George Wassouf started singing very young at the age of 10 years old in his hometown Kafroun that consequent to Mashta Al Helou in Tartous, Syria on different occasions such as marriages, parties, hotels, etc. Shortly thereafter he moved to Lebanon where he started singing and his popularity grew. It was at the age of 16 years old when he became known as "Sultan El-Tarab" as called by the famous international Actor Omar Sharif, Arabic for "The Sultan of Singing", with his classic song "el-Hawa Sultan".
People at that time thought of him as being the only one who could provide tarab with his magical and crystal voice that was very sharp and high-pitched when he was young and matured into the deep, commanding voice that he is now known for. A few of his first songs include "Hawa Sultan", "Rohi ya Nesmah", "Helif el-Amar", "Law Naweit" are the ones that really brought him up to fame.
The family name "Wassouf" is first of all the name of a statue God that was worshipped in the middle ages (around 1500 b.c.). Wassouf's magical voice was discovered by his first manager and producer "George Al-Khouri". This happened when Wassouf was 12 years old - he was singing at a wedding party. George Wassouf also got married very young at the age of 21 to Shalimar, who is originally from Sierra Leone. They have three children: Wadee', Hatem, and George Jr. His oldest son's name is Wadee', which is why he is known as Abu Wadee'.
George Wassouf has produced more than 30 albums and has performed concerts all around the world. Started from the famous Lebanese show which fired the fame of many Lebanese singers "Studio El Fan" 1980 when he was only 16 years old, surprisingly he was called at this time "Sultan of Tarab". The Song "Hilef il Amar" made a massive hit in the Arab world, although Wassouf was quite young at that time. However Wassouf was able to rise to the rank of "king" of Arab Tarab. Many Singers are jealous of wassouf , and that's why they try to copy his unique style and performance. Some of the younger singers who attempt to copy his style are George al-Rassi and Wael Jassar. Wassouf is one of the few singers that were able to attract millions of fans in a short period of time. In addition, Wassouf is not only famous in the Arab World but is also known in Europe and the States as one of the Best Arabian Singers.
According to his life and his fame he should have been called also "The King of Rumors" as he lived a life that was filled with rumors about his love life, his health and so on that it was told once earlier in 2001 that he died of an overdose.
He doesn't like to shoot his songs into video clips although he had some successful hits in the early 1990s, he used to say about this: "I don't feel I can act ... I really can't... I only find myself when I'm on the stage ... singing, but the video clip forces me to act".
On June 2002 , Sultan Al Tarab Released his new album "Salaf Wi Dein", which made a huge success in both the Arab world and abroad.
Shei Gharib
George Wassouf Lyrics
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شيء غريب
شيء عجيب
أمرك يا قلبي شيء غريب
شيء غريب ...
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غريب، غريب
شيء عجيب
أمرك يا قلبي شيء غريب
شيء غريب ...
شيء غريب
شيء عجيب
أمرك يا قلبي شيء غريب
شيء غريب ...
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
والله أمرك شيء غريب
شيء غريب
شيء عجيب
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اللّي صَانك ذنبُه إيه
عملّك إيه
دايمًا ناسِيه
اللّي صَانك ذنبُه إيه
عملّك إيه
دايمًا ناسِيه
ياما كان بِيخاف عليك
حتّى من نظرة عِينيه
ياما كان بِيخاف عليك
حتّى من نظرة عِينيه
لِيه يا قلبي مسهّرو
لِيه غرامك حيّرو
لِيه يا قلبي مسهّرو
لِيه غرامك حيّرو
هو قلبك كان شاريه
هو قلبك كان شاريه ...
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
والله أمرك شيء غريب
شيء غريب
شيء عجيب
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اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
عايزُو ليه
بعد ما خان الحَنين
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
عملّك إيه
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
عايزُو ليه
بعد ما خان الحَنين
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
عملّك إيه
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
و اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
عايزُو ليه
بعد ما خان الحَنين
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
عملّك إيه
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين ...
اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
عايزُو ليه
بعد ما خان الحَنين
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
عملّك إيه
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
عايزُو ليه
بعد ما خان الحَنين
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
عملّك إيه
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
و اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
عايزُو ليه
بعد ما خان الحَنين
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
عملّك إيه
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين ...
لِيه يا قلبي مسهّرك
لِيه غرامُه محيّرك
لِيه يا قلبي مسهّرك
لِيه غرامُه محيّرك
هو قلبُه كان شاريك
هو قلبُه كان شاريك ...
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
والله أمرك شيء غريب
شيء غريب
شيء عجيب
The lyrics to George Wassouf's song "Shei Gharib" speak to the idea of something strange or unusual happening in matters of the heart. The opening lines repeat this sense of something odd occurring, with the singer questioning what is going on with his heart. The following lines mention those who have been loyal or disloyal in the past, and how their actions have influenced the outcome of the singer's current situation. The chorus repeats the phrase "something strange", emphasizing the sense of confusion and uncertainty.
The subsequent verses continue to explore the idea of betrayal and the fallout that comes from it. The singer reflects on those who have wronged him and wonders why they did it, as well as grappling with the effects that such actions have had on his own life. The chorus repeats once more, ending the song with a final reminder of the strangeness and confusion that can come with heartbreak.
Overall, "Shei Gharib" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the ways in which it can lead to feelings of bewilderment and disorientation.
Line by Line Meaning
شيء غريب
Something strange
شيء عجيب
Something peculiar
أمرك يا قلبي شيء غريب
Your behavior, my heart, is something strange
غريب، غريب
Strange, strange
اللّي صَانك بتجافِيه
Those who protected you, you push them away
واللّي خَانك بتنادِيه
And those who betrayed you, you call them
والله أمرك شيء غريب
By God, your behavior is something strange
اللّي صَانك ذنبُه إيه
What is the fault of those who protected you?
عملّك إيه
What did they do to you?
دايمًا ناسِيه
You always forget about them
ياما كان بِيخاف عليك
He used to be afraid for you
حتّى من نظرة عِينيه
Even from a look in his eyes
لِيه يا قلبي مسهّرو
Why is my heart sleepless?
لِيه غرامك حيّرو
Why is your love confusing me?
هو قلبك كان شاريه
Your heart was the one who bought it
و اللّي خانك عايزُو ليه
And why does the one who betrayed you want you?
بعد ما خان الحَنين
After the nostalgia has betrayed
شفت حبُّه عملّك إيه
You saw his love, what did he do to you?
ذوّقك مرّ السّنين
The taste of bitterness passed through the years
لِيه يا قلبي مسهّرك
Why is my heart sleepless?
لِيه غرامُه محيّرك
Why is his love confusing you?
هو قلبُه كان شاريك
His heart was the one who bought you
Writer(s): Salah Gohar, Nabel Ghazawy
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ويسام الفرجاني
ملخص الوسوف
زعيم المطربين العرب وحالة لن تتكرر الله يعطيه الصحه والعافيه ويطول في عمره صاحب اكبر شعبية جماهير ية في الوطن العربي وهوا المطرب الوحيد في الوطن العربي الدي له شعب خاص به من المحيط الي الخليج
قلب معذب
صوت والحان جورج لاتصداء ولاتمت وستبقى عالقة في قلوب المتيمين طويلاً جداً
احمد عبد الراضي
احب جورج وسوف اوي
Gentle man
هيك أغاني مستحيل تنقرض او تنتسى عالعكس مع الوقت بتزيد قيمتا الفنيه وبتصير مرجع كبير ' بالفعل الغنيه متعوب عليها بشكل واضح جدا للي بيتذوق الفن الصح ' هالفن اللي بهذب النفس وبصيبا بحاله من الشجن والذكريات الجميله جدا والتي لا يمكن ان تعود ..........
yassine mazou ggg
فعلا كلامك صح اغاني ستبقى عبر التاريج للسلطان
راما اليوسف
يا سلام على هالصوت والحب الجمهوري الكبير والي مستحيل يتكرر 😍😍
THE HULK
من اروع الأغاني وأفضل الألحان اجمل اغنية لجورج وسوف بدون منازع سلطان وملك يا جورج وسوف ما رح يجي فنان متلك ❤️
tamam hlal
لا والله مافي احلا من صوتو
Mena abdo
والله. معاك.حق
Hayeet Ifaoui
اغاني خالدة حقا، تحلق بنا في عالم جميل ولى ولكنه ساكن فينا.