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.
Tabib garrah
George Wassouf Lyrics
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طبيب جراح قلوب الناس اداويها
وياما جراح سهرت الليل اداريها
شافوني قالوا متهني .
من كثر الفرح بيغني
تعالوا واسألوا عني انا اللي بيّ جراح
اطباء الكون ما تشفيني ...
يا عاشقين قلبي زي الغريب بقالو زمان
فين الوعود فين العهود
فين المحبه والحنان
شافوني قالوا متهني .
من كثر الفرح بيغني
تعالوا واسألوا عني انا اللي بيّ جراح
اطباء الكون ما تشفيني ...
ياما قاسيت ياما صمتي مرار وضحكي انين
وضاعت الابتسامه والقطر فات من سنين
فين الوعود فين العهود
فين المحبه والحنان
شافوني قالوا متهني .
من كثر الفرح بيغني
تعالوا واسألوا عني انا اللي بيّ جراح
اطباء الكون ما تشفيني ...
"Tabib Garrah" by George Wassouf is a song that speaks about the pain and struggles of love. The lyrics describe the singer as a heart surgeon who heals people's hearts but cannot heal his own. He has suffered many wounds of love and has stayed up at night trying to heal them. Despite his profession, he is unable to heal himself and begs his listeners to come and ask about him. He sings of his sadness and how he feels like a stranger to his own heart. The promises of love and loyalty that he once had have vanished, and he is left alone in his pain.
The lyrics paint a picture of a man who has experienced deep heartbreak and cannot seem to move on. He tries to distract himself by singing and bringing joy to others, but deep down, he is still hurting. The repetition of the line "شافوني قالوا متهني" (They saw me and said I am happy) reinforces the idea that the singer is putting on a façade of happiness for others.
"Tabib Garrah" has resonated with many listeners over the years and has become one of George Wassouf's most beloved songs. Its powerful lyrics and melancholic melody have made it a staple in Arabic music.
Line by Line Meaning
طبيب جراح قلوب الناس اداويها
I am a heart surgeon who heals people's emotions
وياما جراح سهرت الليل اداريها
I have spent many sleepless nights healing wounds
شافوني قالوا متهني .
When people see me, they think I'm happy
من كثر الفرح بيغني
But the truth is, I sing so much because of all the joy I've missed out on
تعالوا واسألوا عني انا اللي بيّ جراح
Come and ask about me, I'm the one who carries wounds
اطباء الكون ما تشفيني ...
Even the doctors of the world can't heal me
يا عاشقين قلبي زي الغريب بقالو زمان
O lovers, my heart has been a stranger for so long
يا ناسين حبي نسيتو ازاي حبي اللي كان
O forgetful ones, how did you forget the love that once was?
فين الوعود فين العهود فين المحبه والحنان
Where are the promises, where are the covenants, where is the love and tenderness?
ياما قاسيت ياما صمتي مرار وضحكي انين
I have endured much pain and suffering, my silence hiding my cries and laughter
وضاعت الابتسامه والقطر فات من سنين
My smile has disappeared and tears have been lost for years
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