Sabah, known locally as "Al-Sabbouha" was born in Bdadoun, Lebanon. Her father was severe towards her, even beating her sometimes. When she started making a small amount of money out of her movies, he used to take it away from her. She married early to leave her father's overbearing financial control. Her brother killed her mother because he believed she was seeing someone outside marriage.
She began singing and acting in the 1940s in Egyptian movies when Egyptian filmmaker Henry Barakat recognised her talent. Her first featured film was "El Alb Laho Wahed" produced by Asia Dagher. Although a Lebanese national, the majority of her films were co-produced with or focused on Egypt. She starred with many famous actors, such as Abdel Halim Hafez, Kamal El Chenawi, Ahmad Mazhar, Rushdy Abaza and Hussein Fahmy.
Until 2009, she performed both in concert and on television, including such programs as Star Academy (the Arabic equivalent of the United Kingdom's Fame Academy), where she sang her new single onstage opposite a line of mannequins displaying costumes from several of her early films and musicals.
She was known to her affectionate fans as "Sabbouha". She was also famously known as "Al Chahroura" (The Singing Bird), because of her poet uncle who was named "Chahrour Al Wadi".
In the 1990s, she and her former husband Fadi Lubnan (Kuntar) made a documentary about her life.
She also developed a close collaboration with singer Rola Saad in remaking some of her old hits, such as "Yana Yana". The accompanying video, in which Sabah is shown as "the notorious diva" to whom her younger colleague pays tribute, has received wide play on Arabic music channels.[citation needed]
Sabah was hosted on Akher Man Yalam on 31 May 2010.
In the 2011 edition of the famous Beiteddine Art Festival, a show retracing the incredible journey of Sabah as a singer and movie star was performed. In the title role Ruwaida Attieh, shared the stage with more than 40 singers & dancers.
After selling her building in the early 2000s, she moved to "Hotel Comfort" in Hazmieh, Beirut. She lived in "Hotel Brazilia" next to her old hotel. She suffered from many illnesses due to several Thrombus in her brain. This caused her to lose control of her left hand and foot. However she did not lose her memories, but she suffered from a diminished ability to concentrate.
Al Shahrourah, a TV drama based on her life aired during Ramadan 2011. She was portrayed by actress/singer Carole Samaha.
Sabah's reaction was mostly positive towards the series and was happy that it was a success. However, she had some comments about inaccuracies, such as the depiction of her father as wearing the traditional Lebanese costumes.
Sabah was married seven times. Here's a history of her marriages:
Najib Chammas (5 Years); the couple had a son named Dr. Sabah Chammas .
Egyptian violinist Anwar Mansy. The marriage lasted four years; the couple had a daughter, actress and singer Howayda Mansy.
Egyptian television presenter Ahmed Farrag.
Egyptian actor Rushdy Abaza The marriage lasted only one week.
Lebanese depute Joe Hammoud
Lebanese artist Wassim Tabbara.
Lebanese artist Fadi Lebnan.
Her last romantic adventure was with Omar Mehyo, Mister Lebanon 2000, whom she was engaged but not married to in 2003. The relationship ended in 2004. According to Lebanese Media Magazine Al Mawed and Contrary to popular belief, she is not married to her hairdresser Joseph Gharib,who takes care of her daily.
In addition to her numerous concerts in the Arab World she also performed several times on foreign stages such as:
L'Olympia, Paris
Albert Hall, London
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Carnegie Hall, New York
Her only European TV performance was in 1980, when she was a guest on the French TV show Le Grand Echiquier where she performed "Saidi" and the duet "Aal Naddaa" with French singer Enrico Macias. This duet lead to her ban in several Arab Countries,due to Macias' support of Israel.
Constant rumors involving Sabah's death have been circulating in the past decade because of her advanced age. She has been described as "The artist who would not die". However, Sabah was saddened by those rumors, saying :"Am I bothering them while i'm still alive ?".[citation needed] On the topic of death, she said: "I've lived enough".
She has received many awards during her lengthy career, recent awards include:
Lifetime Achievement Award from The Dubai International Film Festival.
She was honored by the Egyptian Cinema in Cairo.
She was honored in Beirut with a statue of herself.
Decoration Award By Lebanese President Michel Sleiman During The Beiteddine Art Festival.
Sabah has acted in more than 87 movies,most of these movies are Egyptian and Lebanese movies, as well as 37 play. Her acting career stretches from 1943 till 2005. Many of Sabah's movies have not been released commercially on either VHS tape or DVD. Some of the movies she played in include:
Iyam El Loulou written by Karim Abou Chakra (As well as Nousi Nousi a play written and directed by Karim Abou Chakra)
Kanat Ayyam (1970)
Nar el shawk (1970)
Mawal (1966)
El Aydi el naema (1963) aka Soft Hands
El Motamarreda (1963)
Jaoz marti (1961)
El Rajul el thani (1960)
El Ataba el khadra (1959)
Sharia el hub (1959)
Salem al habaieb (1958)
Izhay ansak (1956)
Wahabtak hayati (1956)
Khatafa mirati (1954)
Lahn hubi (1953)
Zalamuni el habaieb (1953)
Khadaini abi (1951)
Ana Satuta (1950)
Sabah el khare (1948)
Albi wa saifi(1947)
lubnani fi al gamiaa (1947)
Sabah died on 26 November 2014 at 3AM at her residence at the age of 87. The Lebanese official news agency confirmed her death, saying she died in Beirut.
Ala Ainy Talabatak
Sabah Lyrics
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ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya abou roumsh kahil
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya abou roumsh kahil
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
ala ainy ala ainy ala ainy talabatak ala ainy
ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya abiu roumsh
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
ala ainy ala ainy ala ayni talabatak ala ainy
ya bahr l azrae ya mwadi al bahr ayounou
nasimli hawak w hadi ala rif shfounou
ya bahr l azrae ya mwadi 3al bahr ayounou
nasimli hawak w hadi ala rif shfounou
dawibni dob aa droub droub
enta li sakin bi albi w shaghel hanini
ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya abou roumsh kahil
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
ala ainy ala ainy ala ainy talabatak ala ainy
wasafou l habayeb ya dayeb ya lawz w soukar
aktar mn hali ya ghali rah hebak aktar
wasafou l habayeb ya dayeb ya lawz w soukar
aktar mn hali ya ghali rah hebak aktar
hobak ya mdala3 bl alb mwalaa
mara yejrahni ya habibi w mara ydawini
ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya abou roumsh kahil
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya anou roumsh kahil
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi byemor amr
ala aint ala ainy ala ainy talabatak ala ainy
The lyrics to Sabah's song "Ala Ainy Talabatak" express a deep longing for the subject of the singer's affection. The repetition of the phrase "ala ainy" (on my eyes) emphasizes the intensity of this longing. The singer addresses their beloved with various endearments, including "ya asmar" (oh brown one) and "ya abou roumsh" (oh father of eyelashes), demonstrating the depth of their affection. The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer declares that their beloved's love is expensive and that they have been waiting for it all night.
The second half of the song takes on a more poetic and romantic tone, with the singer addressing the sea and the wind as witnesses to their love. The lyrics also express a sense of uncertainty and longing, with the singer wondering if their beloved will ever return their love.
Overall, "Ala Ainy Talabatak" is a powerful expression of love and desire, with the singer pouring their heart out to the object of their affections.
Line by Line Meaning
ala ainy
On my eyes (i.e. You have my full attention)
ala ainy talabatak ya asmar ya abou roumsh kahil
I am asking for you, oh handsome one with the Roman nose and dark complexion
ya hayati wahyatak ghali w tlabti alil
Your love and attention are precious to me and I'm yearning for your company
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi btemor amr
The night is calling us, my love, and it's time to take action
ya bahr l azrae ya mwadi al bahr ayounou
Oh blue sea, my beloved, your eyes are like the waves of the sea
nasimli hawak w hadi ala rif shfounou
The breeze carries your love to me, and it's telling me to go to the shore and see you
dawibni dob aa droub droub
My heart is beating fast like the sound of the drum
enta li sakin bi albi w shaghel hanini
You are the one who lives in my heart and occupies my thoughts
wasafou l habayeb ya dayeb ya lawz w soukar
They described the beloved ones, oh caller for almond and sugar
aktar mn hali ya ghali rah hebak aktar
More than my own self, oh precious one, I still love you more
hobak ya mdala3 bl alb mwalaa
Your love is engraved in my heart deeply
mara yejrahni ya habibi w mara ydawini
Sometimes you bring me joy, my love, and sometimes you hurt me
ya anou roumsh
Oh long-nosed one
wahyat khdoud l samr ya habibi byemor amr
The night is calling us, my love, and it's time to take action
ala aint ala ainy ala ainy talabatak ala ainy
On my eyes, on my attention, I am asking for you, on my eyes
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tarkanelali1524
ما في فنانة عربية بمستوى صباح سفيرة الفن الاولى والكل تلاميذها
@tarkanelali1524
ملكة الغناء العربي وسيدة الموال والزلف وستبقى الصبوحة متربعة على عرش الغناء العربي الله يرحمها
@tarkanelali1524
صباح من بعدك لا احد يقف عالمسرح
@jhonnydepdepdepdep4099
ملكه لبنان بتبقى #صباح
@user-or8on3fv5o
ميرسي عا النشررر ....روعه بحبا ها غنيه كتيرررررر
@mahmoudsaleh4348
رووووووووووووووووووووووووووعه
@edgar632000
Hermosa canción que interpretó Sabah Sabuja, Arla yerjamek
@chehababbas532
الله يرحمك يا صباح. يا شمس لبنان. هذى الااغنيه لها ذكريان حلوه عندى. 💝💝💝💝💝
@user-qi6ey5lb7c
وانا كمان تذكرني بايام الطفولة كنت بعمر الخمس سنوات
@user-hc8xd5fl9h
ملكة وبعدك مصدر للغيرة كانك بعدك معنا وحارقة قلوب اكتر من الاول ، بتضلي شمس ولو يخلق مليون شمس