Egypt commemorates the 51st anniversary of its magnificent triumph in the October War in October, a victory that showcased the bravery and fortitude of Egyptians throughout the conflict.
The songs and music that were the reason for boosting their morale, along with the Egyptian army’s support and total confidence in what they do for their beloved homeland, made it evident that they love and sacrifice for their country and for the freedom of the Egyptian people as a whole.
Al-Dustour tracks how singing and patriotic songs affect soldiers’ morale in the October 1973 War against the Israeli occupation army occupying Egypt. The famous song “Mother of the Hero,” which was popularized by the late actress Sherifa Fadel, served as the catalyst for this conflict.
One of the most significant Arab and Egyptian songs is “Umm Al Batal,” written by Sherifa Fadel and composed by Ali Ismail. It sets the mood every year during the celebration of the magnificent October victory, which every Egyptian home remembers and is touched by.
It also evokes memories of the war’s period and its events, as well as the youth and soldiers who gave their lives in defense of their homeland and the Egyptian soldiers who gave their lives in defense of their homeland. The song “Ala Al Rababa, Helwa Biladi Al Samra, Biladi Al Hurra,” sung by Warda Al Jazaerya, was also the first song written by the late musician Baligh Hamdi and recorded for radio play.
This song played a significant role in boosting soldiers’ morale during the war, and singing “Ala Al Rababa” on the front lines at that time demonstrated how important music and song were to the Egyptian army’s enthusiasm for the Egyptian people and their defense of their homeland, which the Egyptians saw as a show and an honor.
Star Shadia also made a significant musical contribution throughout the war, lifting the spirits of the soldiers with her upbeat and unique tunes. This was made obvious in Shadia’s rendition of the song “We Crossed the Defeat,” and the Egyptians saw it as a crucial component that the Egyptian people could not overlook in the crossing and the subsequent, unambiguous victory on October 6, 1973.
The Egyptian soldiers were more enthusiastic when they realized that they had the support of the Egyptian people on all fronts, official or popular, as singers and actresses rushed to sing the song “Rayat Al-Nasr” to announce the victory of the Egyptian army and the defeat of the enemy on the battlefield. The great director Youssef Chahine had planned to include the song in one of his films at the time, but when the war broke out, he decided to dedicate it to the radio. He went to the radio with the composer, musician, and musician Ali Ismail, to record the song, which has since become a recognizable symbol of the celebration every year on social media and social networking sites, at parties, and on television screens.
Not only did Abdel Halim Hafez contribute significantly to the songs listed earlier, but he was also featured heavily in other songs that were performed at the period. After reading an article by the renowned writer Mohamed Hassanein Heikal and being moved by it, the late artist chose to release the song “Aash Al-Li Qal,” which was composed by musician Baligh Hamdi and penned by poet Mohamed Hamza.
The song “Good Morning, Sinai,” penned by poet Abdel Rahman El-Abnoudi and arranged by musician Kamal El-Tawil, was also performed by the late nightingale Abdel Halim Hafez.
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