Sheel Oyoonak Anni
Sheel Oyoonak Anni (Arabic: شيل عيونك عني, English: Take Your Eyes Off Me) is the second studio Album by Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. It was released on July 1, 2001, through EMI Music Arabia.
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| Released | July 1, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000–2001 | |||
| Studio | Boudy Naoum (Beirut) | |||
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| Length | 33:16 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Producer | Elie Al Aliya | |||
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Background and composition
In 2000, Lebanese renowned lyricist and musician Issam Zgheib met Ajram and decided to adopt her talent, they agreed to the deal with the stipulation that she sings in Lebanese dialect only. The Album was written entirely by Zgheib, composed by Lebanese singer, composer and lyricist Wissam Al Amir, composer Suhail Fares and produced by maestro Elie Al Aliya. Production for the album took place during 2000 to 2001 at Boudy Naoum recording studio in Beirut. Musically, the album is Lebanese oriental music styled, and lyrically it speaks of love and romantic relationships.[1][2]
Release and promotion
Sheel Oyoonak Anni was officially released on July 1, 2001 in the Arab world. In a launch party organized by EMI, Ajram celebrated the release of the album on September 12, she performed the entire album in addition to a song by Fairuz and another by Sabah. During the party, EMI announced that they settled on "Sheel Oyoonak Anni" to be filmed by Lebanese director Guy Zahlan.[3]
Track listing
Standard edition
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Ananiyi" (Selfish) | 4:32 |
| 2. | "Me'teneaa Heik" (I'm Satisfied This Way) | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Sheel Oyoonak Anni" (Take Your Eyes Off Me) | 5:21 |
| 4. | "Kan Omri Ashra" (I Was Ten Years Old) | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Am Bysesal Albi" (I Wonder) | 4:25 |
| 6. | "Al Yady" (A Popular Song) | 4:34 |
| 7. | "Rah Ellak Keef" (Let Me Tell You How) | 5:26 |
| Total length: | 33:16 | |
Credits
Lyrics: Issam Zgheib
Music: Wissam Al Amir (Track 1,2,4) | Suhail Fares (Track 3,5,7) | Lebanese Folklore (Track 6)
Arranger/Producer: Elie Al Aliya
- Note: Credits were adapted from the album liner notes.[4]
References
- "نانسي عجرم … نجومية مستحقة و عفوية وتألق دائم". Allady Queen (in Arabic).
- "نانسي عرجم تطلب أن "تشيل عيونك عنها"!". Elaph (in Arabic).
- "نانسي عجرم توقع شريطها الجديد". Asharq Alawsat (in Arabic).
- Nancy Ajram (2001). Sheel Oyoonak Anni (Media notes). EMI Music Arabia. 0724353493325.