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Tribute To Sami Clark (1948-2022)
Yesterday, Lebanon awoke to news of the death of one of its most influential singers and musicians Sami Clark who sadly passed at 73.
Clark was the voice behind the stellar version of the Grendizer theme song in Arabic and has several iconic songs that have marked the memories of various generations. From his classic Oumi ta nor2os to Ah 3ala Hal iyyam, Clark was known for his relatable songs in spoken Arabic (3amiyye). In many ways, he is regarded as one of the first Pop stars of the Arab world.
Clark, whose real name is Sami Hobeika, was born in Dhour Choueir in 1948. Over the course of his career, Clark recorded over 700 songs in various languages including Arabic, English, French, Greek, Italian, and Russian.
As news of his death broke, tributes poured in from fans and celebrities.
His music lives on.
Sami Clark, the beloved voice behind the Grendizer theme song, Oumi Ta Norkos, and countless other hits sadly dead at 73. Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/X8k8s1BFDS
— Beirut.com (@BeirutCityGuide) February 20, 2022
Clark was the voice behind the stellar version of the Grendizer theme song in Arabic and has several iconic songs that have marked the memories of various generations. From his classic Oumi ta nor2os to Ah 3ala Hal iyyam, Clark was known for his relatable songs in spoken Arabic (3amiyye). In many ways, he is regarded as one of the first Pop stars of the Arab world.
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— Manami ~ @姉さ(@Manami_Hanatsuk) February 20, 2022
Some filling info , concerning my last tweets ,Sammy Clark , the Lebanese singer who sang grendizer op, treasure island op, Mazinger Z op amd much much more for our childhood dub
He was su supportive of our yearly anime conventions and was a guest in one. So humble pic.twitter.com/ZGLDFWJHje
Clark, whose real name is Sami Hobeika, was born in Dhour Choueir in 1948. Over the course of his career, Clark recorded over 700 songs in various languages including Arabic, English, French, Greek, Italian, and Russian.
As news of his death broke, tributes poured in from fans and celebrities.
Your songs live on Rest In Peace #SamiClark # pic.twitter.com/EECj4Ix0pC
— Tina Yamout (@tinayamout) February 20, 2022
Sad to hear that #SamiClark #, an iconic Lebanese musician and opera singer passed away today. My tribute playing one of his favorite songs #piano pic.twitter.com/CuE2ZKIJFr
— Mireille Bitar, M.D. (@bitar_mireille) February 20, 2022
Mory Mory Mory by Samy Clark#
— (@Yara_Sfeir) February 20, 2022
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— Adeela – (@AdeelaOfficial) February 20, 2022
#SammyClark
— Maimouna Khotaba (@MaimounahK) February 20, 2022
Thank you for the music and making us smile, cry, and love with every note your voice brought forth. Your voice lives on within us.
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His music lives on.