On April 19, 2023, the Israeli music world lost one of its most creative and accomplished minds, as poet and lyricist Yehonatan Geffen passed away at age 76. Yehonatan was responsible for some of the most famous Israeli songs ever written, with classic Israeli songs for adults and children alike. As Israel Radio’s Benny Dudkevitch commented, “Israel grew up on his songs.” This week on Israel Hour Radio, we feature many of Yehonatan Geffen’s most popular songs, sung by artists like Miri Mesika, Arik Einstein, Yehuda Poliker, Rita, and his close friend, David Broza. We’ll delve into the music that brought Geffen’s words to life, exploring his most cherished compositions and collaborations. Immerse yourself in his iconic songs that became anthems for countless Israelis, reflecting the country’s diverse history and profound emotions. (Original Air Date: June 25, 2023)
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Israel Hour Radio Podcast – Episode #1159 – Playlist
- Oshek Levi – Yonatan Sa HaBayta (Jonathan Go Home) | Translation | YouTube
- Miri Mesika – Shir L’shira (A Song for Shira) | Translation | YouTube
- Yehuda Poliker – Pachot Aval Ko’ev (Less, But Still Hurts) | Translation | YouTube
- Rita – Achrei She’ahav (After He Loved) | Translation | YouTube
- HaKeves HaShisha Asar – Eich Shir Nolad (How Is A Song Born) | Translation | YouTube
- Miki Gavrielov – Aba Sipur (Dad, Tell Me a Story) | Translation | YouTube
- David Broza – Ha’isha She’iti (The Woman With Me) | Translation | YouTube
- Tzvika Pick – Ein Medina La’ahava (There Is No Country For Love) | Transliteration | YouTube
- Aviv Geffen – Achakeh (I Will Wait) | Lyrics | YouTube
- Miri Aloni – Ha’balada Al Chedva V’shmulik (The Ballad of Chedva and Shmulik) | Translation | YouTube
- Achinoam Nini & the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – Makom L’deaga (A Place For Worry) | Translation | YouTube
- Arik Einstein – Kshe’at Bocha At Lo Yaffa (When You Cry, You’re Not Pretty) | Translation | YouTube
- Aviv Geffen & the cast of “Eretz Nehederet” – Yihiyeh Tov (It Will Be Good) | Translation | YouTube
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