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VZL 310: Songs of the Israel Hit Parade

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 310
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801268
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Songs of the Israel Hit Parade

While there is no real radio program in Israel as there was in the United States called "The Hit Parade", there are a number of popular song specialties that have become best sellers, some for many months. Today's Vistas of Israel program presents 4 selections of this genre:

1) Shir Ha'noded, The Song Of The Wayfarer, is sung by Rom El'eron, a young Sabra and is the opening strain of today's program. 0:53 - 4:17

2) Los Becaudas Symphonas is sung by The Northern Command Variety Ensemble and shows the influence of the South American emigrants to Israel. 4:56 - 7:48

3) Etz Ha'boded, The Lonely Tree, is sung by an unnamed group. 8:19 - 10:49

4) Ha'Gavia, The Cup, is sung by The Yarkon River Trio. 11:15 - 13:40
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Tracks Info
1 - Songs of the Israel Hit Parade
Composer(s) : N/A