Released during her final year at university, the single was part of a series that sold over a million copies, skyrocketing her to national stardom.
The 1970s were a period of intense political polarization in Turkey. Bağcan’s music, which often championed the working class, led to her being banned from radio and imprisoned multiple times following the 1980 coup. Released during her final year at university, the
The song questions the fairness of the world, lamenting that it favors the "evil" while the "good" suffer in poverty and heartbreak. Historical and Cultural Impact The song questions the fairness of the world,
Selda Bağcan , often called "the bitter voice of Turkey". Release Date: December 1, 1971 (Single). Genre: Anatolian Rock, Folk-Psych, Protest Music. Composer/Lyricist: Ali Ercan. Genre: Anatolian Rock, Folk-Psych, Protest Music
Selda Bağcan’s interpretation of this folk song helped define the movement of the 1970s.
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