a special edition of the famous nationalist anthem, performed by Sabah Fakhri. The song was originally composed in the 1930s by Mohammad and Ahmad Flayfel to the lyrics of the nationalist leader Fakhri al-Barudi, who had patronized Sabah Fakhri's rise to fame in the 1950s. Sabah named himself "Fakhri" in honor of his patron Fakhri Bey. In this recording, he pays tribute to his mentor by singing his most widely remembered song, which has created the cornerstone for patriotic songs throughout the Arab World.