Ghassan Rahbani

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Ghassan Elias Rahbani (born 13 May 1964) is a Lebanese producer, lyricist, composer, arranger, orchestra conductor, pianist, and singer. He is a member of the prominent Rahbani family well known for their musical contributions to Lebanese music, including inspiring and nurturing singer Fairuz, married to Assi Rahbani.

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Discography

Studio Albums

YearOriginal TitleTranslationLabelMain Tracks
1981Ghassan RahbaniRahbaniaLonely Boy
1982Non-Stop Hits Vol. 1
(with Pascale Sakr)
Smoke On The Water
Chiquitita
Jealous Guy
Non-Stop Hits Vol. 2
(with Pascale Sakr)
Woman in Love
She's a Lady
I Will Survive
1985One of a KindCobraI Desire
1994Buzzi-War
(with Oussama Rahbani)
Voice of BeirutIshteghil
Mamnou'
Vitamine
1996Hannibal
(with Ghassan Saliba)
EMI Ya Jaychi Ya Amali
1999Iza Zaajak ShiloIf It Hurts Take It OffDisco 99Iza Zaajak Shilo
2000Senet El 2000Year 2000Voice of BeirutSenet El 2000 Parts 1 & 2
Ya Maaly Al Wazir
Tareeq El Matar
2003El Bayda Wel Te'shiraThe Egg[Self-Released]El Bayda Wel Te'shira
Karn El Alfein
2004Kama Al Ard Kathalik... Min FawkOn Earth As... AboveBataboff

Main Singles

YearOriginal TitleTranslationLabelAlbum
1986What Does It Take from You
(Ghassan Rahbani Group)
[Self-Released]
1990VitamineVitaminVoice of BeirutBuzzi-War
1991Mamnou'Forbidden
1994IshteghilWork
1995Tareeq El MatarAirport RoadSenet El 2000
1997Ya Maaly Al WazirMr. Minister
2000Senet El 2000 Part 2Year 2000 Part 2
2001Hashish
(Ghassan Rahbani Group)
[Self-Released]
2002El Jamhour Ayez Keda
(Ghassan Rahbani Group)
That's What the People Want
Without Your Love
2003Bi SharafkonWe're Begging You
Karn El Alfein20th CenturyEl Bayda Wel Te'shira
2005El Bayda Wel Te'shiraThe Egg
Kermel El 'Am Bi MoutoFor Those Who Are Dying
2007El Hurriyye Bi Eed El KhawejaFreedom Is in His Hands
2008Nehna Hawn Men'ishThis Is Where We Live
2009Ebaad Menno Intekhib DoddoStep Away From Him Vote Against Him
Come Back to Me
2013El Mashkal Bel Za'im
(Ghassan Rahbani Group)
The Problem Is the Governor
Leave My Girl Alone
(Ghassan Rahbani Group)
2015Ya NatrineThose Who Are Waiting
2017My Religion
2020Maak Ma MaakDo You Have Any Money or Not
Ersom OmriDraw My Life
Lessa FakerI Still Recall
2021Baad Ma Shefet ShiYou Still Haven't Seen Anything

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