MP3:
01 Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (4:04)
02 Estemen (2:50)
03 Haez Haboded (2:42)
04 Ho Yaldonet (2:59)
05 Cuando Caliente (3:33)
06 Amer-Israeli Boogie Woogie (4:26)
07 Israeli Medley (2:59)
08 Erev Shel Shoshanim (3:09)
09 Sallah (2:13)
10 Zamar Noded (2:11)
11 Falafel (3:11)
12 La Bamba (2:51)
I found this record in Peterborough, Ontario Canada, around 100 miles from Toronto. The cover caught my eye, and this has become one of my favorite finds over the years.
3 Israeli, 1 American, rock'n'roll band. All the tunes have a Israeli, middle eastern feel to them, kind of like if the Ventures were from Tel-Aviv. The Sabras were formed in N.Y, some time in the late 60's, and performed in the Catskills, and various Israeli night clubs in and around New York city.
The songs that really stand out are "Falafel" a theme song for vegetarians everywhere (sung in Hebrew and English) and Eastemen which is a turkish folk song. Every song here is good, enjoy!
- Contributed by: Evil Pain Clown
Images: Front Cover, Back Cover
Media: LP
Album: Jerusalem of Gold
Label: Tikva
Catalog: T-122
Oh man. I brought this in to "Show and Tell" in Senior Kindergarten and made everyone stand for Jerusalem of Gold because I mistakenly thought that it was the national anthem. Of Jerusalem. I was four.
Posted by: Grosse Douceur | September 10, 2007 at 10:04 AM
I found this at a flea market in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, which is on the way to Peterborough from Toronto...huh!
Posted by: davis | September 10, 2007 at 04:23 PM
You didn't mention that La Bamba also features a bit of "Twist and Shout" thrown in the middle of it. I wonder if that's where Cheech Marin got the idea? ;-)
Seriously, that cut is FANTASTIC. Middle Eastern meets Garage Band. One of the best versions of La Bamba EVER. Too bad they didn't do "Louie Louie."
Posted by: Scott Mercer | September 15, 2007 at 06:38 AM
i was so happy to find out that you guys enjoy the music. after all these years to see my records sold and heard is a lot of fun. i still play my guitars and sing with a wonderful group of tallanted musicians here in tel-aviv. all the very best to all of you, bezalel.
Posted by: Dr.bezalel jungreis | April 13, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I didn't think anyone would be listening to those old LPs. Hi Bezalel, ma nish ma? Glad you are enjoying the music. Bezalel, do you think we should re-publish? :-) Jeff
Posted by: Jeff Smoley | June 04, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Heck yeah, reissue this stuff! Did you guys record anything else besides this album?
Posted by: Mr Fab | June 28, 2008 at 08:14 PM
hi jeff, it's amazing for us to hear from each other after all these years. i don't think that we should republish. let be of what was. it's nice to remember, and a lot of fun when i see that records that i recorded so long ago, that where sold for 4$ per record, and these days go for 70-100$. jeff be well, bezalel.
Posted by: d | June 30, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I have the Sabras 45 with Jerusalem of Gold and Easteman, but I was so excited to find this page and hear the rest of the tracks and put them on my iPod! Thanks for posting!
Posted by: Raffi | December 25, 2008 at 03:49 PM
I was just imagine about it and you provided me the correct information I really bookmark it, for further reading, So thanks for sharing the information.
Posted by: michael evans | November 21, 2012 at 04:05 AM
I love it. Kind of old but it's a music that is just so timeless. Thanks for sharing this. Have a great day!
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