Ester Ofarim – Hayu Lailot (1988)

Esther Zaied, better known by her married name Esther Ofarim (Hebrew: אסתר עופרים; born June 13, 1941), is an Israeli singer. She came second in the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "T'en va pas", representing Switzerland. After marrying Abi Ofarim in 1958, she was half of the husband-and-wife folk duo Esther & Abi Ofarim in the 1960s. After the couple divorced, she undertook a successful solo career.

This album is a compilation of songs from "Lights out", "Haofarim", "Fables and foibles", "Children songs". A very nice collection of songs from early LP's & EP's but possibly not the best starting place for someone new to Esther Ofarim, but a gem for those already in the know about her beautiful voice.

Tracklist:

1 Hayu Lailot 4:38
2 Rakefet 2:58
3 Ba'Yit Lishna'yim 3:18
4 Kibui Orot 2:25
5 Hare'ut 3:40
6 Hu Lo Yada Et Shma 3:19
7 Neula Hi Dalti 2:56
8 Stav 3:17
9 Ish Ilem Gavoah Vedak 3:03
10 Machrozet 3:22
11 Shirat Hanoded 2:37
12 Al Giv'ot Sheich Habrek 2:47
13 El Hama'ayan 1:38
14 Shtu Adarim 1:40
15 Agadat Hamichre 3:02
16 Hadayag 2:47
17 Dumam 3:01
18 Alai Giv'a 3:15
19 Yudke 4:51
20 Cha'yai Adam 3:33
21 Pizmon Layakinton 2:27

Ester Ofarim – Hayu Lailot (1988)

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