Oldie of the Week ~ Al Eileh - 1978 ~ A Yossi Green Composition

Presenting Old Jewish Musical Jewels (O.J.M.J) which due to their age are not very well known to the younger generation.

The song will first be posted here on the main page and remain for approximately a week on the right column above the three featured videos of the week.

The fourth song in this series features a beautiful song from Yossi Green, "Al Aileh" off of the album "Amudai Shaish Boys Choir" Volume 2, under the leadership of Shmuel Borger. Sung by child star soloists Yisroel Meir Shapiro (currently of Acheinu fame) and Ahron Cohen, as well as adult star soloists: Rivi Schweble and Ali Scharf (pictured right). Accompanied by the Amudai Shaish Orchestra under the direction of Shmuel Borger and Sheya Mendlowitz. Arranged & conducted by Yisroel Lamm and released either in 1978 or 1979.

Lyrics:
על אלה אני בוכיה עיני עיני ירדה מים כי רחק ממני מנחם משיב נפשי היו בני שוממים כי גבר אויב
(איכה)

Composed by: Yossi Green.
Sung by: Yisroel Meir Shapiro, Rivi Schweble, Ali Scharf and Ahron Cohen.