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Googoosh Wiki Information
Googoosh
in Persian ????? defined as Swanhawk (alternately spelled Gogosh
, Googosh
or Gougoush
; Persian: , born Faegheh Atashin
, Persian: ????? ????? , born May 5 1950 in Tehran) is an Iranian pop singer and actress. [1]
In the 1970s, Googoosh was considered the most celebrated recording artist in Iran. [2] In addition to music, Googoosh was also an actress in many Persian films of the 1960s and 1970s. She is more widely known as a singer than as an actress. After the Iranian Revolution in 1979 she remained in Iran until 2000 but did not record or perform again due to the ban on solo female singers. Still, her following grew. Younger people have rediscovered her music via bootleg recordings. [3] Outside of Iran, she has a significant following in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries, [4] and currently resides in Los Angeles, California [5] and continues her career, albeit in a limited manner.
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Biography
Childhood and youth
Googoosh was born 'Faegheh Atashin' on 5 May 1950 [6] on Sarcheshmeh Street of Tehran. While Googoosh was still an infant, her father divorced her mother. [7]
She began doing impersonations of some of the singers of the time [8]. When her father discovered this talent, he put her on stage .
2000 and beyond
In 2000, a feature-length documentary called Googoosh: Iran's Daughter was released which chronicled the singer's life and her icon-status while detailing the socio-political turmoil that led to the 1979 Revolution in Iran. Made by Iranian-American filmmaker Farhad Zamani, the documentary began production in 1998 and was made at a time when Googoosh was still forbidden to perform interviews.
On March 21 and 24 for the year during Nowruz holiday Googoosh performed in Dubai. This concert was considered a homecoming for her since thousands of Iranians crossed the Persian Gulf to hear her. [9]
On July 22, 2009, Googoosh, delivered an emotional speech in which she said the outcome of the June 12 presidential election, which the protesters accuse President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of stealing, inspired her to make her first foray into politics. She and the other speakers stood in front of a banner bearing the names of some of the 600 protesters believed to remain in jail. The names of those killed were written in red.
“I have come here to be the voice for the sad mothers who lost their loved ones in peaceful demonstrations,” said the singer. “I have come here to be the just voice of the grass-roots and spontaneous movement among my compatriots and to show my solidarity.” Source New York Times.com
Awards
- 1971
: first prize and golden record for her French songs , Retour de la vie and J'entends crier Je t'aime, at Midem festival in the Cannes. [10]
- 1972
: First prize at the Carthage Music Festival
- 1972
: First medal of arts of Tunisia
- 1973
: The best actress for Bita
in Iranian Sepas
film festival.
- 1973
: The best artist of the year at San Remo Music Festival. [11]
Personal life
Googoosh's first husband was Mahmoud Ghorbani. He was a music promoter who had helped Googoosh make a name for herself throughout the 60s. They married in 1968. They had a son, Kambiz, who currently lives in Los Angeles and who is also in the music industry. In 1973, Ghorbani and Googoosh divorced.
In 1974, Googoosh married the famous Iranian actor, Behrouz Vossoughi. However, this was a very unsuccessful marriage. They divorced 14 months later.
During the late 70s, Googoosh became involved with Homayoun Mestaghi, but after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Googoosh served a 3 month jail sentence because she was living with him outside of marriage, which was illegal under the Islamic Regime. Several years later, Googoosh divorced Mestaghi.
She married director Masoud Kimiai in 1991. [12] [13]
Discography
Studio albums
- Mosabbeb
(with Dariush, 1975)
- Nimeh Gomshodeh Man
("My Lost Half", year unknown)
- Behtarin Fasl-e-Taazeh
("The Best Fresh Season", year unknown)
- Do Mahi ("Two Fishes", 1974)
- Hamsafar
("Fellow Traveler", 1972)
- ?:Jadeh (The Road)
- 1971: Mordab (The Swamp)
- ?:Do Panjareh (Two Windows)
- ?:Kavir (The Desert)
- ?:Kooh (The Mountain)
- ?:Ageh Bemooni (If You Stay)
- ?:Yadam Basheh, Yadet Basheh (Shenasnameyeh 1)
- ?:Pol (The Bridge)
- ?:Setaareh (The Star)
- ?:Mann O Gonjeshkayeh Khoneh (Me and Sparoows of the Home)
- ?: Lahzeh Bidari
- 1977: Dar Emtedâde Šab (Along the Night)
Albums since comeback
- 2000: Zartosht
(Zoroaster)
- 2003: QQ Bang Bang
- 2004: Akharin Khabar
(Last News)
- 2005: Manifest
- 2008: Shabe Sepid
Filmography
Googoosh played most of her movies in 60s but her 70s movies are more memorable.
| Year
| Persian Title [14]
! English Title
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| 1960
| Feresteye Farâri
(????? ?????)
| The Runaway Angel
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| Bim o Omid
(??? ? ????)
| Hope and Fear
|
| 1963
| Partgâhe Maxuf
(?????? ????)
| The Cliff of Fear
|
| 1965
| Seytune Balâ
(????? ???)
| The Naughty One
|
| 1966
| Gedâyâne Tehrân
(?????? ????? )
| The Beggars of Thehran
|
| Fil va Fenjan
(??? ? ????? )
| Big and Small
|
| Hosseyne Kord
(???? ???)
| Hosseyne Kord
|
| 1967
| 'Çâhâr Xwâhar'' (???? ?????)
| Four Sisters
( with Leila Forouhar)
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| Darvâzeh Taqdir
(?????? ?????)
| The Gate of Fate
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| Ganjo Ranj
(??? ? ???)
| Treasure and Toil
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| Dar Costocuye Tabahkâran
(?? ?????? ????????)
| Searching for the Criminals
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| 1968
| Se Divâne
(?????????)
| The Three Morons
|
| Sabe Ferestegân
(?? ???????)
| The Night of Angels
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| Setareye Haft âsemân
(????? ??? ?????)
| The Star of Seven Skies
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| 1969
| Gonâhe Zibai
(???? ?????? )
| The Sin of Beauty
|
| 1970
| Tolu
(????)
| Sunrise
|
| Cancâle 'Arusi
( ????? ????? )
| The Wedding Brawl
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| Pancere
(?????)
| The window
|
| 1971
| Esâse Dâg
(????? ???)
| Hot Feeling
|
| Asemoune bi setareh
(????? ?? ????? )
| Starless Sky
|
| Qesâs
( ???? )
| Retaliation
|
| 1972
| Bitâ
(????)
| Bita
|
| 1973
| Khialati
(???????)
|
|
| 1975
| Hamsafar
(?????)
| Co Traveler
|
| Nâzanin
(??????)
| Nazanin
|
| Mammal Emrikâyi
(??? ????????)
| American Mammal
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| Sabe Garibân
(?? ??????)
| Nostalgic Night
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| 1976
| Mâh Asal
(??? ???)
| Honeymoon
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| 1977
| Dar Emtedâde Sab
(?? ?????? ??)
| Along the Night
|
| 1979
| Emsab aski mirizad
(???? ???? ?? ????)
| Tonight Someone Cries
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Googoosh also played in two other movies, Marde Kerayee
(??? ????? ??) and Haaji Firouz
( ???? ?????) but the production of these film were stopped at the last stages for unknown reasons.
Tours and concerts after 2000
Googoosh Comeback Tour (2000–2001)
Post-Comeback Tour Concerts
- August 18 2001 - Toronto, Air Canada Centre
- July 19 2001 - Tunis, Menzah Stadium
- September 8 2001 - Sydney
- February 8 2003 - Los Angeles, The Forum
- May 24 2003 - Anaheim, Honda Center (former Arrowhead Pond)
- October 04 2003 - Washington, DC, Verizon Center (former MCI Center)
- December 25 2004 - Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
- September 17 2005 - Los Angeles, The Forum
- September 24 2005 - Fairfax, Virginia (near Washington, DC), Patriot Center
- November 12 2005 - San Francisco, Bill Graham Civic Auditorum
- December 24 2005 - Las Vegas, Thomas & Mack Center
- March 11 2006 - Dallas, Nokia Theater
- May 27 2006 - Vancouver, GM Place
- June 3 2006 - Toronto, Air Canada Centre
- September 09 2006 - San Diego, Symphony Hall
- October 07 2006 - Los Angeles, Kodak Theater
- October 08 2006 - Los Angeles, Kodak Theater
- October 21 2006 - New York, Madison Square Garden
- January 13 2007 - Atlanta, Atlanta Civic Center [15]
- January 20 2007 - Flint Center, Cupertino (near San Jose)
- July 07 2007 - Toronto, Air Canada Centre [16]
- September 15 2007 - Miami, Knight Concert Hall [17]
- December 1 2007 - Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- December 25 2007 - Oberhausen, Arena Oberhausen (presented by International Music Productions)
- December 27 2007 - Stockholm, Globen Arena
- December 29 2007 - London, Hammersmith Apollo
- March 15 2008 - Houston, General Assembly Theater
- March 26 2008 - Dubai, Dubai Media City
- June 28 2008 - Ledyard, CT, MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort & Casino
- August 23 2008 - Los Angeles, Nokia Theatre
- June 6 2009 - Washington, DC, DAR Constitution Hall
See also
- List of famous Iranian women
- Persian pop music
References
- Googoosh website; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
- Googoosh Returns Azerbaijan International; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
- Iran's pop diva Googoosh returns to the world stage after two decades
- Iran's pop diva to sing again
- Title Unavailable
- Googoosh in Media - Life After the Revolution Singer Googoosh
- Iranmusic:Googoosh
- Googoosh.com : About Googoosh
- Don't Cry for Me, Iran
- Googoosh.TV - Googoosh Awards
- A Treasure Hunter's Effort Pay Off!
- CNN.com - WorldBeat - Iran's pop diva Googoosh returns to the world stage after two decades - October 9, 2000
- The Iranian: News & Views
- The Iranian Movie Database
- Jan 13 - Atlanta - Googoosh & Mehrdad Live in Concert; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
- Toronto Events Listing for July 2007; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
- Knight Concert Hall; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
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