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: "Gülom" was Özkasap's very first 45 RPM record (plak).
: It established the "Gurbet" (longing for home) theme that dominated her 40+ albums and 500+ recordings . Legacy of the Recording
: Following the success of "Gülom," her subsequent hits like "Beyaz Atlı" sold over a million copies, a rare feat for the era.
: Her work earned her 12 Golden Record awards and the Cannes Long Play award.
💡 : Collectors often seek the original Türküola label pressings, as these contain the raw, emotive vocal style that first captured the hearts of Turkish workers in Germany. If you are interested in this era of music, I can help you: Find the complete tracklist of her early 45s Identify other "Köln Bülbülü" era artists Locate current digital versions of these vintage recordings
: The song's melody was famously discovered through a newspaper advertisement looking for new composers; the winning entry became "Gülom."
