Karim Shukry - Take Me Back To Cairo Be Gentle Be Tender

Review by mohammad salim

Album Review: Take Me Back To Cairo / Be Gentle Be Tender by Karim Shukry Karim Shukry’s Take Me Back To Cairo / Be Gentle Be Tender is a vibrant fusion of soulful storytelling and rich musical textures. Released under the iconic Sono Cairo label, this album captures Egypt’s spirit through its folk, pop, and funk influences. With Andre Ryder handling composition and arrangements, and Shukry penning heartfelt lyrics, it’s an effort that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. The title track, "Take Me Back To Cairo" (العودة إلى القاهرة), immediately grabs your attention. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s a sonic journey. The song layers traditional Egyptian sounds with a modern twist, creating something both familiar and fresh. You can almost picture bustling streets and the Nile flowing as you listen. What sticks with me most is how Shukry’s voice carries longing without overdoing it. He doesn’t yell or beg; he whispers his yearning for home in a way that hits hard. And let’s be real—who hasn’t felt that pull toward somewhere they once belonged? Then there’s "Be Gentle, Be Tender" (رقة وحنان). This one sneaks up on you. At first, it seems like a simple love song, but dig deeper, and it reveals layers about care and connection. The melody lingers long after the last note fades, thanks to Andre Ryder's lush arrangement. I found myself humming it hours later while making coffee—proof it has staying power. The combination of soft instrumentation and Shukry’s emotive delivery makes it impossible not to feel something. Whether it’s romance or self-compassion, the message lands. What strikes me about this album isn’t just its technical brilliance—it’s the raw emotion woven into every track. These aren’t songs designed to impress critics; they’re made to resonate with listeners who’ve lived life’s ups and downs. Sure, some parts might feel a bit rough around the edges, but honestly? That adds charm. It feels human. In a world obsessed with chasing trends, Take Me Back To Cairo / Be Gentle Be Tender reminds us of music’s ability to connect across cultures and time. Listening to it feels like flipping through old photographs—you remember moments you didn’t even know you’d forgotten. If anything, my only complaint is that I wish there were more tracks to get lost in. Final thought? This album could easily soundtrack a road trip, a quiet evening, or even a random Tuesday morning. Just don’t blame me if you start booking flights to Cairo afterward.

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Artist: Karim Shukry
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Take Me Back To Cairo (العودة إلى القاهرة)	3:15
Be Gentle, Be Tender (رقة وحنان)	3:15

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Karim Shukry - Take Me Back To Cairo العودة إلى القاهرة

Karim Shukry كريم شكري - Be Gentle, Be Tender (رقة وحنان)

Karim Shukry - Take Me back To Cairo (Egypt, 1961, Mirtouche)

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Catalog Numbers

BSB 58, ب غ د ٥٨

Labels

Sono Cairo

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online luisteren
écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea
online anhören
lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Push-Out Centre

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Sono Cairo

Credits

Role	Credit
Composed By	Andre Ryder
Arranged By	Andre Ryder
Lyrics By	Karim Shukry

Notes

من فيلم الضوء الخافت [From the Film "al-Daw' al-Khafet"](On Label Side A)

About Karim Shukry

Karim Shukri was an Egyptian singer.

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K. Shukry
Karim
Karim Shourhy
Karim Shukry
Shukry

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Take Me Back To Cairo Be Gentle Be Tender* by Karim Shukry is a musical bridge between genres and cultures. It blends Soul, Folk, Pop, and even Funk, all while staying rooted in Egyptian identity. What makes it unique is the teamwork—Karim Shukry wrote the heartfelt lyrics, while Andre Ryder handled both composing and arranging. Released under Sono Cairo, the album features tracks like *"Take Me Back To Cairo"* and *"Be Gentle, Be Tender,"* each telling its own story of love, longing, and connection. It’s like a time capsule of Egypt’s rich musical spirit.

Comments

denisnakk

2025-03-13

Do you have Nadia and Abdalla for kareem

dlovato12

2025-03-13

This song was COPIED and reproduced by Indian music director "Shanker Jaikishan" with song title "April Fool Banaya" in Bollywood movie "April Fool" released in year 1964. Music director earned a lot of fame and money with re-production but never gave any credit to it's original artist "Karim Shoukry" who really deserves. (source: copycatlistcom)