Shahram Shabpareh - Prison Song

Graham Nash cover
Persian Funk (2011)
Secret Stash Records

[NN-bsqd]

Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) wrote this song in the 70s. Iranian pop star (and drummer) Sharam Shabpareh recorded this cover in Tehran and introduced it to a whole new audience in pre-revolution Iran. Incredibly nostalgic. Shahram has always been cool and a really good guy. National treasure for us ex-pats.

[Sirfunk]

This is why I love Hip Hop. It helps you appreciate all music. I never would have heard this song if it wasn't for Bronson.

[alipahlawan]

Shahram shabpareh is the king of persian pop..his singing from 55 years ..we are love him ..he is happiness icon💚💚💚

[Daytna]

Who else came here to this beautifulisiousness because of "White Label" by Nas? 💥🔥🔥🔥

[staybalancedn]

I feel you. It is beautiful. The iranian take on soul. Makes me want to go digging. This is why i Love HIP HOP.. it introduces me to the world of music

[jasonemile]

Bruh...the sampling of this track for Nas White Label is godamn epic-the horn embellishments make the production on the song elevate on another level. Nas bars are sparse where they need to be, pungent in areas and grotesquely poetic in others. And this song has the potential to be in the elusive radio friendly banger catalogue that Nas has amassed over the years. Tempo is relatable to the masses. His work is usually over most people’s heads-sadly, but this one....overall people will get it and be entertained.

[EshghamVatanam]

Finest Persian pop by the greatest Shahram Shabpareh you started it and deserv much more today Love you great artist 🎼🌹

[calebholmes]

Kanye West has one of the most creative minds in the music industry

[mellkiades]

Stunned beyond possibility of ever recovering after hearing this marvel of the universe.

[JefferyxxzRulz]

NASIR
When he said: I'M GONNA HAVE TO LEAVE YAAAA
I really felt that tbh

[armantamjidi]

[Verse 1]
One day a friend took me aside, said, "I have to leave ya
For buying something from a friend, they say I've done wrong
For protecting the name of a man, they say I'll have to leave ya
So now that I'm bidding you farewell for much too long"

[Chorus]
And here's a song to sing for every man inside
If he can hear you sing, it's an open door
There's not a rich man there who couldn't pay his way
And buy the freedom that's a high price for the poor

[Post-Chorus]
Kids in Texas smoking grass, ten year sentence comes to pass
"Misdemeanor in Ann Arbor", ask the judges, "Why?"

[Verse 2]
Another friend said to the kid, "I'm gonna have to leave ya
For selling something to the man, guess I did wrong
Know I did the best I could I'm gonna have to leave ya
So now I'm kissing you farewell for much too long"

[Chorus]
And here's a song to sing for every man inside
If he can hear you sing, it's an open door
There's not a rich man there who couldn't pay his way
And buy the freedom that's a high price for the poor

[ManiGhanbari]

'King of persian Pop'(Shahram shabpareh)

Came here from Kadebostany's insta-story and love it🎈

[vespuccirugs]

Shahram shabpareh is my Hero!!! 🎤❤️🎧🎼🌹🌹🌹🌹

[ResistanceAintFutile]

Thank you Kanye and Nasir. Gods of the game 🙌🏽

[SOX]

Some people are crazy insane but God they have that ear for music #kanye#MrWest

[silverback]

Nas turned a great song into a PHENOMENAL SONG!!!

[AR-obnl]

PERSIAN PRIDE 💪💪
KANYE RECOGNIZED US 💯💯
HE SAMPLED THIS AND GOLE YAKH!

[nevelefilms]

YE, YOU WONT EVER READ THIS HERE BUT ILL SAY IT TO YOUR FACE WHEN EYE SEE YOU: THANK YOU AND ETERNAL BLESSINGS FOR THESE OBSCURE GEMS (SAID THE SAME THING BACK IN 2013 FOR THE “NEW SLAVES” SAMPLE*)

[pititbossou]

Who else didn't come from any hip hop sample stuff?