Googoosh
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Googoosh at an Air Canada Centre concert in June 2006.
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| Birth name | Faegheh Atashin |
| Born | May 5, 1950 Tehran, Iran |
| Genre(s) | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Label(s) | Avang Music [1] Taraneh Records Caltex Records MZM Records Pars Video |
Googoosh (alternately spelled Gogosh, Googosh or Gougoush; Persian: , born Faegheh Atashin, Persian: فائقه آتشین , 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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[edit] Biography
[edit] Childhood and youth
Googoosh was born 'Faegheh Atashin' on 5 May 1950[6] on Sarcheshmeh Street, in an old, worn-down part 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[8].
[edit] 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.[citation needed]
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]
[edit] 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.[10]
- 1973: The best artist of the year at San Remo Music Festival.[11]
[edit] Personal life
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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]
[edit] Discography
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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
[edit] 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 | Fereşteye Farâri (فرشتۀ فراری) | The Runaway Angel |
| Bim o Omid (بیم و امید) | Hope and Fear | |
| 1963 | Partgâhe Maxuf (پرتگاه مخوف) | The Cliff of Fear |
| 1965 | Şeytune Balâ (شیطون بلا) | The Naughty One |
| 1966 | Gedâyâne Tehrân (گدايان تهران ) | The Beggars of Thehran |
| Fil va Fenjan (فيل و فنجان ) | Big and Small | |
| Hosseyne Kord (حسين كرد) | Hosseyne Kord | |
| 1967 | 'Çâhâr Xwâhar (چهار خواهر) | Four Sisters ( with Leila Forouhar) |
| Darvâzeh Taqdir (دروازه تقدير) | The Gate of Fate | |
| Ganjo Ranj (گنج و رنج) | Treasure and Toil | |
| Dar Costocuye Tabahkâran (در جستجوي تبهكاران) | Searching for the Criminals | |
| 1968 | Se Divâne (سهدیوانه) | The Three Morons |
| Şabe Fereştegân (شب فرشتگان) | The Night of Angels | |
| Setareye Haft âsemân (ستاره هفت آسمان) | The Star of Seven Skies | |
| 1969 | Gonâhe Zibai (گناه زيبايی ) | The Sin of Beauty |
| 1970 | Tolu' (طلوع) | Sunrise |
| Cancâle 'Arusi ( جنجال عروسی ) | The Wedding Brawl | |
| Pancere (پنجره) | The window | |
| 1971 | Esâse Dâğ (احساس داغ) | Hot Feeling |
| Asemoune bi setareh (آسمون بی ستاره ) | Starless Sky | |
| Qesâs( قصاص ) | Retaliation | |
| 1972 | Bitâ (بیتا) | Bita |
| 1973 | Khialati(خیالاتی) | |
| 1975 | Hamsafar (همسفر) | Co Traveler |
| Nâzanin (نازنین) | Nazanin | |
| Mammal Emrikâyi (ممل امریکایی) | American Mammal | |
| Şabe Ğaribân (شب غریبان) | Nostalgic Night | |
| 1976 | Mâh Asal (ماه عسل) | Honeymoon |
| 1977 | Dar Emtedâde Şab (در امتداد شب) | Along the Night |
| 1979 | Emşab aşki mirizad (امشب اشکی می ریزد) | Tonight Someone Cries |
Googoosh also played in two other movies, Marde Kerayee(مرد کرایه ای) and Haaji Firouz( حاجی فیروز) but the production of these film were stopped at the last stages for unknown reasons.
[edit] Tours and concerts after 2000
Googoosh Comeback Tour (2000–2001)
Post-Comeback Tour Concerts
- August 18, 2001 - Toronto, Air Canada Centre[citation needed]
- July 19, 2001 - Tunis, Menzah Stadium[citation needed]
- September 8, 2001 - Sydney[citation needed]
- February 8, 2003 - Los Angeles, The Forum[citation needed]
- May 24, 2003 - Anaheim, Honda Center (former Arrowhead Pond)[citation needed]
- October 04, 2003 - Washington, DC, Verizon Center (former MCI Center)[citation needed]
- December 25, 2004 - Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas[citation needed]
- September 17, 2005 - Los Angeles, The Forum[citation needed]
- September 24, 2005 - Fairfax, Virginia (near Washington, DC), Patriot Center[citation needed]
- November 12, 2005 - San Francisco, Bill Graham Civic Auditorum[citation needed]
- December 24, 2005 - Las Vegas, Thomas & Mack Center[citation needed]
- March 11, 2006 - Dallas, Nokia Theater[citation needed]
- May 27, 2006 - Vancouver, GM Place[citation needed]
- June 3, 2006 - Toronto, Air Canada Centre[citation needed]
- September 09, 2006 - San Diego, Symphony Hall[citation needed]
- October 07, 2006 - Los Angeles, Kodak Theater[citation needed]
- October 08, 2006 - Los Angeles, Kodak Theater[citation needed]
- October 21, 2006 - New York, Madison Square Garden[citation needed]
- January 13, 2007 - Atlanta, Atlanta Civic Center [15]
- January 20, 2007 - Flint Center, Cupertino (near San Jose)[citation needed]
- July 07, 2007 - Toronto, Air Canada Centre [16]
- September 15, 2007 - Miami, Knight Concert Hall [17]
- December 1, 2007 - Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Theatre[citation needed]
- December 25, 2007 - Oberhausen, Arena Oberhausen (presented by International Music Productions)[citation needed]
- December 27, 2007 - Stockholm, Globen Arena[citation needed]
- December 29, 2007 - London, Hammersmith Apollo[citation needed]
- 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
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Googoosh website; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
- ^ Googoosh Returns Azerbaijan International; Retrieved on 2007-12-22
- ^ Suh, Joanne (2000-10-09). "Iran's pop diva Googoosh returns to the world stage after two decades". CNN. http://edition.cnn.com/2000/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/09/wb.googoosh/. Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
- ^ Saba, Sadeq (2000-06-19). "Iran's pop diva to sing again". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/796962.stm. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
- ^ "Private Devotion: The world of Googoosh's biggest fan". Bidoun. http://www.bidoun.com/issues/issue_5/06_all.html. Retrieved on 2008-08-14.
- ^ Googoosh in Media - Life After the Revolution Singer Googoosh
- ^ "Iranmusic:Googoosh". Iran Chamber. http://www.iranchamber.com/music/googoosh/googoosh.php. Retrieved on 2007-04-30.
- ^ a b "Googoosh.com : About Googoosh". googoosh.com. http://www.googoosh.com/aboutgoogoosh.htm. Retrieved on 2008-02-02.
- ^ Moaveni, Azade (2001-03-23). "Don't Cry for Me, Iran". http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,103628,00.html. Retrieved on 2007-04-12.
- ^ a b "Googoosh.TV - Googoosh Awards". http://www.googoosh.tv/music-awards.html.
- ^ Bahmani, Behrouz (2003-02-11). "A Treasure Hunter's Effort Pay Off!". Iranian.com. http://www.iranian.com/Music/2003/February/Sanremo/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-04-24.
- ^ 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
[edit] External links
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Googoosh |
- Listen to Googoosh Online
- Googoosh at Allmusic
- Googoosh at the Internet Movie Database
- All about Googoosh
- Official website
- Googoosh Fan Site
- Iran Chamber
- Googoosh Discography on IranSong
- Listen Googoosh online on PersianPersia.com

