Community hub
0 subscribers8 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Erol Evgin.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Erol Evgin
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (January 2013) |
Key Information
Mehmet Erol Evgin (born 16 April 1947) is a Turkish singer, composer and film actor.
Biography
[edit]Erol Evgin was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1947. He finished his high school education in Istanbul High School in 1965. He then studied architecture in Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. In his musical career, he generally worked in collaboration with the composers Çiğdem Talu and Melih Kibar.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- İşte Öyle Bir Şey (1977)
- Erol Evgin 79 (1979)
- Erol Evgin ve Renkli Dünyası (1981)
- Erol Evgin 84 (1984)
- Yeni Bir Gün Doğarken (1985)
- Lades (1986)
- Erol Evgin 88 (1988)
- Erol Evgin ile Yeniden (1991)
- Sen Unutulacak Kadın Mısın? (1997)
- İbadetim (2003)
- İşte Öyle Bir Şey: Melih Kibar – Çiğdem Talu Şarkıları (1976–1980) (2005)
- Tüm Bir Yaşam: Melih Kibar – Çiğdem Talu Şarkıları (1980–1983) (2006)
- Hep Böyle Kal – 40 Yıl 40 Şarkı (2009)
- Gözbebeğim Sen Çok Yaşa (2011)
- Altın Düetler (2016)
- Altın Düetler 2 (2019)
- Sevdiklerim (2021)
45rpms and singles
[edit]- Sen – Eski Günler (1969)
- İstemesen de – Aşk Başlarken (1970)
- Bir Gün Biter – Söyleme (1970)
- Her Akşam – Unutma Sen (1970)
- Gurbet Türküsü – Deli Gönül (1972)
- Karacaoğlan der ki – Aç Yüzünü Göreyim (1972)
- Garip Gönlüm Olmuş Deli – Bulmak İsterim Seni (1973)
- Geli Geliver – Sen Varsın ya (1974)
- Bir Yıldız Doğdu Yüceden – Koş Gel Desen Kollarıma (1974)
- Gel de Yanma – Efkar (1975)
- Şoför Mehmet – Tanrım Bu Hasret Bitse (1976)
- İşte Öyle Bir Şey – Sevdan Olmasa (1976)
- Bir de Bana Sor – Etme Eyleme (1977)
- İçimdeki Fırtına – Yine de Güzeldir Yaşamak (1978)
- Aldım Başımı Gidiyorum – Kader Utansın (1979)
- Söyle Canım – Hep Böyle Kal (1980)
- Söyle Canım (2001)
- Yeni Yıla Sensiz Giriyorum – Sensiz Olmuyor (2010)
Filmography
[edit]- Meryem ve Oğulları (1977)
- Renkli Dünya (1980)
- 1985 – Bir İlkbahar Sabahı
- 1988 – Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyası
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "MÜYORBİR Asil Üye Listesi" (PDF). muyorbir.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
Sources
[edit]- Who is Who Database – Biography of Erol Evgin Archived 13 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine (in Turkish)
- EMI Music Turkey – Albums of Erol Evgin Archived 10 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine (in Turkish)
- Amazon.com – Selected discography of Erol Evgin. Accessed 17 February 2009.
External links
[edit]| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
 | This article about a Turkish actor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
 | This article on a Turkish singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Erol Evgin
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Early life
Birth and background
Erol Evgin was born on April 16, 1947, in the Moda district of Istanbul, Turkey. [6] [4] [7] He was the fourth of five children born to Naciye and Cevdet Evgin. [7] Raised in Istanbul, Evgin attended Istanbul Erkek Lisesi for his secondary education. [6] [4] He later graduated from the High Architecture Department of Devlet Güzel Sanatlar Akademisi, now known as Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi. [6] [4] His early years in Istanbul's Moda neighborhood formed the backdrop to his upbringing in the city. [6] [7]Music career
Early career and breakthrough
Erol Evgin initiated his musical activities during his student years in Istanbul, participating in amateur orchestras and local performances. [8] Around the age of 18, in the mid-1960s, he was involved with the groups Yarasalar and Moda 5, which represented his early amateur efforts in the city's music scene. [9] [2] He transitioned to professional recording in 1969 with the release of his first single "Sen - Eski Günler," which marked his debut as both a singer and composer. [10] This release laid the foundation for his entry into the Turkish music industry. Evgin achieved his breakthrough during the 1970s, rising to prominence in the Turkish pop scene through his compositions, vocal performances, and hit songs that resonated with audiences and established him as a key figure in the era's popular music. [11] [12]Peak years and notable works
Erol Evgin's peak years as a musician came during the 1970s and 1980s, when he emerged as one of the leading figures in Turkish pop music through a series of commercially successful and culturally resonant releases.[8][12] His most influential period aligned with his prolific collaboration with lyricist Çiğdem Talu and composer Melih Kibar, producing many of his most enduring songs in the late 1970s and early 1980s.[8][12] Key albums from this era include İşte Öyle Bir Şey (1977), Erol Evgin 79 (1979), İstanbul Şehri (1980), Ve Renkli Dünyası (1981), Erol Evgin 84 (1984), Yeni Bir Gün Doğarken (1985), Lades (1986), and Erol Evgin '88 (1988), reflecting a consistent output that solidified his reputation.[2] Signature compositions such as "İşte Öyle Bir Şey", "Söyle Canım", "Bir de Bana Sor", "Hep Böyle Kal", and "Sevdan Olmasa" became timeless classics, noted for their universal appeal and ability to connect across generations.[8][12] These works, particularly the songs from his partnership with Talu and Kibar, established Evgin as a household name in Turkey, with hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s retaining strong popularity and cultural significance long afterward.[12] Into the 1990s, he continued releasing material such as Erol Evgin İle Yeniden (1991) and Sen Unutulacak Kadın Mısın? (1997), extending the influence of his earlier style.[2]Later career and legacy in music
In the 2000s and beyond, Erol Evgin continued his prolific recording career in Turkish pop with a focus on new material and reimaginings of his catalog. He released the album İşte Öyle Bir Şey in 2006, marking his activity in the mid-decade period. [13] [14] This was followed by Gözbebeğim Sen Çok Yaşa in 2011, an album of original songs that sustained his output into the next decade. [15] [16] Evgin embraced collaborative projects in the 2010s, most notably with the 2016 release Altın Düetler, which paired him with contemporary Turkish artists such as Hande Yener and Sıla to reinterpret his classic hits as duets. [17] [18] He extended this concept with Altın Düetler 2 in 2019. [19] In 2017, he released Sen Unutulacak Kadın Mısın?, further demonstrating his consistent presence in the music scene. [20] More recently, Evgin has explored acoustic arrangements of his songs, releasing Sevdiklerim (Akustik) in 2021 and Sevdiklerim 2 (Akustik) in 2023. [20] These projects highlight his adaptation to evolving listener preferences while preserving the essence of his longstanding repertoire. [21] As a senior figure in Turkish pop, Evgin's later career underscores his enduring influence and relevance, bridging classic works with modern collaborations and formats. [21] His continued releases affirm his legacy as one of the genre's most persistent and well-known contributors over multiple decades. [21]Acting career
Film and television roles
Erol Evgin has made occasional appearances as an actor in Turkish film and television, primarily in the late 1970s and 1980s during the Yeşilçam era, with additional guest roles in later years.[1] His film credits from that period include Meryem ve Ogullari (1977), where he played Süleyman, Renkli Dünya (1980), Neşeli Kuklalar (1983), and Bir ilkbahar sabahi (1985), in which he portrayed a character named Erol.[1] He later featured in the video production Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyasi (2008) and appeared in television series such as Hayat Bilgisi (2005), The Innocents (2021) as a guest star in one episode, and The Life and Movies of Ersan Kuneri (2024), where he played himself in one episode.[1]Other professional activities
Television presenting
Erol Evgin has also worked as a television presenter in Turkey, hosting entertainment programs during the 1990s that leveraged his popularity as a musician. From 1992 to 1994, he presented the family quiz show Süper Aile on Show TV, where competing family teams participated in games and challenges for prizes. [22] [23] The program aired during the early expansion of private television broadcasting in Turkey and gained popularity as an accessible family entertainment format. [24] Between 1995 and 1996, Evgin hosted Erol Evgin Show on TRT, a music-focused program featuring guest artists performing live, often with piano accompaniment and conversations highlighting Turkish music. [25] The show provided a platform for notable performers and aligned with his expertise in composition and performance. [25]Painting
Erol Evgin has maintained a dedicated painting practice for over two decades, working primarily in oil on canvas to explore architectural themes drawn from Turkey's historical heritage. [26] [27] He trained in painting during his architecture studies at the State Academy of Fine Arts (now Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University), under instructors including Cemal Tollu, Neşet Günal, Özdemir Altan, and Devrim Erbil, later intensifying his studies in Mahir Güven's atelier from 2001 to 2005. [26] [28] His first solo exhibition, "Miras" (Heritage), opened in December 2005 at Ortaköy Art Gallery in Istanbul with 60 oil paintings, marking the public emergence of his visual art career after years of private work. [26] Evgin has since exhibited regularly in prominent Turkish galleries, often focusing on expressive depictions of monumental architectural structures that reflect the enduring spirit and eras of Turkey's built heritage. [28] A 2023 exhibition in Eskişehir, following an earlier showing in Bodrum, presented 24 such canvases centering these historical buildings. [28] He has also participated in notable joint exhibitions, particularly the recurring "Yan Yana" (Side by Side) series with Devrim Erbil, his former teacher, which featured his contributions in venues including Galeri Soyut in Ankara (28 January–16 March 2024) and Urladam Art Gallery in Urla (10 July–16 August 2025). [26] [27] In the Urla installment, Evgin showed four oil paintings on canvas and ten certified art prints, describing his concept as reflecting Turkey's historical architectural heritage in an expressive manner. [27]Personal life
Awards and recognition
Erol Evgin has received multiple awards and honors for his contributions to Turkish popular music. According to his official website, he has been awarded a total of nine Golden Butterfly Awards (Altın Kelebek Ödülleri) between 1976 and 2024.[6] Specific awards include:- 2006: Lifetime Honor Award (Yaşam Boyu Onur Ödülü) from the Golden Butterfly Awards.[6]
- 2007: Honor Award from the PowerTürk Music Awards.[29]
- 2008: 35th Year Special Award from the Golden Butterfly Awards.[29]
- 2024: 50th Anniversary Special Award from the Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards.[30]