While not as world-famous as the golden age of Hollywood, Egyptian cinema also witnessed a notable golden era that not only left behind an impressive filmography of unforgettable classics, but also an impressive collection of songs that have become timeless melodies enjoyed by generation after generation.

Here are 11 iconic love songs from the golden age of Egyptian cinema which are perfect for a healthy dose of golden age nostalgia.

1. "Ya Salam Ala Hobi We Hobak" by Shadia and Farid Al-Atrash - Ent Habibi (1957)

2. "Mantash Ad El-Hob Ya Alby" by Soad Hosny - Saghira Ala El-Hob (1966)

3. "Ma Nehremsh El Omr Menak" by Farid Al-Atrash - Hekayet El-Omr Koloh (1965)

4. "Asheq El-Roh" by Mohamed Abd El-Wahab - Ghazal El-Banat (1949)

5. "Olee Haga" by Abd El-Halim Hafez - Al-Khataya (1962)

6. "In Rah Menek Ya Ein" by Shadia - Erham Hoby (1959)

7. "Ya Naem" by Asmahan - Gharam we Entekam (1944)

8. "Gana El-Hawa" by Abd El-Halim Hafez - Aby Fawk Al-Shagara (1969)

9. "El-Arib Menak Be'ed" by Nagat El-Saghira - Shate'e El-Marah (1967)

10. "Ya Al-Asmarany" by Fayza Ahmed - Laila Bent El-Shate'e (1959)

11. "Wehyat Einek" by Shadia - El-Zawga Rakam 13 (1962)