You can find various versions and archival footage of this performance on major platforms: Yildiray Çinar - Biography - IMDb
(also known as "Helal Et Hakkını" ) is a deeply emotional Turkish folk song famously performed by the legendary artist Yıldıray Çınar . Written by Mehmet Erbulan with music composed by Çınar himself, the song is a poignant plea for a mother's forgiveness and blessing. Core Themes & Lyrics
He wasn't just a singer but also a popular actor who starred in numerous "folk song films" ( türkülü filmler ), which were a staple of Turkish culture during his era.
There is a strong sense of mortality, with the narrator asking for forgiveness "in case I die before seeing your face again". About the Artist: Yıldıray Çınar (1940–2007)
The lyrics reflect on a mother’s lifelong sacrifices, mentioning how she "carried the child in her bosom for years".
Çınar passed away in 2007 in his hometown of Samsun due to Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Listening Resources
Known as a master of the bağlama (Turkish lute), he brought Anatolian melodies to the masses. His most famous work is often cited as "Çarşamba'yı Sel Aldı" .
It expresses a late-life realization that other worldly loves were fleeting or false, and that a mother's love was the only true one.