It was quite different from any Arabic song at the time, and appealed to a wide range of audiences.
The playlist also includes three Arabic songs per hour to cater to listeners of all different types.
"We play Fayrouz, and all the old Arabic songs, and we make them happy."
Every one sounded the same aggressive rhetoric or wailing Arabic songs.
There is an Arabic song on the radio all the time right now in which the chorus goes "Ya Maknoon".
Ramy also played a leading role in developing the Arabic song, using simple language to express his sublime themes.
He was named "Poet of the youth" in recognition of his considerable contributions to the Arabic song.
She also enjoys old songs, and the new Arabic songs.
"I can dance to any kind of music," he said, "but with an Arabic song, it comes from my heart."
Arab children from all over the country compete in singing classic Arabic songs and one is chosen as "Best voice of the year."