Doro Theou

Doro Theou
Δώρο Θεού
Studio album by
Katy Garbi
ReleasedJune 21, 1999
RecordedSierra studio
GenresPop, Modern Laika
Length53:20
LanguageGreek
LabelsSony Music Greece
Columbia
ProducerGiannis Doulamis
Katy Garbi chronology
Christougenna Me Tin Katy
(1998)		 Doro Theou
Δώρο Θεού
(1999)		 To Kati
(2000)
Singles from Doro Theou
  1. "Doro Theou"
    Released: June 21, 1999
  2. "Agkires"
    Released: August 2, 1999
  3. "Aponomi Dikaiosinis"
    Released: September 27, 1999

Doro Theou (Greek: Δώρο Θεού; English: God's gift) is the tenth studio album by Greek singer, Katy Garbi. It was released on 21 June 1999 by Sony Music Greece and received platinum certification, selling over 80,000 units. The album was written by various artists including Giorgos Theofanous who composed six songs, and Antonis Vardis, Christos Nikolopoulos, Kiriakos Papadopoulos, Evi Droutsa and Ilias Filippou. It also includes the music video of the title track, due to the video's release prior to the release of the album, and two of the tracks are adapted: "Agkires" from "Iste Hendek, Iste Deve" and "Zilia" from "Kalast Feek Kol Alkalam". Doro Theou is often considered a dedication to Garbi's son because it was released during her pregnancy, however the album's insert clarifies that the dedication belongs to her husband, Dionisis, with the lyrics of the title track describing the real-life story of the couple.

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Doro Theou" (Δώρο Θεού; God's Gift)Gioula GeorgiouGiorgos Theofanous3:56
2."Anisos Agonas" (Άνισος Αγώνας; Unequal Match)Ilias PhilippouGiorgos Kafetzopoulos3:38
3."Agkires" (Άγκυρες; Anchors)Eleni GianatsouliaSavvas Angin3:55
4."Pos Fovamai Na Sou Po" (Πως Φοβάμαι Να Σου Πω; How I'm Scared To Say To You)Gioula GeorgiouAntonis Vardis4:29
5."Ano Kato" (Άνω Κάτω; Upside Down)NataliKiriakos Papadopoulos3:23
6."Tha Mas Horisoune, Agapi Mou" (Θα Μας Χωρίσουνε, Αγάπη Μου; They'll Separate Us, My Love)Evi DroutsaGiorgos Theofanous3:50
7."Eisai O Erotas Pou De Pernaei" (Είσαι Ο Έρωτας Που Δε Περνάει; You're The Love That Doesn't Pass)Panos FalarasKiriakos Papadopoulos3:38
8."Diskolos Erotas" (Δύσκολος Έρωτας; Hard Love)Eleni GianatsouliaChristos Nikolopoulos4:06
9."Fersou Entaxei" (Φέρσου Εντάξει; Bring It On Well)Eleni GianatsouliaKiriakos Papadopoulos3:29
10."Aponomi Dikaiosinis" (Απονομή Δικαιοσύνης; Justice Served)Gioula GeorgiouGiorgos Theofanous3:25
11."Fleva" (Φλέβα; Vein)Evi DroutsaGiorgos Theofanous3:47
12."Sta Deka Metra" (Στα Δέκα Μέτρα; At Ten Meters)Evi DroutsaGiorgos Theofanous3:28
13."Zilia [Kalast Feek Kol Alkalam]" (Ζήλια; Jealousy)Eleni GianatsouliaAmar Tantawy
Abdul Monem		4:47
14."Hasame Tin Agapi Mas" (Χάσαμε Την Αγάπη Μας; We Lost Our Love)Evi DroutsaGiorgos Theofanous3:29
Total length:53:20

Singles

The album wasn't widely promoted due to Katy's pregnancy and released only three of fourteen songs becoming singles to radio stations with music videos, directed by Giorgos Gkavalos, and gained massive airplay. The songs "Anisos Agonas", "Ano Kato", "Eisai O Erotas Pou De Pernaei" and "Fleva" were not released as singles, but had good airplay.

"Doro Theou"

It was the lead single and released on 21 June 1999 and became a massive hit. Filming took place in advance of the album's release with the album cover art being shot at the same time. Due to her pregnancy, Katy's body is not visible for the duration of the video.

"Agkires"

"Agkires" was the second single and released on 2 August 1999. It was filmed on a Greek island and became one of the summer hits. Similar to the first single, Katy's body was hidden.

"Aponomi Dikaiosinis"

"Aponomi Dikaiosinis" was the third and last single and released on 27 September 1999. It's the only music video from the album to show Katy's body.

Credits

Credits adapted from liner notes.

Personnel

Production

Charts

Chart Providers Peak
Position		 Certification
Greek Albums Chart IFPI 1 Platinum
Cypriot Album Chart Musical Paradise Top 10 2

Accolades

Doro Theou received an award at the Pop Corn Music Awards 1999:

References

  1. ↑ https://www.lexilogia.gr/threads/Οι-Χρυσοί-Και-Οι-Πλατινένιοι
  2. ↑ "Î"ΩΡΟ ΘΕΟΥ - Kaiti Garbi". 21 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "el:Καίτη Γαρμπή: Η φωνή της καρδιάς μας" (in Greek). Mikrofono Gr. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  4. ↑ Καίτη Γαρμπή - Δώρο Θεού, 23 June 1999, retrieved 16 March 2026
  5. ↑ "Pop Corn Music Awards 1999", Wikipedia, 23 March 2023, retrieved 27 June 2023