---
title: Alpay
slug: alpay-3
url: /detay/alpay-3
type: biography
language: English
entity:
  primary: Alpay
  type: biography
  disambiguation: Alpay: Legendary Turkish singer.  Discover his music career, iconic songs, and lasting impact on Turkish pop.
  categories:
    - name: General Knowledge
      slug: genel-kultur
      url: /kategori/genel-kultur
  tags:
    - Romantic Folk
    - Turkish Pop Music
    - Alpay Nazikioğlu
    - Fabrika Kızı
    - code-el
author: Meryem Şentürk Çoban
created_at: 2025-01-08T19:03:49.041880+03:00
updated_at: 2025-04-17T13:04:47.837355+03:00
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---

# Alpay

> Alpay Nazikioğlu went down in history as one of the milestones of Turkish pop music with his ventures into romantic folk and rock genres, his unique interpretation, and his unforgettable songs.

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### KURE Information Card: Alpay Nazikioğlu

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| Field | Value |
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| Meslek(ler) | Müzisyen |
| custom_key_726234 | 1935-07-18 |

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## Article Content

**Alpay Nazikioğlu** was born on [July](/en/detay/july/llms.txt) 18, 1935, in [Ankara](/en/detay/ankara-2/llms.txt). Alongside being a successful student from elementary to high school, he also played football due to his passion for the sport, joining teams like Gençlerbirliği and Ankara Demirspor. Although he studied law, he found his true calling in music. Starting his music career in the 1960s, he created numerous unforgettable songs.

### **Youth and Education**

Alpay completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara. During high school, his interest in sports led him first to Ankara Demirspor and then to a professional football career. His biggest regret from this period was giving up football.

### **Career and Achievements**

In 1964, Alpay released his first single, *Norma Mia*, making his debut by adapting French Chanson and Italian Neapolitan styles to Turkish music. He gained prominence with hit songs like *Fabrika Kızı* (Factory Girl) and *Eylül’de Gel* (Come in [September](/en/detay/september-748435/llms.txt)). He stood out with his experimental work in romantic folk and rock genres. Beyond music, he also brought Attilâ İlhan’s poems to life by performing them.

### **Alpay's Albums and Songs**

##### **Albums:**

- 1964: *Girl in My Town*
- 1965: *Kirpiklerini Ok Ok Eyle*
- 1967: *Alpay*
- 1968: *Cennet Yolu*
- 1969: *Asla Bir Daha Sevemem*, *Bekle Aynı İskelede*, *Bir Tutam Saç*
- 1973: *7 Dilde Alpay*
- 1982: *82*
- 1990: *Gitme*
- 1993: *Eylül’de Gel Demiştim*
- 1997: *Muhabbet Kuşları*
- 2001: *Tango & Latin*
- 2012: *Aşka Dair*

##### **Unforgettable Songs:**

- "Fabrika Kızı"
- "Eylül'de Gel"
- "Kara Tren"
- "Bir Tutam Saç"
- "Gitme"

### **Personal Life**

Alpay, who [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) been married four times, has three daughters. He has retired to the tranquility of [Bodrum](/en/detay/bodrum-2/llms.txt) and continues to lead a healthy life.

### **Legacy and Impact**

The album *Alpay’a Saygı* (*Tribute to Alpay*), released in honor of his 55th year in the arts, once again highlighted his place in the history of Turkish pop music. Songs like *Fabrika Kızı* (Factory Girl) and *Eylül’de Gel* (Come in September) have inspired generations. Even today, he is remembered for his romantic folk-style works and his social sensitivity.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. "Alpay ile farklı mevsimlerde". T24. Yayımlanma: 09 Haziran 2019. https://t24.com.tr/yazarlar/ahmet-tulgar/alpay-ile-farkli-mevsimlerde,22763"Alpay’a saygı albümü". Sabah'la Günaydın. Yayınlanma: 30.7.2022. https://www.sabah.com.tr/magazin/alpaya-saygi-albumu-6095333"Şarkıcı Alpay kaç yaşında? Şarkılar Bizi Söyler’in konuğu Alpay kimdir, nerelidir, hangi şarkıları söyledi?". Posta. Yayınlanma: 14 Ocak 2023. https://www.posta.com.tr/galeri/sarkici-alpay-kac-yasinda-sarkilar-bizi-soylerin-konugu-alpay-kimdir-nerelidir-hangi-sarkilari-soyledi-2601553/2"Şarkıcı Alpay kimdir, kaç yaşında?". Cumhuriyet. Yayınlanma: 14.01.2023.https://www.milliyet.com.tr/cadde/sarkici-alpay-kimdir-nereli-alpay-nazikioglu-kac-yasinda-6437329"Şarkıcı Alpay kimdir, nereli? Alpay Nazikioğlu kaç yaşında?". Milliyet. Yayınlanma: 21.02.2021. https://www.milliyet.com.tr/cadde/sarkici-alpay-kimdir-nereli-alpay-nazikioglu-kac-yasinda-6437329"Alpay Nazikioğlu kimdir?" Yeni Akit. Yayınlanma: 27.10.2018. https://www.yeniakit.com.tr/biyografi/alpay-nazikoglu"Şarkıcı Alpay'ın son hali sevenlerini üzdü" TGRT Haber. Yayınlanma: 24 Eylül 2024.https://www.tgrthaber.com/magazin/sarkici-alpayin-son-hali-sevenlerini-uzdu-2973999?s=1"Alpay kimdir, kaç yaşında, nereli? Alpay ile ilgili bilgiler!" CNN Türk. Yayınlanma: 14.01.2023. https://www.cnnturk.com/magazin/alpay-kimdir-kac-yasinda-nereli-alpay-ile-ilgili-bilgiler-1880126"Sevgiliye değil Marksizm'e yazıldı". Yeni Asır. Yayınlanma: 19 Ağustos 2009. https://www.yeniasir.com.tr/sarmasik/2009/08/19/sevgiliye\_degil\_marksizme\_yazildi"Alpay’ın ‘fabrika kızı’ 15-16 Haziran’a katıldı mı?". Evrensel. Yayınlanma: 06 Haziran 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190606121851/https://www.evrensel.net/haber/380765/alpayin-fabrika-kizi-15-16-hazirana-katildi-miTeker, Aytekin. "Şarkıcı Alpay: Jübile yapacağım". Haber Türk. Yayınlanma: 29.09.2024. https://www.haberturk.com/sarkici-alpay-in-en-buyuk-pismanligi-magazin-haberleri-3723549-magazin