Was This Version of Li Beirut Recorded in 1976?

Summary

r/Lebanon members discuss a version of Li Beirut that appears to predate Fairuz’s recording, with a YouTube clip labeling it as a 1976 Radio du Liban broadcast. The community is invited to help verify its history and share knowledge about this intriguing piece of Lebanese music.

Questions on an old lenanese song.

I recently found another version of "Li beirut" that predates the one sung by Fairuz. But i found it on ig reels and i cant find any other info than the youtube video:

https://youtu.be/tU1oLWpEG1A?si=KBBjwHVNj-ZimZ0n

So can anyone tell me if this song really aired back in the day (it says 1976 on radio du liban).

Also this version slaps.
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Was This Version of Li Beirut Recorded in 1976?

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