The song follows a comedic call-and-response format between a child (or customer) and a local grocer ( bakkal ). It humorously lists ingredients needed to make a cake (halva), with the grocer answering "Yes, yes" ( Amma amma, evet ) to every item. Famous Lyrics & Dialogue
Listen to Bakkal Amca by Mahmut Tuncer on Apple Music. 1992. Duration: 2:40. Apple Music How to Make Delicious Persian Halva: Step-by-Step Guide Mahmut Tuncer Bakkal
The song frequently trends on platforms like TikTok and YouTube , where users remix the dialogue or use the audio for comedic skits about shopping or cooking. The song follows a comedic call-and-response format between
"Bakkal Amca" (Uncle Grocer) is a iconic 1992 Turkish novelty song by , a famous Turkish folk singer, television host, and former footballer. The song is widely known in Turkey for its repetitive, catchy dialogue-based lyrics and has become a staple of Turkish pop culture and memes. The Song: "Bakkal Amca" Artist: Mahmut Tuncer Release Year: 1992 Genre: Turkish Folk / Pop (Halay style) "Bakkal Amca" (Uncle Grocer) is a iconic 1992
The song's popularity stems from its rhythmic dialogue, which roughly translates to: "Bakkal Amca?" (Uncle Grocer?) Grocer: "Yes, yes?" ( Efendim? ) Customer: "Do you have flour?" ( Unun var mı? ) Grocer: "Yes, yes!" ( Var var! ) Customer: "Do you have sugar?" ( Şekerin var mı? ) Grocer: "Yes, yes!" ( Var var! ) Customer: "Do you have oil?" ( Yağın var mı? ) Grocer: "Yes, yes!" ( Var var! )
Mahmut Tuncer is known as the "King of Halay" (a traditional folk dance), and this song is often played at weddings and celebrations to get people dancing.