Today, the song and the entire 1977 album are widely available across major digital platforms:
While Tatlıses began his career in 1970, it was the Ayağında Kundura album (released in 1977) that propelled him into the Turkish mainstream.
It captures the classic Arabesk themes of suffering, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of love despite immense challenges.
İbrahim Tatlıses – Ayağında Kundura | Releases - Discogs
Following the song's massive success, a movie of the same name was released in 1978, starring Tatlıses himself—a common practice in Turkey where popular albums were often adapted into films.