Editing Naomi Shemer (section)

=== 1973–1991 ===
Thought the 1970s, Shemer continued to compose songs for a variety of artists including [[Nathan Alterman]] (''Pgisha Le'ein Ketz'', ''Sapanei Shalom HaMelech'', ''Al Em HaDerech'', ''HaEm HaShlishit''), [[Shaul Tchernichovsky]] (''Ba'aliyati Sham Yafati'', ''Omrim Yeshna Eretz''), [[Hayim Nahman Bialik]] (''Kumi Tzei'') and [[Avraham Shlonsky]] ("Betchul HaShamayim"). She translated songs by [[Itzik Manger]] (including ''Al HaDerech Etz Omed'') and continued writing songs based texts from various sources (for example ''Shirat Ha'Asavim'' was inspired by [[Nachman of Breslov]] and ''Akedat Yitzhak'' by the [[Book of Genesis]]).

For [[Yehoram Gaon]]'s 1973 album ''Ahava Yam Tikhonit'' (Mediterranean Love), Shemer composed the song ''Kumi Tzei'', originally written by [[Hayim Nahman Bialik]].

In 1974, Shemer released an album of children's songs, which included several hits including ''Aleph Bet'' and ''Shlomit Bonah Sukkah'', originally performed by [[Ilana Rovina]] and [[Dudaim]] three years earlier. Most of the record's songs were first performed in a children's show presented by Shemer and Oded Teomi. Also in 1974, [[Yossi Banai]] recorded Shemer's song ''Sfirat Mlai '' (Cargo Counting) for his solo show ''Partzuf Shel Tzo'ani'' (Face of a [[Romani people|Gypsy]]).

In 1976, Shemer wrote the songs for a musical adaptation of [[The Travels of Benjamin III]]. Several of the songs gained widespread popularity, including ''Perot Chamisha Asar'', ''Siman She'od Lo Heganu'', and ''Shirat Ha'asavim'' (The Song of the Grass). For the "Hebrew Melody Celebration" held that year, Shemer wrote the song ''HaChagiga Nigmeret'' (The Celebration Ends), performed by [[Hakol Over Habibi]]. Additionally, in the same year, she wrote the song ''Bekol Shana Be'Setav Giora'', performed by [[Ruhama Raz]], in memory of Yom Kippur War victim Giora Shoham. 

In 1976, Yehoram Gaon recorded Shemer's song ''Od Lo Ahavti Dai'' (I Haven't Loved Enough Yet) which became a major hit. The song was initially written for a television program featuring Shemer's music and was released as the title track of Gaon's album. In a newspaper interview, Shemer revealed that she wrote the song while ill, fearing she might not recover. In a moment of defiance, she remarked, "There are still many things I want to do."<ref>{{Cite news |last=חבוט |first=אילנית סולומונוביץ' |date=October 23, 2014 |title=אירועי השבוע בניו-ג'רזי |language=he |work=Ynet |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4583651,00.html |access-date=2023-11-19}}</ref>

For a 1976 radio program featuring the songs of [[Shaul Tchernichovsky]], Shemer composed the music for Tchernichovsky's poem ''Hoy Artzi Moladeti'' (Oh My County, My Homeland), which was performed on the program by [[Shokolad, Menta, Mastik]]. 

Between 1977 and 1979, Shemer published a personal column in [[Davar]] titled "Shavshevet" (שבשבת).

In 1978, she wrote the song "Chevlei Mashiach", which she performed herself on a Yom Ha'atzmaut television special.

In 1979, [[Nurit Galron]] recorded the song ''Atzuv Lamut Be'emtza Hatamuz'', written by Shemer. The song was later included in her album ''Symphatia'', released three years later. Also year, she composed the music for the [[Avraham Heffner]] film ''Parashat Winshel''. 

For a television program dedicated to [[Rivka Michaeli]] in 1980, Shemer wrote the song ''Ein Li Rega Dal'' which became one of Michaeli's most well-known songs. That year she also wrote the song ''{{ill|Al Kol Eleh|he|על כל אלה}}'' and composed the song ''Asif'' with lyrics by Itamar Prat for the band Batzal Yarok 80.

In 1981, Shemer released a successful album entitled ''Al Hadvash Ve'al Ha'Okez'' (On the Honey and the Sting). The album was named for the opening lyric of "Al Kol Eleh". The album also included the songs ''Anashim Tovim'' (Good People) and the [[Shaul Tchernichovsky]] track ''Omrim Yeshna Eretz'', which she composed for the television program ''Yemei Kislev'' that same year. In the same year, for the television film ''El Borot HaMayim'', she wrote and recorded a song of the same name.
[[File:The 1983 Israel prize award ceremony D507-159.jpg|thumb|The winners of 1983 Israel Prize. From right to left – Haim Hefer, Shemer, and Moshe Wilensky]]
In 1983, Shemer won the [[Jabotinsky Medal]] and the [[Israel Prize]]. The judging committee for the Israeli Prize stated: "The Israel Prize for [[Music of Israel]] is awarded to Naomi Shemer for her songs, which naturally find their way into the hearts of all, due to their poetic and musical quality, the wonderful integration between lyrics and melody, and the expression they give to the whispers of the people's hearts." In addition, she was awarded an honorary degree from the [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]] and the [[Weizmann Institute of Science]] as well as an honorary citizenship of [[Tel Aviv-Yafo]].

Shemer wrote the title track for Yehoram Gaon's 1982 album ''Simanei Derekh''. In 1984, she penned the song ''Lo Tenatzchu Oti'' for his album ''Emtza Haderakh''. Also in 1984, she wrote the song ''Ha’Ore’ach'' (The Guest) for Hakol Over Chavivi.

From the 1970s onward, as Shemer became more outspokenly right-wing, her songs increasingly featured Jewish and traditional themes. While these themes appeared in earlier works such as ''Shiro Shel Aba'' and ''Lo Amut Ki Ehyeh'', they became more prominent in songs like ''Shirat Ha’asavim'' and ''El Borot HaMayim''.

By the mid-1980s, Shemer was increasingly viewed by the Israeli public as right-wing, which led some people{{Who|date=September 2024}} to hold a negative public image of her, with various public figures and artists sharply criticizing her.

In 1985, [[Ofra Haza]]'s album ''Adamah'' was released. Although the original plan was for Haza and Shemer to collaborate on several songs, the album ultimately featured only one song by Shemer, ''Hithadshut''. The same year, Shemer wrote the song ''Tilbeshi Lavan'' for a joint album by the Dudaim and the Parvarim.

For Yehoram Gaon's 1986 album ''Elef Neshikot'', Shemer wrote and composed two songs, ''Dyokan Imi'' and ''Kmo Chatzav''. In the same year, her song ''Kad HaKemach'' was performed by the Northern Command Band.

Starting in the mid-1980s, Shemer's commercial success began to decline. In 1987, Shemer wrote all the songs for Moshe Beker's album ''Hafatzim Ishiim''. While some tracks, like ''Guy'' and ''Tut'', received considerable radio play, the album's sales were disappointing. Shemer attributed the album's lack of success to her association with the right-wing politics.

In 1988, Shemer wrote the song ''Or'' for [[Shoshana Damari]]. Featured on Damari's album of the same name, the song was a huge success, helping to bring Damari back into the spotlight and becoming a popular dance hit.