Hindi songs of Emotional Impact - nostalgic, favorites etc

[Anoushka]

Shakti not sure if you are still checking this thread, but I vaguely remember you asking for a particular son, is it by any chance the son from guddi, main tho kab se khadi intezar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq0uItK7VpY&NR=1

[V_S]

Haunting song of Talatji, composed by legend S D Burman for film Devdas (1955).
One of the best pathos song. The song uses just one instrument. Just for the feel which Talatji brings in, show cases how to render a song with almost no backing instrument, yet sound so beautiful,pitch perfect and haunting. One genius of composer, SDB.

And again kudos to director Bimal roy for excellent picturization.
The song starts with Paro (Suchitra sen) reading a letter. The camera pans up the clouds and trees with lightning (that was beautifully shot).The weather is just about to rain. Devdas sitting on the shore of the calm lake. What a serene atmosphere!!. Dilip Kumar's acting may not match with Talatji's singing, but atleast it seems natural to me.
I also like that big tree branch on which Dilip is leaning. The song ends again like how it started, with Paro. I don't know how to put it, but one word, Masterpiece!! Whenever I listen to this song, I could not control my tears.

I would even say this is the best Devdas film of all the films made on Devdas.

mitwaa laagi re ye kaisi
anbujh aag
mitwaa mitwaa mitwaa nahin aaye
laagi re ye kaisi

vyaakul jiyaraa, vyaakul nainaa (2)
ik ik chup mein sau sau bainaa
rah gaye aansoo lut gaye raag
mitwaa mitwaa mitwaa mitwaa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5uJFV2Njio&feature=related (with video) * link corrected, earlier link did not have full song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF9wDM0rscc (without video).

[V_S]

Kekati Gulab Juhi - Basant Bahar (1956) - Shankar Jaikishan

One of the greatest classical song in indian cinema. Added to it, it is a jugalbandi (competition) between two stalwarts. Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and Manna Dey saab. I always relate this song to our 'Thiruvilayadal' song "Oru Naal Pothuma" and "Paattum Naane" (eventhough the tamizh song is not a direct competition song face to face). As per my interaction with elders, they somehow like Dr. Balamurali Krishna's rendition compared to TMS. Similarly, in this song, no one can accept the fact that Pt. Bhimsen Joshi losing to Manna Dey (sings for Bharat Bhushan). It's not about losing or winning, they sing as per directors discretion.

This song is very difficult to sing, and the singers express their vocal abilities with stunning brigas. Manna Dey saab the most underrated singer. We can clearly see his range, up against a giant Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. Especially the end.

Pt. Bhimsen Joshi singing is just amazing!! no words.

Another Big surprise is, while listening to this song for the first time, I guessed the composer might be Naushad Ali saab as he has done similar song in Baiju Bawra (1952) named "Aaj Gaawat Man Mero" sung by Ustad Amir Khan and Pt. D V Paluskar. But to my surprise, the composer is Shankar Jaikishen, who is not popularly known for such type of compositions. Great Composition!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBIX3a84v8g

[Plum]

One of the best Hindi movie ever made IMHO!! One of my most favorite and emotional film!!
A great thing about this movie is, the story is none other by the Great "R K Narayan".

Dev Anand pairing with Waheeda Rehman.
Legends Rafi, Lata & Kishore bringing soul & life to S D Burman's composition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KR67xAVj5U&feature=channel - Title song, sung by none other than the composer himself, S D Burman, very rare song!! Soul stirring folk song, Unconventional voice!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b543r0E8ciI&feature=related - The only Kishore kumar song in this film, Great duet song. What a beautiful pair Dev Anand & Waheeda!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1odcNKyfZJU&feature=fvst - Best example of the feeling of first time love. What a sweet song and honey soaked rendition by Lata. Hats off to S D Burman!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8AvJnfnjQQ&feature=related - Excellent song by Lata and excellent dancing by Waheeda!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_gzVisz0XI&feature=fvst - Another example of melody, how it should be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27ASuBNWBQQ&NR=1 - One of the best song ever in Hindi cinema!! Can anybody sing like Rafi, the most gifted singer!! What a song!! Excellent picturization and acting by Dev Anand & Waheeda!! Kudos to director Vijay Anand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUhf6IDVrjA&NR=1 - Excellent pathos song again by Rafi saab, eyes are wet after listening/watching this song!! Very meaningful song. One phrase says "You are so much nearer to my heart, Yet how far you are! ... Lyrics by the great Shailendra, hats off!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6zkhN2YGQo&feature=channel - Again excellent pathos song by Rafi saab!! What to say about this song, no words!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w33XCJQJj0&feature=channel - Spiritual Bhajan towards the end of the film and the climax!! What a perfect finish to this perfect film!!

Enjoy the classic!!

One of the, if not the, best ever Hindi Albums/Soundtracks.

What a bunch of songs

[Sunil_M88]

Yeh raat yeh chandni phir kahan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBw_JSiNF9c) :cool2: SD sir !

[suvai]

Penguin.....thank u for posting such classics.... :clap:

[V_S]

Yeh raat yeh chandni phir kahan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBw_JSiNF9c) :cool2: SD sir !
Thanks Sunil for reminding me this classic song from SDB saab. The guitar prelude and the orchestration in this song that too in the year 1952, shows how SDB is way ahead of his time. Again Excellent singing by Hemant da.
Dev Anand looks cute and Geeta Bali's acting makes me smile :)

[V_S]

Anarkali - A Masterpice by C Ramchandra.

One of the revered composer in Indian cinema. Anarkali is one of his masterpiece. And it's Lata all the way, no other female singer. It shows how much faith the composer had in Lata. Some of my favorite songs in this film.

Mohabbat Aisi Dhadkan Hai - Lata Mangeshkar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAF80U5CKFE (soulful composition)
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai - Lata Mangeshkar (Salute to composer, what a melody and what a singing!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na2VxqcsvQo
Jag Dard E Ishq Jag - Hemant Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar (one of the best duets of all time)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzXrJ3DzMsE (I think VR has taken this tune for Mayakkum Maalai for Kulebaghavali)
Zindagi Pyar Ki Do Char Gadi - Hemant Kumar (excellent singing by Hemant da)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCViCUyk9-g&feature=related
Mujhse Mat Pooch - Lata Mangeshkar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcyVtqA77Bc
Aaja Ab to Aaja - Lata Mangeshkar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8l3wfmVtrc

Many thanks to All India Radio and Doordharshan for introducing me such classics to me. Especially the 'Rangoli' program on Doordharshan on Sundays (I think at 7.30 am). I still remember those days, when my sister use to wake me up, to not miss this program. Thanks to her.
I got introduced to so many hindi songs only through Doordharshan and AIR. I will be hearing to AIR mostly during nights with my father.
Gone are those golden days. :( Nowadays we rarely hear such type of melodies in new films. :(

[V_S]

Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto tradition (Raag Bhairavi)
A memorable song usually sung at the wedding when their daughter/sister leaves home after marriage.

The first version sung by the first and the greatest filmi singer of all time K L Saigal saab. Saigal saab did not have any formal classical eduction, but still his singing and voice emotes to the maximum depth possible!
K L Saigal (from film Street Singer 1938)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm4wPgDqLyc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_BmHDD8rSM&feature=related

This version is more interesting as Joshi saab takes classical route, rather filmi route, and brings the essence of bhairavi raag.
Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R2yZ6y3hh4&feature=related
One of the best comment from this link:
Bhimshen ji, you are the Einstein of Music! Mankind owes you a royalty just because you existed.

This is a ghazal version of the same song sung by ghazal kind Jagjit Singh ji and Chitra Singh ji for the film again.
Jagjit Singh & Chitra Singh (1973 for film Aaviskar MD: Kanu roy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQD56wdI4GU&feature=related

This version is live, Jagjitji showcasing his talent, with able support from Tabla. What a combination and singing!
Jagjit Singh - Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVkCVNat7tk

In this version, Nerukar Ji is paying tribute to Saigal saab. Surprise package, as she is confidently delivering Saigal's song with great ease! Hats off!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HihvZqiifYo&feature=related (second song from 3:58)

So which one do you like?

[Sunil_M88]

Manna Dey & Lata - Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni - Chori Chori [1956] - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEt3_K9nu2s. What a classic :notworthy:

[Sunil_M88]

Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto tradition (Raag Bhairavi)
A memorable song usually sung at the wedding when their daughter/sister leaves home after marriage.

The first version sung by the first and the greatest filmi singer of all time K L Saigal saab. Saigal saab did not have any formal classical eduction, but still his singing and voice emotes to the maximum depth possible!
K L Saigal (from film Street Singer 1938)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm4wPgDqLyc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_BmHDD8rSM&feature=related

This version is more interesting as Joshi saab takes classical route, rather filmi route, and brings the essence of bhairavi raag.
Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R2yZ6y3hh4&feature=related
One of the best comment from this link:
Bhimshen ji, you are the Einstein of Music! Mankind owes you a royalty just because you existed.

This is a ghazal version of the same song sung by ghazal kind Jagjit Singh ji and Chitra Singh ji for the film again.
Jagjit Singh & Chitra Singh (1973 for film Aaviskar MD: Kanu roy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQD56wdI4GU&feature=related

This version is live, Jagjitji showcasing his talent, with able support from Tabla. What a combination and singing!
Jagjit Singh - Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVkCVNat7tk

In this version, Nerukar Ji is paying tribute to Saigal saab. Surprise package, as she is confidently delivering Saigal's song with great ease! Hats off!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HihvZqiifYo&feature=related (second song from 3:58)

So which one do you like?

V_S, your such a Mr. nostalgia hehe. Thanks a lot man! Nothing comes close to the original... Saigal, was my granddad's fav singer.

[V_S]

Thanks Sunil! Good to know Saigal was your granddad's fav. singer. Even my father's too. Through him only I came to know all these legends, what a rich talent and what a period those were!. Yes, I usually get lost mostly in those old time music.
Coming to the song, yes original is always original, my favorite also is Saigal saab for the emotion he brought in the song. But everyone had their own style in their singing, stamping their class!

[V_S]

Manna Dey & Lata - Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni - Chori Chori [1956] - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEt3_K9nu2s. What a classic :notworthy:
Wow! Shankar Jaikishen ji!! Very refreshing song and what an album that is! The orchestration is fantastic, is that accordian? (I heard only Shankar Jaikishen used more instruments compared to other music directors of that time). Manna Dey and Lata at their best!
We used to listen to these songs (with friends and neighbours) during night after dinner outside our home gate sitting or lying on a cot (that kayathu kattil!) or easy chair gazing the sky and stars, with that gentle breeze!

Thanks a lot Sunil!

[Sunil_M88]

We used to listen to these songs (with friends and neighbours) during night after dinner outside our home gate sitting or lying on a cot (that kayathu kattil!) or easy chair gazing the sky and stars, with that gentle breeze! :cool2:

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR8i7VksaN0&feature=fvst - Mere yaad mein tum na - Madhosh

Superb pathos by Talat ji.

[V_S]

Thanks to Hariharanji for reminding me this song. Listening after a long time. This song is one of his favorite song and one of the participant sang this lovely song in the 'My Favorite' (Hari's favorite) round in Hariyudan Naan show in Jaya TV.
What a composition by Madan Mohan ji. Zara Se Aahat Hoti Hai ('http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=105218') Lata's voice sweet as honey!!

Etthanai murai Kettalum salippathillai!

Don't want to spoil the mood of the song by posting the video of the song, so posting the audio link of it.

[V_S]

Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) by genius Madan Mohan.

Another mellifluous composition from Madan Mohan ji, this time with Manna Dey saab. "Kaun Aaya Mere Manke Dware"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_vcV7JGKpY
From the same film, "Meri Veena Tum Bin Roye" by Lata and Asha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHL9FxHJPlU
And the last one by none other than Talat Mahmood. "Humse Aaya Na Gaya Tumse Bulaya Na Gaya"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiCJCPgjRC0

All songs has steady flow like a stream, no jerks, no bumps. Minimalistic instruments, but all concentration in tune and singing. The composition looks simple, but tune is itself very complex, unlike today's compositions, no variations, very flat tunes. They only concentrate on arrangements, comfortably leaving out the soul of the song, which is the tune.

[V_S]

Mausam (1975) - Madan Mohan melodies of the highest order

A beautiful love song, with lush green at the background. Excellently sung by Lata and Bhupinder Singh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBhEPZGw2mQ&feature=related

Now listen to the next version. Just close your eyes and dissolve in this song. What a depth in Bhupinder's voice. Best medicine for relaxation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh91UUQtFL0

Two totally different tunes for totally different situation, but the lyrics are same. That's why a genius like Madan Mohan is required. This also shows why always Maestro Ilaiyaraaja always mention about Madan Mohanji.

[tvsankar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiwkXPpyorU&feature=related

simple but sweet......................

[V_S]

Music by great Ravi. Amazing lyrics!!
This song always brings joy and happiness within us and around us. Great love song, but the way Manna Dey saab has sung certainly brings warmth/Enthusiasm (I don't know an apt word for குதூகலம்). Till today I was only listening to this song, until I found this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf62EtCP0YY

What a performance from both Balraj Shahni and Achla Sachdev. That smile and shyness in Achla Sachdev's face is par excellence. At one instance, she just feels her husband's love and takes a deep breath. :notworthy: It's very natural and could not imagine she is acting. Just for her acting I watched this song so many times. I love it.

[tvsankar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_p9QXMhyu4


lovley no... Romba jenmam munnadi kaetta madhiri oru feelings......

[tvsankar]

full version

kahi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FduAh1CE8SY

[V_S]

I know this thread is not the right place to post, but not sure where to post, as these are not Hindi songs and not film songs either. These immortal songs were written by Rabindranath Tagore in bengali. Sharing some of the songs here. Gives us a divine feeling and it's a great pleasure and privilege to listen to the songs written by immortal Tagore. Hemanta Mukherjee (Hemant Kumar) has given his heart and soul in rendering the songs. No words to explain the beauty and divinity in these songs.

Tomar Holo Shuru (with Lata)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcD8p8T3mT8&feature=related

Kandale Tumo More
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v910C7ELM5s&playnext=1&list=PL8BAF57E4982E38B8

(the following songs are in a playlist from the above first link, so it will automatically play the next)
Jakhon Porbe Naa Mor Payer
Mukhopane Cheye Dekhi
Kahar Golay Paribi Gaaner Ratan Haar
Jaubono Sharashinire and more....

I found this rarest song sung by Tagore himself, can't believe it. What a voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTim1Kg_F8

A Hundred Years from Today: Poem by Tagore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01HNAQL-axU&feature=related
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

[baroque]

sweet composition.
oh.. what a relaxed feeling while listening to melodious Salilda's mila hai kisi ka jhumka....' this cold rainy night.
Lata's humming and the flute calls, minimalistic bgm.
wonderful Joyous lyrics.
mmm.... mmmmm
hmmm.... hmm
milaa hai kisi kaa jhumka
thande thande hare hare neem tale...

PARAKH is a sweet, fine, simple, humorous movie about human greed.
wonderful sarcastic comedy on democrazy.

Salilda's compositions are pure gold.

it has oh... sajna... raga khamaj delight, sweet sadhana singing inside a hut, looking at the rains, longing for her lover.

AESTHETIC MUSIC, SWEET b&w FILM

VINATHA.

[baroque]

yes... I am under Salilda's music magic.

yeh mere andhere uhala......piano delight, waltz melody for soft & romantic TALAT & magical LATA for beautiful SADHANA again.

PREM PATRA is a beautiful film by Bimal Roy. soft & smooth love story.

Ab aur na kucch bhi yaad rahaan........
Charming musicals from SALILDA.
exquisite camera.
Sawan ki raaton mein .....Lata and Talat.. sublime beauty with rain, clouds.. darling visual, the tune, poetry, rag, natural scene..WOW!
oh...Sadhana is luminous in scintillating Salilda's romantic compositions.
vinatha.

[V_S]

Thankyou very much Vinatha for introducing me to such a wonderful song, 'Mila Hai Kisi Ka Jhumka'. I have listened to 'Oh Sajna', but not this one. Very bubbly song and Sadhana looks very beautiful.
Yeh Mere Andhere Ujale Na Hote - Wow! Wow! Wow! lovely song. Yes,it is a piano delight. Talat's husky voice!
Ab Aur Na Kuch Bhi Yaad Raha - Seducing flute prelude! Thaalaatra maadhiri oru sugamaana song! Only Lata!
Sawan Ki Raaton Mein - Beautiful song, but the original composition is by one and only Rabindranath Tagore.
Yes, it's Rabindra Sangeet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNl1rW8cmT0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHLrtEPUxMI&feature=related

Enjoyed listening to all the songs, Thanks again!

[suvai]

v_s nga..all the numbers are:thumbsup:
thank u...

[V_S]

Thank you suvai!. Very happy you liked my favorites.

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQAm5uEBZ4c

Film - Badshah
Year - 1956
Rag - Bhimpalasi
Tal - Dadra
Music Director(s) - Shankar / Jaikishan
Singer(s) - Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar

[baroque]

thanks V_S.



dhadakane lage dil ke taaron ki duniya
dhadakane lage dil ke taaron ki duniya
jo tum muskura do
jo tum muskura do
sanvar jaae ham bekaraaron ki duniya
sanvar jaae ham bekaraaron ki duniya
jo tum muskura do
jo tum muskura do...

romance romance in the air with waltz melody from DHOOL KA PHOOL.

jo tum muskuraa do bahaaren hasee, sitaaron kee ujalee kataaren hasee
jo tum muskuraa do najaaren hasee, jawaan dhadakanon ke ishaare hasee
dhadakane lage dil ...


ye bozal ghataayen barasatee huyee, ye bechain ruhe tarasatee huyee
ye saanson se shole nikalate huye, badan aanch khaakar pighalate huye
badan aanch khaakar pighalate huye

thus poor girl got lustful on a rainy night.

dhadakane lage dil ke taaron ki duniya
sanvar jaae ham bekaraaron ki duniya
jo tum muskura do
jo tum muskura do...
hahaa...mmm mmm...lalalaa.....

vinatha.

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncyrtwpn8Rw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc3OlhVqz78&playnext=1&list=PLD228D0BC0ACC87F3

Both songs are sung by Sushma Shrestha aka Poornima. I find her very similar to Anuradha Sriram, but that's beside the point. Enjoy the songs guys.

[tvsankar]

sunil,
dono hindi... music tells me.. soothing me.... thank u for the songs.

[Sunil_M88]

I know these songs are fairly recent compared to the rest of the songs on this thread but they are still slightly forgotten gems with heaps of emotional impact.

Aao Nee Kudiyon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm1MuTQOr0A and Nakhredaar Banno from the Movie Sehar. (Sorry no clip for the latter, however you can hear it @ http://www.musicindiaonline.com/album/7-Hindi.../415-Sehar__2005_/#/album/7-Hindi.../415-Sehar__2005_/)

p.s. Don't forget to hear Sapnon ka shehar ho from the 2nd link above. Highly recommended.

Both are some of the finest wedding songs I've heard in my life. The former is composed by Shantanu Moitra whereas the second song is by Daniel B. George (Rarely composes, mostly does BGMs i.e Johnny Gaddaar and Chandni Chowk to China to name a few)

Here are some of my fav Shantanu tracks that I consider as classics:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNQNUQ6Spog


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kSzausJY-8

...and lastly the most touching song of 3 idiots.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZwwtM8a8ww

[V_S]

Great songs Sunil! I haven't listened to them, except the last one, as I watched this film.
I loved all of them, especially 'Sapnon ka shehar ho', 'Chanda Re', as the tune and orchestration deviates from standard templates. Chanda Re is one heck of a song. Kept me in trance.
BTW I have a big disconnect in hindi (and other language) songs for the past 10-15 years (except the ones by IR, ARR, or others which become popular.), need to catch up. I have more interest and enthu to find and listen to old classic songs and devote most of the time there. So much treasures we got, you know.

Thanks for sharing! Keep them coming, so that I can catch up atleast a few recent ones.

[suvai]

sunil.....awesome songs especially first song & chanda re very aptly said nga v_s....kept u captivated completely....thanks for a lovely songs nga sunil...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[V_S]

Just three samples to show case the talent of one the greatest ghazal singer and living legend.

Shola Tha Jal Bhuija Houn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzyb3rmu1l0
Watch tabla from 5:18-5:48 and at 9:30 till end

Ranjish Hi Sahi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgKDqh2ccuU (live)

Abb Ke Hum Bichhde
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNf4xxGr0o&feature=related (live)
From 3:31-3:46 & from 5:00-5:23 - mindblowing!
I think both the above live performances were given when he was around 70 years. Still so much control and clarity in his voice.

You can also hear good audio quality here ('http://www.musicindiaonline.com/artist/51-Urdu_Ghazals/2173-Mehdi_Hassan/#/album/51-Urdu_Ghazals/11571-Golden_Collection_Of_Mehdi_Hasan/').


Music Unites All!!

[Sunil_M88]

@ V_S and Suvai, thanks

Glad you enjoyed my offerings, sharing is caring :) I will try and continue to bring unfamiliar North Indian songs to the light which they should be deserving of.

This brings me to my next finding. Along with ARRs Bhagat singh, numerous Bhagat singh films released in that period p.s. I recall 5. The songs that caught my attention after ARRs version was Shaheed Bhagat Singh (2002) - music by Jaidev Kumar (primarily scores for punjabi films).

I'm sharing two songs from the movie which are still in my playlist. Enjoy! (They might not have a lot of takers)

1. http://bit.ly/f0oC1p - Aao Ni Behno sung by Simran and Tripat.
2. http://bit.ly/hrQ3Nc - Chhup Chhup Ke Zamane sung by Kavita Krishnamurty.

Here is a salute to all the martyrs who died in the name of their country, RIP.

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lHj6LhvSwY

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMcg7TMj1RM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIWwinhReBM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf7bAy0qjPA&feature=related

[suvai]

v_s...nga.....beautiful ghazals...especially abb ke hum bichhde.....awesome!! thanks

sunil nga - oh yaara rub.....very pleasing to the ears....thanks too!

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSFaWQA55mw

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n68NREG2xdQ

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpfpXRHiUE4

[Sunil_M88]

I know I've posted various songs and don't know if I'm abusing the code of conduct but nevertheless I wish to share all my favourite Hindi songs here. :)

The Hero (2003)
Music: Uttam Singh - Famous for Dil to pagal hai, Dushman, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (clip above), and Pinjar. Hasn't done many films, but quality output is of real standards.
CAST: Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta

You can hear all songs here - http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/moviedetail.asp?mid=h000494

Heres a nice song from the movie.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYqSQBD9neI

[Querida]

Sunil_M88 Please do share your favourites here :)

Unforgettable Songs from Guide:
Piya Tose Naina Laaga & Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya Bewafa


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_gzVisz0XI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6zkhN2YGQo

[baroque]

emotional, about pain,inequality, hope & inspiration..
woh subah kabhi to aayegi.....
tune, lyrics, singing & orchestration... eternal composition fit for today's world.

Khayyam Saab's harmonious bgm... humming, soft double bass , piano strokes, violin - soul-stirrring work.

PHIR SUBAH HOGI is Khayyam saab's gem of a work.

vinatha.

[baroque]

JOYOUS composition

Kitna hasin hai mausam
Kitna hasin safar hai
Saathi hai khoobsurat
Ye mausam ko bhi khabar hai ..... to pep up my mood this Friday morning.
Vinatha.

[baroque]

Anupama by Hemant Kumar.
Lovely songs.

kuchh dil ne kahaan......... in rag bhimpalasi... gentle tune with Lata's magical voice, mystical slow flute bgm.


adorable piano delight, lovely lyrics about wife dotes her hubby.
dheerey dheere machal aye dila ye bekaraar, koyee aata hain.......

vinatha.

[baroque]

Classical delights for distinctly different composers of HINDI CINEMA from Asha Bhonsle

ab ke barsa bhejo........folkish in rag piloo for S.D.Burman.

chhota sa balma aakhiya.........rag tilang for O.P.Nayyar.

pyaas kuchh aur bhi bhadka........ composition of Khayaam saab is tranquilizing. sitar is sweet.


vinatha.

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqpIIaCJggY

[tvsankar]

NIce song.. Disciplined Instrumentation.... Ilaiyaraja music pola........

looks like Sree ragam.....

thanks for the song............

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKTW2rpAcpc

[Querida]

Time has not yet broken the spell that these two songs behold, Beautiful, Haunting, So easy to get lost in them:

Maula Mere Maula

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTOM_2gIbZI

Tose Naina Lagey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elUJpTF1bBc

[Sunil_M88]

Thank you Querida. Your Maula post made me revist another equally great song with the same title.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpp6rUOLHXg

Superb work by Salim - Suleiman.

Here is another piece by them that is appreciated by many.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awZ9sOTA54

[Sunil_M88]

A song that got lost in time. Very south indian in approach and feeling. I'm really upset that this song did not got the attention it deserved.

Film: Rudraksh
Song: Bole Dole
Singers: Chitra, Sandeep and Shashi

The song was not even in the movie and furthermore not even on youtube.

http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=201381

[tvsankar]

Sunil and Que,
Thanks for the songs..................

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIGXdSVpUvU&feature=fvwrel


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJn1lZUI9z8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj9b-q1DNu4

On loop :musicsmile:

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOlpChMI59U


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5gi3003pVc

Anu Malik :bow:

[suvai]

sunil nga....loved a lot of the songs that u have presented here.....thank u

v_s.....thank u too for yr choice of songs....i keep hearing mehdi hasan....awesome!

must say both have good ear for music along with a lot of others here on this hub.............:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Sunil_M88]

@ Suvai, :)

Here is another song by Anu Malik from Rahul. p.s. the whole album is one of Malik jis best works along with Border and LOC Kargil.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EH4dimjXpY

Sounds like raag Bhimpalasi, I might be wrong though.

[Sunil_M88]

Umrao Jaan (2006) - 2 evergreen songs

Salaam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86KP94wSehc&feature=related

Bekha diya humein - This song easily has one of the best preludes of the decade. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUPUxJU2fYk

[suvai]

thanks sunil....:-)

i am sure there are plenty of experts on here to confirm the raaga....for the first song on this page...

[suvai]

Here is one i like.....:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZnUWthj7qQ&feature=fvsr

[Sunil_M88]

Some of my fav Sonu Nigam songs:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg5DkTicnyM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg5DkTicnyM)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PWZvx7SfM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PWZvx7SfM)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iGIjDiePKI

[Querida]

Tanhayee is definitely one of my fave songs!

Sonu Nigam has surely given his share of unforgettable hits...the ones that jump to mind is
of course the beautifully heartbreaking: Kal Ho Na Ho...

Suraj Hua Maddham another exquisite fave

the awesome Pyaar Ki Ek Kahani
the "color coordinated" Tumhi Dekho Na

and the magical Sun Zara

[Sunil_M88]

Those are nice revists too.

I would like to add


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApDqWuRBoLQ

[suvai]

sunil......thanks for taking me back in time ;-)

[Querida]

Revisiting Atif Aslam's songs...will always remind me of my trip to Mumbai....

Woh Lamhe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOnqcxJk5gQ

Aadat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvxm8JW6mxM

Tere Bin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7QdgBgegmw

[raagadevan]

"aainE kuch thO bathaa un kaa..."

Movie: Jadu Tona (1977)

Music: Hemant Bhonsle

Lyrics: Aziz Kaisi

Singer: K.J. Yesudas


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27eW0XbQ5Vs

[Querida]

Bin Tere Sanam

Original: http://www.dishant.com/jukebox.php?songid=1675

Remix (video can be missed :roll:):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV15ZVckYp4

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vf7ewq_nK8

[suvai]

:thumbsup: song nga sunil!

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bug8cR2zYyk

This is the first composition that I remembering hearing from Pritam, therefore will never forget it. Hope you lot like it to.

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QM8ohMGneY

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPVWwhWm7Hs

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nClN3JhnJY

[raghavendran]

fallen in love with this song Sadi Gali..its very enjoyable..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1vaycn0jk&feature=fvwrel

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkCE76avXYs&feature=related

[tvsankar]

Sunil,
how r u. busya. Thanks for the songs..

[Sunil_M88]

No problem.

Yes, been a little busy with my final year project. I'm glad you're listening to more ARR these days. :)

p.s. sorry for holding a private convo.

[tvsankar]

No problem.

Yes, been a little busy with my final year project. I'm glad you're listening to more ARR these days. :)

p.s. sorry for holding a private convo.

oh. nice sunil. My Hearty Wishes. ( if the private messs are rare, surely we will be excused..think so.)

am also little bit busy.. yet to listnen your complete tune of the melody. sorry for tat....

[Querida]

Sunil...have heard this song in Tamil...big shocker was seeing Jyothika in clip...hmmm sounds more crisper than Tamil version

Raghavendran....tell me about it...am majorly addicted!!

Recently been musing over diff versions of same song

"Dhak Dhak Karne Laga" I know is copy of Telugu IR version but still it holds its own! Guess Udit will do that to you...

http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=4634

[tvsankar]

Que,

adhu epadi.. naan kaeta paatai neenga kaeteenga..

Madhuri kaga.. nethi dhan youtube parthen indha paatuku.................... thanks for the link Que.

[Sunil_M88]

Sunil...have heard this song in Tamil...big shocker was seeing Jyothika in clip...hmmm sounds more crisper than Tamil version

There are 2 tamil versions of this song.

1 from Oonjal (Dubbed version of the original Hindi track) sung by Srilekha Parthasarathy and Unni Krishnan. The song was called Kangal Pesum.

The other 1 is from Jodi and the song is Kadhal Kaditham by Unni Menon and Janaki.

Doli saja ke rakhna was in fact Jyothika's first ever film and she debuted through Bollywood not Kollywood.

Doli saja ke rakhna is one of ARRs most underrated album, which is sad because all the songs are a delight. OTOH I don't know how well they fared with the Tamil audience.

[Querida]

Que,

adhu epadi.. naan kaeta paatai neenga kaeteenga..

Madhuri kaga.. nethi dhan youtube parthen indha paatuku.................... thanks for the link Que.

Really? :2thumbsup: I like collecting these incidents of sweet coincidences with you Usha :happydance:

[Querida]

There are 2 tamil versions of this song.

1 from Oonjal (Dubbed version of the original Hindi track) sung by Srilekha Parthasarathy and Unni Krishnan. The song was called Kangal Pesum.

The other 1 is from Jodi and the song is Kadhal Kaditham by Unni Menon and Janaki.

Doli saja ke rakhna was in fact Jyothika's first ever film and she debuted through Bollywood not Kollywood.

Doli saja ke rakhna is one of ARRs most underrated album, which is sad because all the songs are a delight. OTOH I don't know how well they fared with the Tamil audience.

Hmmm don't even know of the 1st version you listed, I know the 2nd version was a hit...seriously we had three "best hits of the year" cds, all three listed this song.

As I say to V_S in Raja's gem thread...that you have taken the time to share what is unknown,forgotten or underrated allows for its once sad fate to become a listener's new happy fate :grin: whoa...major corny that.

[Sunil_M88]

Ishq bina ishq bina - Part 2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkRA9MYPVag

I love this version more, :omg: the intro :cry: - Kavita ji :bow:

When the orchestration and the thumping Hip hop beats fuse with the ethnic beats the song delivers one of the most memorable transformations of genre. The choral humming just emotionally backup the already acompalished impact of the song.

[Sunil_M88]

Kitni Narmi Se - Dil jo bhi kahey


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdD-N5dxxUU

[Sunil_M88]

Two other songs from the same film (above clip)...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2M_kR7MQaE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QCBucipFJ4&feature=relmfu

Music by SEL respectively. :)

[Querida]

Sweet Melody (Love Kajol!!)

Pyar to Hona hi tha - Ajanabi Mujkho Itna Bata


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAvQP43L5Qs&feature=related

[Querida]

Sonu Nigam just plain breaks your heart with this song...and this is just getting the gist that it is a sorrowful song...will anyone do me the big favour of telling me just the GIST of the lyrics in english please???

O Aasmaan Wale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcucVVOMV1I
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcucVVOMV1I)

[Querida]

This song has been haunting my mind for the past few days....will always love it...beautiful lyrics as well...heartfelt Salaam to Lata-ji's singing :notworthy:

Solah Baras Ki Bali Umar Ko Salaam- Ek Duje Ke Liye

Solah Baras Ki Baali Umar Ko Salaam
Aye Pyar Teri Pehli Nazar Ko Salaam

Duniya Mein Sabse Pehle Dilbar Ko Salaam
Dilse Nikalne Waale Raste Ka Shukriya
Dil Tak Pahunchne Wali Dagar Ko Salaam
Aye Pyar Teri ...

Jis Mein Jawaan Hokar Badnaam Hum Huye
Us Shehar Us Gali Us Ghar Ko Salaam
Jisne Humein Milaaya, Jisne Juda Kiya
Us Waqt, Us Ghadi, Us Pal Ko Salaam
Aye Pyar Teri...

Koshish kar k dekh lay darya saray, nadiyan sari
Dil kee lagi nahi bujhti, bujhti hae har chingari..

Sola baras kee
Sola baras kee bali umr ko salam
Aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam
salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam
dunya main sab se pehlay jisnay ye dil dia
dunya k sab se pehlay dilbar ko salam
dil se nikalnay walay rastay ka shukria
dil tak puhanchnay wali dagar ko salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam
salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam

jismain jawan ho kar badnam ham huay
jismain jawan ho kar badnam ham huay
us shehr us gali us ghar ko salam
jisnay hamain milaya jisnay juda kia
us waqt us ghari us gajar ko salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam
salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam

miltay rahay yahan ham ye hae yahan likha
iss likawat kee zaer o zabar ko salam
sahil kee raet per yun lehra utha ye dil
sagar main uthnay wali har lehr ko salam
in mast gehri gehri ankhun kee jheel main
jisnay hamain daboya uss bhanwar ko salam
ghunghat ko tor ker jo sir se sarak gai
aesi nigori dhani chunar ko salam
ulfat k dushmanun ne
ulfat k dushmanun ne koshish hazar kee
phir b nahi jhuki jo uss nazar ko salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam
sola baras kee bali umr ko salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam
salam
aae pyar teri pehli nazar ko salam

http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=553

[raagadevan]

A classic romantic melody from the 1970's. K.J. Yesudas and Lata Mangeshkar singing for Sanjeev Kumar and Waheeda Rehman - Movie: TRISHUL - Lyrics: Sahir - Music: Khayyam-ji

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1s9b8PTYhs

[V_S]

Querida,
What a song by Laxmikant Pyarelal and Lata! Terrific opening by Anoop Jalota. Expected him to continue more. I wish I could watch lata sing this song live especially when she goes upper octaves. It will be just like she is reading a book, that's it (just like our SJ). No strain of muscles, faces.

raagadevan,
Great song by Khayyam and Yesudas. I am big fan of Sanjeev kumar, excellent actor but we lost him so soon.

Thanks for sharing!

[raagadevan]

V_S: I am glad you liked the song from TRISHUL. Sanjeev Kumar was a great actor, and one of my favorites too. Like many of the great artists, he left us too soon!

Yesudas sang three songs in that movie; "aap ki mehki huyi..." for Sanjeev Kumar, and two other songs for Amitab Bachchan. "Big B" was the angry young man those days!!! The Amitab songs were "mohabat bade kaam ki cheez hai..." (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSFTbC3betg&NR=1) and "jaa ri behnaa jaa..." (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapSl4H93kw&feature=fvst); (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapSl4H93kw&feature=fvst%29;) both with Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. The third song was not in the final version of the movie that was released.

[Querida]

V_S nice reading your thoughts, it would be a real treat to see such a legend sing this song :D

Nice travel song, boisterous and energetic, syncs very well with the train chugging along

Aradhana - Meri Sapnon Ki Rani


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo1MykK4u8U

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEA1DQQ3gis&feature=fvwrel

[V_S]

Nice bhajan song Sunil. Very soothing! Is that girl Padmini Kolhapure?

[Sunil_M88]

Yes indeed, there's also a Manna Dey version of the same song.

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgAh7WPD5Q

Saif ali khan and Rani mukherji at their best. Nice romantic song :)

[suvai]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
beautiful song! sunil....ty!!

[Sunil_M88]

Welcome Suvai akka :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS2FvICzIsA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gffhjjJR9NI

Love is in the air *blush*

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie8FWul8Bj0&playnext=1&list=PL2F4FFB260ADE0C80

A nice song about India :thumbsup:

[Querida]

Sunil super pics with "Kya Hai Pyar" song sounds sweet and tinged with melancholy and "Tera Mera Dil" sounds so cute!

"Bhula Denge Tumko Sanam" from "Hum ko dewana kargaya"...

Yeh dard ki aahein juda huwi raahein
Bhula denge tumko sanam dheere dheere...

Dhoka diya mujhko dhoka diya dil ne mere haaye yeh kya kiya?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3givUoe6Yqk&feature=related

[Querida]

The Hindi version of "Etho Oru Paatu" :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1OGlXdAf2k&feature=related

[Sunil_M88]

Thanks for the song above, I didn't know a hindi version existed.

[V_S]

Starring Handsome Amitabh and graceful Maushmi.
Man Mera Chahe - Lata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq_D06v77Po

Tum Ho Mere Dil Ki Dhadkan - Wonderful! Wonderful Kishore Ji!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIiDp2VDeAw

Rim Jhim Gire Saawan - Inimitable Lata ji!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmD6GfZgKX8&NR=1
Remembering those memorable 7 years in Bombay. Just like them drenched in that monsoon rains. Feel one among them on the streets of Mumbai. What a beautiful place and the never tiring crowd even past the midnight! :cry2:

Rim Jhim Gire Saawan - Kishore Kumar Again, but this one is a big beast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VzUxxa0c2I&feature=related
Very touching and beautiful composition, but again we can see no overflows, everything is kept within limits by RDB saab. :notworthy: Soulful sitar throughout the song. What a wonderful song and Kishore ji :notworthy: Please don't forget to see the first comment on this video. I totally agree and he is correct. Where all this gone now?

[raagadevan]

"Hottest songs of the week"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/musicchart/6692253.cms?chartid=1&periodtype=4

[Sunil_M88]

Rim Jhim Gire Saawan - Inimitable Lata ji!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmD6GfZgKX8&NR=1

Remembering those memorable 7 years in Bombay. Just like them drenched in that monsoon rains. Feel one among them on the streets of Mumbai. What a beautiful place and the never tiring crowd even past the midnight! :cry2:

Rim Jhim Gire Saawan - Kishore Kumar Again, but this one is a big beast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VzUxxa0c2I&feature=related

Very touching and beautiful composition, but again we can see no overflows, everything is kept within limits by RDB saab. :notworthy: Soulful sitar throughout the song. What a wonderful song and Kishore ji :notworthy: Please don't forget to see the first comment on this video. I totally agree and he is correct. Where all this gone now?

What a lovely song, thanks a lot :thumbsup:

[Sunil_M88]

Another gem by RDB JI, one of his last but most memorable compositions. Sung by Asha mam and in relation to V_S post, this is also a rain song.

Enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVg7aR64DBg&feature=related

[tvsankar]

Sunil,
thanks for the song.. this is my most most favourite no........................ Haunthing tune................
love the video also..........

[V_S]

That's a great one Sunil! As Usha ji said, a haunting one and the visuals also reflect that perfectly that mood with rain, mist and andhera setting in.

[V_S]

Rajnigandha Phool Tumhare - Lataji
Simple song conceived by Salil da as visualized by the legendary director Basu Chaterjee (I love most of his films). And how beautiful and elegant Vidya Sinha looks in sari with the bindi. Girl next door feeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qa58miSJ-c&feature=related

Kai Baar Yuheen Dekha Hai - Mukesh Ji.
Again on the streets of Mumbai. A very simple heart-felt melody. After brief pallavi, Salil da reminds their previous relation through that wonderful trumpet. Heroine caught in dilemma whether to renew her previous relation or go with her new lover. Salil da coming with a stunner of a tune and wow! Basu ji's visuals exploiting the situation perfectly. Mukesh expresses that dilemma exactly in his singing. No wonder he got National Award for best playback singer for singing this wonderful and memorable composition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ex_cZL-o8o

[Sunil_M88]

Ghoonghat mein chejra aapka


http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=GB#/watch?v=gY29mN9wew0

Hariharan in ARAs finest composition :clap:

[V_S]

Simti si Sharmai si from Parwana (1971). What a memorable song!

Guitar strumming prelude! When Kishore sings 'Sharmai si' even a stone heart will melt. If you already started amazing the sweetness of pallavi, charanam sounds more sweeter and with Kishore's 'vengalam' and 'gaantham' voice attracts you completely. This was one of the special tunes composed especially for Kishore.

Another beauty of the song is the underlying rhythm pattern. When charanam starts with 'Jab Tak Tumhe Dekhaa Nahi' the percussion starts only at 'Tumhe Dekhaa Nahi' and it's so casually done. Also when Kishore sings 'Sharmai si' in pallavi after Charnam, there is a stop and then the beat starts with a sort of jerk giving a wonderful listen.

One of the first Madan Mohan songs I have been introduced to in 90's. Before I knew Madan Mohan's compositions, I used to think only Shankar-Jaikishen, SDB and Naushad were greatest composers, but this is one of the songs that proved me wrong completely. After this song I completely went back to 50's and 60's of MM (but not to forget his 70's gems like Baawarchi, Mausam, Parwana et al) and still stuck there. Also Madan Mohan and Kishore Kumar combination is very rare. MM preferred mostly Talat, Rafi, Lata and Asha for his style of compositions. Even though he belong to punjab school of composers, you can see there will be no hint of punjabi influence in his compositions which is another unique aspect. Sad part is he left us very early at the age of 51. Geniuses like Madan Mohan ji are not born again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvUiIwaTWfA

[Sunil_M88]

Simti si Sharmai si from Parwana (1971). What a memorable song!

Guitar strumming prelude! When Kishore sings 'Sharmai si' even a stone heart will melt. If you already started amazing the sweetness of pallavi, charanam sounds more sweeter and with Kishore's 'vengalam' and 'gaantham' voice attracts you completely. This was one of the special tunes composed especially for Kishore.

Another beauty of the song is the underlying rhythm pattern. When charanam starts with 'Jab Tak Tumhe Dekhaa Nahi' the percussion starts only at 'Tumhe Dekhaa Nahi' and it's so casually done. Also when Kishore sings 'Sharmai si' in pallavi after Charnam, there is a stop and then the beat starts with a sort of jerk giving a wonderful listen.

One of the first Madan Mohan songs I have been introduced to in 90's. Before I knew Madan Mohan's compositions, I used to think only Shankar-Jaikishen, SDB and Naushad were greatest composers, but this is one of the songs that proved me wrong completely. After this song I completely went back to 50's and 60's of MM (but not to forget his 70's gems like Baawarchi, Mausam, Parwana et al) and still stuck there. Also Madan Mohan and Kishore Kumar combination is very rare. MM preferred mostly Talat, Rafi, Lata and Asha for his style of compositions. Even though he belong to punjab school of composers, you can see there will be no hint of punjabi influence in his compositions which is another unique aspect. Sad part is he left us very early at the age of 51. Geniuses like Madan Mohan ji are not born again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvUiIwaTWfA

Navin nischol looks so young, he passed away this year on 19 march. R.I.P

[Sunil_M88]

Here is another song from Goonghat. I think it is one of the rarest duets of SPB and asha man.

Enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBS0p4PQuXk

[tvsankar]

Thanks for the no Sunil. Nice Picturisation................ like it.....

[V_S]

This is what I have been taking about. Madan Mohan of 50's. If I say a word about these compositions, I will be limiting its beauty. Please take one song at a time at your leisure and just enjoy them separately. I guarantee you will never to return to 2011 and its mediocrity. People say Lataji has saved her best to sing for Madan Mohanji which is very true. I can hear from these songs straightway and these songs were sung by Lataji when she was just in her teens and 20's. Feel the emotion brought out by Lataji at her early age and that's why she is Queen of singers. Because Madan Mohan's compositions are difficult to sing, especially his 50's and 60's. Without Lataji it would be impossible to get the soul out of his hard-worked compositions. Can you hum today's songs and relish, just that you have to see some one perform and enjoy. It is always a great feeling when you are able to hum a song after your first listen or whenever the song comes to your mind. These are the kind of songs which will take you to eternity.

Sanwari Surat Mann Bhai - Ada (1951)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Fb7op_Jyo

Hame Ho Gaya Tumse Pyar - Madhosh (1951)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK0Ax7ZNRSE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7YyWDuTWQ4

Mera qarar leja - Ashiana (1952)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89KQk7-Mj7o (only Talat version is there on the net, could not find lata's version for listening, but it is there for download)

Badi Barbadiyan Lekar - Dhun (1953)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrdTgcsQ_W8

Hamare Baad Ab Mehfil Mein - Baghi (1953)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBaV-KgfVnw

Chand Madhyam hai - Railway Platform (1955)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTJ5AT_xISw

Sapne Mein sajan Se Do Baatein - Gateway of India (1957)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWFDNTBGCro

Tu pyar Kare Ya Thukraye - Dekh Kabira Roya (1957)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VCpTu4Q0fE

Chain Nahin Aaye Kahan Dil Jaye - Samundar (1957)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPdXjHYrFDs

Hum Pyar Mein Jalnewalon Ki - Adalat (1958)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X1IPWcnVAw

Tum Ho Saath Raat Bhi Haseen - Mohar (1959)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPyMOzNAuKo

Thanks a lot for youtube uploaders who are very passionate about these gems and bringing back great memories.

[Sunil_M88]

Lovely memorable song from Mohra


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHzzdUKEqQ

[Sunil_M88]

Rajesh Roshan's KING UNCLE with Jackie shroff's lifetime performance - This used to be my fav movie at one point.

Here are two songs
Taare aasman ke (Ignore dubbing and foward clip to 0:54 for the song)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpFyyYe_WMw&feature=related

Akkad bakkad bombay bo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adPvYaPoLSU&feature=related

[Sunil_M88]

Saregamapa L'il Champs 2011 June 17 '11 - Srasthi & Simran

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qR2NQjnb4g

Here is the original from the movie bobby 1973 (rishi kapoors debut)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ihr134PEGk

[Sunil_M88]

Muhammad Rafi - Ek Dil Ke Tukde Hazar Hue - Film Pyar Ki Jeet (1948)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN9VJFWI9ew

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8kLti9Hrw

It's only been a day since this song released and it's already made me weep with a smile Ajay-atul :clap:

[V_S]

Very nice song Sunil! Sudden change in rhythm in between is too good. But somehow the video is not my cup of tea. Very standard visuals with absolutely no feel in their acting except for the artificial smiles. I don't know why the directors are not trying to justify the hardwork done in music with supporting visuals.

[Querida]

Muhammad Rafi - Ek Dil Ke Tukde Hazar Hue - Film Pyar Ki Jeet (1948)

wow...great find Sunil!!

[Sunil_M88]

Another superb song by Viju Shah from Mohra

Ae kaash kahin aisa hota - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYd32fgz1tg

[V_S]

Kaun Aaya Mere - Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) - Madan Mohan - Manna Dey
One of the best of Manna Dey and what a superb composition by Madan Mohan! Legends of all time! :notworthy:
The song just starts slowly touching your feet, just like the waves touching our feet, then slowly and steadily climbs and captures parts of our body and finally captures us all over including our heart and soul. Truly divine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoSa9UxDaFM
Best anecdote on the song on youtube by one of his fan "RealMusicKing".
One morning, Madan Mohan called Manna and asked "What are you doing? Come on over & have lunch with me". Manna arrived at his flat. Besides being a MD, Madan an excellent chef, was cooking mutton with okra. Manna said "What kind of combination is this?". Madan said "Eat it first, then comment". Manna was speechless. The dish was finger licking good. Then Madan told Manna " I have also made a beautiful tune for you. Make sure you sing it well". It was this Superhit!!!! :-)

Thanks for the uploaders and the visitors who make some wonderful comments which brings nostalgia about these timeless classic! Where is bollywood now?

[V_S]

What to say about this gem again by Madan Mohan, Rafi and Lata. It is impossible to get such melodies today. If Singing Gods Rafi and Lata steal our every part of body and soul by their singing, Madan mohan's composition again at his best. The sitar itself tells his monumental effort. Not a single song is wasted from him, all are pure pure gems. And what a lyrics by Rajender Krishnan. "Do ghadi woh jo paas aa baithe Hum zamane se door ja baithe". It means, Two clocks (time) are coming and sitting near us (reminding us of time is running by), but we will go far away from this world and rest.
How about the visuals, innocent Madhulabala and Bharat Bhushan and this is what love is all about. Outstanding! Everything so right about the song!

Do Ghadi Woh Jo Pass Aa Baithe - Gateway of India (1957)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWlAtayprGY

[V_S]

Hai Isi Mein Pyar Ki Aabroo - Anpadh (1962)
Another of my favorite. Surprised to hear (from youtube comments) that this song is written by the last mogul emperor Bahadur Shah Jafar. Another top class melody from Madan Mohan and Lata. Your eyes will surely be wet after listening this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6CdYuvCH3k

Shreya Ghoshal's 100/100 rendering as Lataji. Can you find any mistakes? Impossible. And no strain in her face at all. Clearly a future legend!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riGeSK3O5JQ&feature=related

[baroque]

anpadh...madhan mohan's masterpiece

DAZZLING khaiyyam saab's
:musicsmile:
http://www.raaga.com/player4/?id=108737&mode=100&rand=0.34852303169253773

ankhon mein humne.....lata and kishore.

vinatha.

[Sunil_M88]

Some of my all time fav. songs sung by... drum roll, hate him or love him but you cannot ignore him, Mr. Himesh bhai.

Aap Ki Kashish, Viraaniya, Woh Yaad Naa Aaye,Yeh Tera Mera Milna, Ahista Ahista, Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen, Yehi Hota pyar, Tanha Tanha, Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan Jaage, Sanu Guzara Zamana

[Querida]

Two songs to add: one that has been paid to attention to in detail only now
with the second one, it's my first time hearing it and simply mesmerized

"O Re Piya" - Aaja Nachle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awZ9sOTA54

Megha Re Megha Re - Lata Mangeshkar and Suresh Wadkar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApaEgkETt2w&feature=related

[rajraj]

From Aah(1953)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppc0MD84FKE

[raagadevan]

Dhanyavad; Shukriya; Thank you and Goodbye, Shammi Kapoor!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgoHt_SEuq4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beqTR...34F075E9DA4455 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beqTRIpoos8&playnext=1&list=PLDB34F075E9DA4455)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVU1isA7vg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIuorCZJYUc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7rK...feature=relmfu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7rKGPDW10&feature=relmfu)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSFIbLDdeUc&feature=relmfu

[V_S]

Thanks for sharing raagadevan some beautiful gems.

Shammi ji! What a charismatic actor. A Legend of Hindi cinema. Very sad to hear his demise. RIP :sad:

[Querida]

Been listening to a host of songs sung by Rahet Fateh Ali Khan
Thought to share this one:

First time hearing it esp. because did not watch Billu Barber and only heard "Love Mera Hit Hit" :lol:

"Jaoon Kahan"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY0KcmZqxRg&feature=related

[Mahen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLVM7WQN6_E&feature=relmfu

Kareena :slurp: dont miss the tamil verses...

[rajraj]

Ka karoon sajani aaye na baalam by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iDE66o_b4

[raagadevan]

Raj: The original version of "ka karoon sajni..." by Ustaad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is a real masterpiece! Thank you for posting it.

Here is another version by another singer; from Basu Chatterjee's movie SWAMI (1977); orchestration by Rajesh Roshan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4niFOzerwU&feature=related

[Sunil_M88]

Gupt - all songs

Was one of the most stalwart albums of the 90s and it still continues to rock.

[rajraj]

nis din barasat nain hamare - K.L.Saigal in Tansen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGXtmCD_FTY&NR=1

[V_S]

Thank you rajraj sir for sharing some very rare gems of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and K L Saigal. Gone are those days!

[raagadevan]

Here is another song from a later attempt at a TANSEN movie. The movie was never filmed; or the songs officially released. This is the complete (original) recording of the song "shadajnE paayaa yEh vardaan..." composed by Ravindra Jain, and sung by K.J. Yesudas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEpWWp7tct4

[rajraj]

Thanks RD for the song by Jesudas. I was searching for similar song where he sings in different ragas in old Tansen movie. It is probably buried in somewhere.

Here is another Saigal song I like:

sOjaa raajkumaari (Zindagi)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX3PjVsLKu4&feature=related

(RD and V.S: You are welcome. I will post some more songs I liked from the 40s and 50s! :) )

[rajraj]

A couple of songs by Juthika Roy:

From the movie Ratan Deep(1952)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtWRsPSF9EN&eature=related

Not sure this was in a movie:

aaj mere ghar preetam aaye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psm8pUx1qaE

If you like Juthika Roy, please let me know. I will post more. I have an old LP record full of her songs! :)

[Shakthiprabha]

Thanks for those picks raj...I have vaguely heard, (actually dont remember but lyrics sound familiar) juthika's mein to ram ratan and aaj mere ghar...Pronunciation and the whole music takes us a century back......its like living a diff world.... soja rajakumari ofcourse is lil famous for its days....ranjit ray increased the pace of the song...or may be soja should be rightly saigals...
"sooooo...jaaa" :) thanks raj, it was a diff experience.

[rajraj]

Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya- Swarna sundhari(1957)

Swarna sundhari was made in Telugu,Tamil and Hindi.

Lata Mangeshkar and Mohmd Rafi in the Hindi version:

httP://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3YNCyNm6o

It was a popular song in all versions.

[Anoushka]

Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya- Swarna sundhari(1957)

Swarna sundhari was made in Telugu,Tamil and Hindi.

Lata Mangeshkar and Mohmd Rafi in the Hindi version:

httP://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3YNCyNm6o

It was a popular song in all versions.

Thanks uncle, one of favourites :)

[Querida]

Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya- Swarna sundhari(1957)

Swarna sundhari was made in Telugu,Tamil and Hindi.

Lata Mangeshkar and Mohmd Rafi in the Hindi version:

httP://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3YNCyNm6o

It was a popular song in all versions.

:ty: shared with a friend who knows hindi :D
yet still i am stuck to "Thesulavathe" version :thumbsup:

[rajraj]

From Miss Mary (1957)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTvZuQ2-bYk&feature=related


I think the movie was first made in Tamil followed by Telugu and Hindi. A popular song still heard in musical events and concerts.

Tamil version from Missiamma:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_VIIAPqXxM&feature=related


Telugu version from Missamma:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhwztjcK6x0&feature-related

[raagadevan]

"Top 10 Lata Mangeshkar all time classic songs"

(Selected by Times of India)

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videols/10140053.cms

[rajraj]

A song from Awara(1957) that was popular and the tune was copied in the Tamil movie song " madhi kulavum yaazhisaiye" sung by M.S.Rajeswari


Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWGrqOWCGuA&feature-related

[rajraj]

A song in Malkauns (Hindholam in carnatic music) :

mana tadpat hari dharshanko aaj by Mohammad Rafi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=tz7C0MEaMfQ

It was a popular movie and this song was the most popular. Even today it is sung in bhajans and other musical events.

A difficult song to sing! :) One of my favourite classical tunes.

[madhu]

I remember the following lyrics. but can't find the song any where. Please respond if you have heard it or know about it.

Humnasheen , dekho yeh humnasheen mera hai aasman meri hai yeh zameen
Guzregi zindagi ke lamhe meri yahin,

I remember listening it in Sony TV when they were just starting transmission (daly some 6-7 hours).

just can't find the song.

please help

[rajraj]

A song from Badi Bahen(1950 ? ), a very popular one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xla97GWKb4g

The tune was used in a Tamil song in vaazhkkai(1949).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVhPFC840TQ

vaaazhkkai was a great hit and this song was popular and it was common for people of all ages to hum the tune or sing the first few lines. It was released when I was in middle school (sh........ no comments/guess about my age ! :lol: )
I used to sing this song and I still do ! :) The original Hindi song was also popular, a good reason to use the tune in vaazhkkai.

Have fun going back to the 40s and singing "eNNi eNNi paarkka manam". = ( When I think about it my heart is filled with joy! :) )

? I think Badi Bahen was released before vaazhkkai.

vaazhkkai was Vaijayanthimala's first movie!

[rajraj]

anmol ghadi was a hit movie. I liked most of the songs. Here is one:

jawaan hai mohabbat by Noor Jehan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjNYWwtBjeY

There is something special in the voices of Noor Jehan,Shamshad Begum, Kanan Devi and others! May be, you can tell me! :)
The youtube readers have a lot to say.


Next I will post a teaser! :)

[V_S]

rajraj,
That was a fantastic composition by Naushad saab. Thanks a lot. Gone are those legends :sad: Naushad ji compositions are the first ones I started to collect, when it comes to Hindi songs. Really they are all 'anmol ghadi'.
I love all their voices before Lataji's era. Noor Jehan, Shamshad Begum, Kanan Devi, Uma Devi, Suraiya, Amirbhai Karnataki all have striking and strikingly similar voice deep rooted in folk and nativity.

Main dil mein dar basa laai by Suraiya from the same film is again an all time classic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqTz9qFz1SY

[raagadevan]

"Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh dies"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ghazal-maestro-Jagjit-Singh-dies/articleshow/10297844.cms


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLprWQbivAk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZEoUPd7mLs&feature=related

[V_S]

Oh No. Can't believe it. This year is too bad, many legends have been taken from the world. Rest in Peace Jagjit ji :sad:

[baroque]

VERY SAD DAY!:(

LEGEND LIVES IN HIS MAGICAL WORKS!

Film - Saath Saath

tum ko dekha.....

Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PavqSh1PZUo&feature=related


Film - Sarfarosh

Hoshwalon Ko Khabar ........Jagjit Singh.....Jatin - Lalit


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_iFD-VQKBA

Elegant Voice!

Har taraf har jagah beshumar aadmi.......

Lata Mangeshkar and Jagjit Singh


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyvY-NPft6M&feature=related


Vinatha.

[rajraj]

Jagjit Singh in Prem Geet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZAEbC8182I


Hothon se chhoo lo tum 'MERA GEET AMAR KAR DHO'....

..........sangeet amar kar dho mera geet amar kar dho........


His music will live forever.

May his soul rest in peace!

:(

[rajraj]

Have fun teasing your mate! :lol:

"main kya karoon raam mujhe buddaa mil gaya" from Sangam (1964):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA0HUygau_g&feature=related

Fun song sung in parties even in the 80s. Was a popular song and the movie too!

[rajraj]

This was a popular song. A bit difficult to sing. Still it is sung in parties.


madhuban mein raadhikaa naachchere
giridhar ki muraliyaa bhaajare.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv973KjZH20

[V_S]

What a song to kick start the morning! Singing God Rafi at his best. Listened to it more than 10 times now. Thanks rajraj for reminding me this classic!

[V_S]

Shamshad Beghum's first song for Naushad ji. Even at that time, Naushad ji has composed this song in middle-eastern style.
Jab Usne Gesu Bikhraye - Shahjehan (1946)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmKTDj1BGmM

Rafi's first song for Naushad ji, again from the same film. Eventhough Rafi has sung his first song for a Punjabi film "Gul Baloch" in 1944, I think this is his first hindi song. The surprise in this song is, K L Saigal is the lead singer and Rafi only comes at the end when a beggar is shown. In that way this is a unique song as both singing legends sang this song. This opportunity did not happen to others like Lata, Asha or Kishore. People also say that only Rafi got the opportunity to meet K L Saigal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhHJeZ844Mc


These two songs are not special just for the above milestones, it is very special for the way it is composed. Only Naushad ji can bring in all the indian classical flavor blended with folk to reach every audience right from the time it was released till today after 65 long years. These songs has travelled several generations, seen many changes in the musical paths, yet didn't shy away from capturing our hearts. That's why they are called classic!

[rajraj]

A little bit of philosophical touch! In fact sad! :(

dhek there sansaar ki haalat kya ho gayi bhagwaan kithnaa badhal gayaa insaan.........


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP30-OiIst8&feature=related

The Tamil version of the song is in the movie Naastikan sung by Trichy Lokanathan.

I could not find a video clip. I think the audio clip is in Raaga.

The song deals with the partition of India.

I used to sing the Tamil version that goes like:

maanilamel sila maanidaraal enna maarudhal paarayyaa manidhan maariyadhenayyaa.........

[rajraj]

I listened to this qawwaali about 30 years back sung by a teenager after dinner in our place. We used to have dinner and singing those days! I remembered the line 'na to karavaan ki taraash hai'. Had no clue about the movie. Here it is from Youtube! :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znAvEa6E9pw


( The girl who sang the qawwaali is a physician now! Hope she is still entertaining friends with her sweet voice! :) )

This is one of the few qawwaalis I liked. I will post others later.

[rajraj]

Udan khatola (Hindi) was a hit movie and was dubbed into Tamil as Vaanaratham(1956).

Here is one song from those versions sung by Lata Mangeshkar:


more sainyaa jee utharenge................nadhiyaa dheere chalo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uisMSwnjQXw&feature=related

endhan kaNNaalan karai nOkki pogiraan nadhiye nee mella pO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl2-gz1Xr4g&feature=related

There are a few more songs in both languages. I will post them if I find them! :)

[Sunil_M88]

Nau Do Gyarah - Aankhon Mein Kya Ji - Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edqh8JLnV7s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edqh8JLnV7s)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edqh8JLnV7s

[rajraj]

Happy DeepaavaLi ! :)

Indian cinema caught up with Rock and Roll songs in the fifties. One of the earliest movies to feature a rock and roll tune was 'Aasha' (Hindi)(1957). The movie was a hit and the producer made it in Tamil as Adhisaya PeN with a HIndi tune repeated.

Here is 'Eenaa Meenaa Deekka':

Male singing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0FEdfIY660&feature=related

Both male and female singing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-5LiI8hzp8


Tamil(female) version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFk6I015nq8

There is a male version in Tamil too. I could not find the video or audio clip.

This song was popular during my college days and the loudspeakers used to blare this song in college functions.
Fond memories! :)
I sing a few lines from the Tamil version.

Have fun! :)

Happy DeepavaLi with a lot of sweets!

[V_S]

rajraj,
Naushad's premier composition - More sainyya jee Utarenge paar ho, nadiya dhire baho. My relatives who are in Pune used to tell, they listen to these timeless classics on Binaca Geetmala hosted by Radio Ceylon anchored by Hamid Sayani. They just close their ears for anything greater than 70s. :lol: They are so obsessed that they didn't want to spoil their ears. Even though they may not seem right, I don't blame them. They had listened to such high quality compositions that they can talk about them days together. Beautiful times spent with them. Remember them when I listen to these 50s-60's classics.

Sunil,
Another splendid one by S D Burman. I was staying in Sion that time and used to walk or travel by Bus/train to next station Matunga for food. Every time I used to carry this tape 'Dev Anand hits' in my walkman and never tired of listening to these gems.

Thanks for reminding these gems!

[rajraj]

Hope you had a fun filled DeepaavaLi!

Let us have Deepavali for some more time!

You might have read about Muthswami Dikshithar composing and singing in Amrutavarshini to bring rains to Ettayapuram area. Tansen (Saigal) sings in Deepak (?) to turn the lights on.

diya jalao jagmag jagmag........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0mNrYx9j3E

One of my friends used to sing diya jalao!

If you are interested in listening to the composition by Dikshithar(not a movie song):


Balamuralikrishna sings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z4p4lXCtMU&feature=related

[rajraj]

In October 1966 I attended a concert by M.S.Subbulakshmi in Chicago. I was a student then. After the concert she mingled with the audience and was kind enough to autograph the booklet distributed at the concert. I still have the autographed booklet with the list of songs for the concert tour and also the concert in the United Nations on Oct 23,1966. She sang Hari tum haro.

Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itUXh4UrTZc

This song is not in the movie Meera(1947) with M.S.Subbulakshmi as Meera. Here is a song from the movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH3YvwL_B64&feature=related

The movie was made in Hindi and Tamil with MS as Meera in both. Most of the songs are in Youtube. You might want to browse. The movie is also in Youtube.

I posted this on Oct 28the because I was listening to some of her carnatic songs and also this happens to be the day I joined the rat race (starting to work) in the US ! :lol: Time flies. Nothing like those college years! :)

Have a good weekend! :)

[V_S]

Wow! that one was a memorable one Raj! No words to describe the feeling when MS sings, God will automatically be in front of us. Kural'la enna vaseegaram, Aha! Thanks a lot for sharing these everlasting gems. Need to revisit others as you recommended. Very nice to hear your nostalgic moments. You are gifted to meet and get autograph from 'Bharat Ratna' MS.

[V_S]

A Masterpiece by Vasant Desai. Gunj Uthi Shehnai (1959). A perfect example on how songs should be composed for a movie based on love.

Jeewan Mein Piya Tere Saat Rahe - A joyous composition for lovers enjoying their heavenly moments. No two thoughts about Rafi-Lata when it comes to singing. Pranaam! We can give everything for the starting aalaap!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWeFgA9khks

After all the jubilant mood, most other songs fall into pathos, lori and grief. Again Rafi and Lata takes up another mood and melts our heart. Especially listen to these gems.

Dil Ka Khilona Haye Toot Gaya by Lata ji.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se7iJuVesJE&feature=related

And this feverish high pitch nostalgia by one and only Rafi. Kehdo Koi Na Kare Yahan Pyaar. What a pain in his voice and singing by this singing God! Hear those gliding sangathis!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSab_aD2_KA&feature=related

A shenoi beauty in Gunj Uthi Shehnai. Teri Shehnai Bole. A perfect lori by Rafi-Lata. Any disturbing and tiring mind will be put to sleep immediately by this devagaanam!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_voc0jK2s1c&feature=related

What variations shown by these legends in singing and some greatest compositions by Vasant Desai! Come back those B&W era!

[rajraj]

If you spent sleepless nights before DeepaavaLi here is a lullaby for you- one of the best in Hindi cinema:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIh_6efSU1E&feature=related


From the movie Do Bhiga Zamin, considered to be a trend setter or trend changer.

[rajraj]

Here is a song from Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje, one of the first color movies directed by Shantaram with his wife in the cast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAuqnaI9ZH0&feature=related

I liked the movie and the songs. Will post another song later. The story is about a dancer with Gopi Krishna in the lead.

The tune was used in a Tamil movie and the song is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVkMwxlgbEs

[rajraj]

Here is a song in Jaijaiwanti (Dwijawanti in carnatic music with a slight difference) from Seema(1955).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXGMxTTB_Dg

Jaiajaiwanti is one of my favourite raagaas along with Malkauns,Bageshri,Darbari Kanada and a few others!

Unfortunately there are not that many movie songs in Jaijaiwanti! :( There are a number of classical renditions in vocal and instrumental. Here is one in Sarangi, if you like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELdSdZMl8k

Sarangi is a vanishing instrument. It disappeared from carnatic music centuries back. It appears as though it is fading from Hindustani music also.

If you like violin here is a piece:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdkZomCA57w

I am sure you have listened to vocal renditions by Bhimsen Joshi, Jasraj and others! :)

Have a good weekend. I will post something with ankle bells after the weekend! :)

[rajraj]

Many of the movies from 60s and earlier had dance sequences with ankle bells. Some classical dances. Here is one that is not:

na maanu na maanu na maanu re ..............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrEoTVRSJGU&feature=related

There are a few more dance sequences in Ganga Jamuna. :)

[V_S]

Please continue sir! Some scintillating songs shared from Seema, Ganga Jamuna and Janak Janak Payal Bhaje. JJPB yet another masterpiece from Vasant Desai. I dont' know who started this trend. Many songs that time fell into the same raaga category like in 'Naine so Naine'. Mayakkum maalai pozhuthe ne po po, Kalaiye en vaazhvinil and even one shankar-jaikishan song, I think sung by Talat ji, can't remember now.

Seema song was sung by lata ji in some outstanding fashion, especially the climax sangathis, what a control, yet elegant and what a life in the song!

[rajraj]

Shiavaranjani is a raga used to express sorrow or longing. Here is a song from the 60s:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llLLU38tCk8

From ' Piya milan ki aas' (1961)

There are many songs in Shivaranjani. I will post some later.

[Sunil_M88]

SD Burman's Waqt ne kiya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UiXeDqpz1s

[rajraj]

Ek pardesi mera dhil le gaya - Phagun 1958

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTbKjS2U2b8

The tune was used in Alibaba and 40 Thieves=Tamil (alibabavum 40 thirudargaLum)

Chinnanchiru chitte en cheenaa kalkaNde

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qY0TghS5I&feature=fvsr

[tfmlover]

Ek pardesi mera dhil le gaya - Phagun 1958

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTbKjS2U2b8

The tune was used in Alibaba and 40 Thieves=Tamil (alibabavum 40 thirudargaLum)

Chinnanchiru chitte en cheenaa kalkaNde

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qY0TghS5I&feature=fvsr

hi rajraj

the original ,which came in 1954
composed by S.N. Tripathi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-PsSpDhezA

(Modern Theatres remade the same to Tamil with MGR in 1956
in which 'Veda' pretty much carried the same tunes )


your 'Ik Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya from Phagun which came 1958 ,
re-derived work by O . P Nayar ,so to speak

Regards

[rajraj]

Thanks tfml for reminding me. I have songs from both 'alibaba aur chaalis chor' and alibabavum 40 thirudargaLum' in my list to be posted later, particularly "maasilaa uNmai kaadhale"! :)



hi rajraj
your 'Ik Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya from Phagun which came 1958 ,
re-derived work by O . P Nayar ,so to speak

[rajraj]

There are many songs in Darbari kanada or a tune close to the raga. I chose this one because it happens to be a bhajan and also brings out the raga well:

Tora man darpan from kaajal kehlaye(1965) by Asha Bhonsle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c44Ah24hr9M

Have a good weekend! :)

[Sunil_M88]

Afsana likh rahi hoon - Dard (1947)

Naushad Sahib :bow:

Each word is pure soul, you don't get this kind of music anymore

[rajraj]

Here is the youtube link with lyrics! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgl-zMQF-ck&feature=related



Afsana likh rahi hoon - Dard (1947)

Naushad Sahib :bow:

Each word is pure soul, you don't get this kind of music anymore

[Sunil_M88]

Thanks raj raj

Pyara pyara yeh sama hai LATA FILM LAL QUILA 1960 MD S. N. TRIPATHI.avi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6JM7NEM1A

Those inter spaced instrumentations between the charanams e.g @1:06 are heavenly to say the least

[rajraj]

Madhumati (1958) was a popular movie and so were the songs from the movie. Here is one hummed by even those who did not know Hindi! :) This song was played repeatedly in college functions!

Dil tadap tadap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPAbV3erGJQ&feature=related


While celebrating the golden jubilee of this movie Vaijayanthimalaa wanted it remade in color. It has not happened yet.

[rajraj]

Kabuliwaala (1961) has this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkBSm4utCAw

Upkar(1967) has this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zciOVqRsqxk

I was listening to the songs in Upkar and this song reminded me of a Tamil movie song and here it is:

From NeengaL kEttavai(1984) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVLbj4hcBI0

Read the comments in all three video clips to get more information!

Happy Thanksgiving to all those in the US! :)

[raagadevan]

"Unforgettable Pancham"

'Pancham Unmixed', the musical show by The Hindu Friday Review November fest, 2011, Sunday last had the city swaying to R.D. Burman's music.

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article2653071.ece

[rajraj]

Bageshri (Bageswari ) has been used in many songs. It has two different scales. Here is one from Rangoli(1962):

Jao jao nand ki lala

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz547QLMwhc&feature=related

Music directors change a note or two slightly to get a different effect. This song seems to follow the scale without any change.


Have a good weekend! :)

[suvai]

raj nga.....what a lovelyy song.............jao jao nand ki lala...I have never heard it before....magnetic tune & rendition....thanks nga for sharing....:-)

[rajraj]

Ustad Sultan Khan passed away a few days back. :(

May his soul rest in peace.

In his memory here are two video clips:

Chandni se raat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crYWuSk81O4

A thumri with Shoba Gurtu:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROn7BuKt5KE&feature=related

He has sung in a few movies. When I find the clips I will add to this post.

Sarangi is fading as did some other instuments. Hope the younger generations pick up the instrument.

A song from Hum Dil De chuke Sanam:

Albela sajan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA5nR-HtotE&feature=related

[Sunil_M88]

Ye sansaar ye sansaar from Sansaar 1951, MD is B S Kalla Singer is Talat Mehmood

Here is the youtube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGkw7vD5rKI

Outstanding lyrics, I can relate to the chorus a lot

[rajraj]

Here is a song from my high school days:

bina madhura madhura kach bol by Saraswati Rane in Ram Rajya(1943)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9T6e8tfBLk

Sound quality is not that good. Here is Kavita Krishnamurthi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcmYysyjbYU&feature=related

Bhimpalas is known as Abheri in Carnatic music.

Here is part of a Sarod-Violin jugalbandi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW4MXgqAij0&feature=related

Have a good weekend! :)

[baroque]

RIP Dev Anandji! :(

Dil ka bhanwar kare.......S.D.Burman ......Rafi......with Nutan.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plAkyLrQIdI&feature=relmfu

abhi Na jao chhod kar.......Jaidev........Asha & Rafi....with Sadhana.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbK8KW-1D34&feature=relmfu

Tasweer teri dil mein......Salilda.......Lata & Rafi....with Mala Sinha.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAd5Bj9CVog

Panna ki tamanna........R.D.Burman.......Lata & Kishore...with Zeenat aman.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WealyzFhBW8

Vinatha.

[raagadevan]

"Dev Anand: The eternal romantic hero of Bollywood"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/-Dev-Anand-The-eternal-romantic-hero-of-Bollywood/articleshow/10983428.cms


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b543r0E8ciI

[baroque]

Forever in our memory!

aankhon mein kya ji......S.D.burman....Kishore Kumar & Asha.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edqh8JLnV7s&feature=relmfu


yeh raat yeh chandni....Hemant Da.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBw_JSiNF9c&feature=related


aankhon hi aankhon mein ishara ho gaya..... O.P.Nayyar.....Rafi & Geeta Dutt.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9ANgzH9Pwc

vinatha

[rajraj]

A song from the movie Aah(1953):

sunte ti naam hum

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThyBS9_G9fc&feature=related

Aah ws dubbed into Tamil as 'avan' with all tunes in tact. The Tamil versions fo the songs were translations of the Hindi lyrics. All songs were popular. I will post a song I liked most and still sing - Raja ki aayegi baraat ! :)

[V_S]

vinatha, raagadevan,
Great songs shared in memory of one and only charismatic Dev Anand ji. He is not a great actor, but a great 'Guide' for our life.

rajraj sir, thank you for 'sunte te naam hum jinka bahar'. Lata ji and her mesmerizing voice, unbeatable.

Sunil, Wow! I have not heard this. Thank you for sharing this rare gem. velvety talat ji. sugamo sugam!.

[V_S]

Even though Dev Anand ji left us, these memories of him will never leave us. Missing you so much. Sharing some gems of Dev ji from Patita (1953) scored by Shankar-Jaikishan ji. Lyrics by Shailendra ji. My favorite lyricist. How charming Dev ji is. Always he is.

Patita - Yaad Kiya Dil Ne Kahan - Lata, Hemant Kumar (lilting duet with a soft hemant ji voice). The coolest actor ever. See how he casually acts with cigarette in his hand and lying back lazily with a beautiful smile on his face.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf5EFXATWm0

Patita - Hain Sabse Madhur Woh Geet - Talat Mahmood . This song comes to my mind whenever I think of Dev Anand ji. What a lovely lyrics by Shailendra ji. Nothing like this now. All shattered music scenario.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnuM7GVGLBs&feature=relmfu

Patita - Andhe Jahan Ke - Talat Ji (Not picturized on Dev ji, but a superb song from the same film).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mop-rVzmuIY&feature=relmfu

Two great Lata solos, one happy and another one a sad one, but listen how Lataji brings the contrasting moods. Legend!
Patita - Kisi Ne Apnab - Lata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY6fHtXdg9U&feature=relmfu

Patita - Mitti Se Khelte Ho - Lata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4qDthz1GwY&feature=relmfu

Brings back great memories of Dev Anand ji!

[rajraj]

We listened to a qawwali and a thumri. Time for a ghazal!

here is one by Noor Jahan from the (Pakistani) movie Mere Hazoor:

Hamari sanson mein aaj tak woh......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTQwVmdhBHw&feature-related

A better audio version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFdguOF7gM

I listened to several ghazals by Noor Jahan. For some reason this one stayed with me! :)

Same ghazal by Mehdi Hassan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpjRhdWgqho&feature=related

Have a good weekend! :)

[Sunil_M88]

vinatha, raagadevan,
Great songs shared in memory of one and only charismatic Dev Anand ji. He is not a great actor, but a great 'Guide' for our life.

rajraj sir, thank you for 'sunte te naam hum jinka bahar'. Lata ji and her mesmerizing voice, unbeatable.

Sunil, Wow! I have not heard this. Thank you for sharing this rare gem. velvety talat ji. sugamo sugam!.

Thank you all for your shares on Dev ji

@ V_S sir I hadn't heard it till now either :) so we're in the same boat. I thank my dad for introducing me to these gems otherwise I rarely step out of the comfort zones of my generation.

[baroque]

Madhan mohan's masterpiece!
Rafi's lovely singing.
Beautiful composition!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ6HpFjYWTo&feature=related

vinatha.

[baroque]

Couple of songs from BAHAREN PHIR BHI AAYENGI.....O.P.Nayyar masterpieces!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQblX2TmEZI

Rafi sings for Dharmendra.
Aap ke haseen rukh pe aaj nayaa noor hai....hmmmm..mmmm...mmmmm:musicsmile:

Vibrant Tanuja with handsome Dharmendra!
Asha sings for Tanuja.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpNmhOY33JY

vinatha

[rajraj]

From Aan (1953)

Aaj mere man mein saki ............


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVsW3hMbdsQ&feature=related

[rajraj]

Sunil posted a song from Sansar (1951). Sansar is the Hindi version of Samsaram(Tamil) (1950) and Samsaram(Telugu). Most of the songs were popular and searched for more. I found this song which brought back memories of my childhood days when we used to ride a bullock cart from a railway station in Tanjore district to our ancestral village during summers. I still remember the ride on a dirt road along a river. Here is the Hindi song:

khat khat khat gaadi rook rahe hai.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afrnUNHsDyw

Here is the Tamil version(the video is different):

kada kada loda loda vaNdi.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4TfxFmrGrM

Bullock carts are becoming extinct. I hope somebody opens a part with these carts for joy rides! :)

[Sunil_M88]

This is great rajraj, thanks a lot. Could you please provide a link for the Tamil/Telugu version of the song I posted.

[rajraj]

Sunil,
I was in 8th standard ( third form as they used to call it) or 9th standard when the movie,Samsaram, was released. I used to sing a few songs from samsaram. I recalled the equivalent of 'ye sansar ye sansar' from the tune. I searched for the Tamil version - 'samsaaram samsaaram sakala dharma saaram suka jeevana aadhaaram....'. But, had no success. I think it is available in raaga.com. But my computer would not display the list because I block pop-ups! May be, you can try! :) If I find it anywhere else I will post the link.

[Sunil_M88]

Sunil,
I was in 8th standard ( third form as they used to call it) or 9th standard when the movie,Samsaram, was released. I used to sing a few songs from samsaram. I recalled the equivalent of 'ye sansar ye sansar' from the tune. I searched for the Tamil version - 'samsaaram samsaaram sakala dharma saaram suka jeevana aadhaaram....'. But, had no success. I think it is available in raaga.com. But my computer would not display the list because I block pop-ups! May be, you can try! :) If I find it anywhere else I will post the link.

Thanks I just heard it in Raaga :)

Tamil version - http://www.raaga.com/player4/?id=154917&mode=100&rand=0.8086401369234697

I found the Telugu version too - http://www.mediafire.com/?d0udmytotum

[rajraj]

Here is a song in Bhupali from the movie Bhabhi ki chudiyan(1961):

Jyoti kalash chalke, still a popular song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH6F1PNmbew&feature=related

Bhupali is Mohanam in carnatic music. Here is M.S.Subbulakshmi in Meera(1947):

Giridhara gopala bala........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UllBnLtWEDE

Have a good weekend! :)

[baroque]

Art of minimalism is heartwarming indeed!

KAHIN EK MASOOM NAAZUK SEE LADKI.....romantic Rafi-Khaiyyam :musicsmile:

cajoling the girl ...MAGICAL! :swinghead:

minimalistic sitar, flute with Rafi from Khaiyyam Saab, composer goes after mood of the composition!
Gorgeous poetry. :musicsmile:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9CNGJj0bcs&feature=related


vinatha.

[baroque]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRgYNk5tWc4

Master of tender delivery, Sanjeev Kumar is superb in Dastak.

He comes as a decent, loving man, newly wed, rents a flat unaware that the unit was a red light area house previously.

His new bride longs for a peaceful life, free of prying eyes of the neighbors, their nasty comments, just wants to enjoy her heart's wishes & marital bliss with her darling hubby.

Sanjeev Kumar restricts her, crumbles under society's pressures. she feels trapped, lonely and sad.

mai re main kase kahoon..... Lataji for Madhan mohan- Sanjeev Kumar's Dastak.
Beautiful composition.:musicsmile:

thumri in charukesi.
Lataji's bhaiya na.......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8vsJi-VUuM&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLF815F 5F503FCC458

She loves to sing, adores her hubby, just wants to enjoy the marital bliss...
Can't they just leave her alone?:(
horrible and awful janta!:twisted:

[rajraj]

A popular song from Poonam(1952):

jhoome jhoome dil mera chanda ki chandni mein.........



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbFzsRTlU7k&feature=related


A Tamil song in the same tune from RaththakkaNNeer:

aaLai aaLai paarkkiraar aaLai aaLai paarkkiraar........


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuvYXNgXLy8

[baroque]

DULHAN EK RAAT KI is a nice album with fantastic compositions from Composer Madhan mohan.

Rafi's ek haseen sham ko.... is popular.


I found this composition, piloo raga.
Very enchanting composition.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z13W_zpYzI


maine rang li aaj chunariya.......LATA-MADHAN MOHAN IN RAG PILOO.

Lataji's partnership with Madhan mohan is awesome always.

vinatha

[baroque]

Early Lata's HUM PYAAR MEIN ...from my

Lata - Madhan mohan collection, I was listening this morning when I woke up.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiPb5mWl3Xo

vinatha.

[baroque]

Back to DULHAN EK RAAT KI - Madhan mohan.:musicsmile:


sapno mein agar mere.......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3TFOQgNIGE




http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmfgo5_kai-din-se-jee-hai-bekar-dulhan-ek-raat-ki-1966-lata-mangeshker_shortfilms

kayi din se....

The composition , She sings before that awful night when he dropped her in his car, on the way raped her... very chilling scene, moving picture. Powerful with black and white shadows of Nutan's face , they didn't disgust us by showing the chasing rape, screaming and running.

Director shows class & culture with his subtle, powerful scene.


vinatha

[rajraj]

Songs from Aah were very popular and here is one that has something special. Mukesh sings and acts as horse drawan cart 'driver':


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ieuh2I7AOUI

The horse drawn cart brings back memories from my college days. We (four of us commuting students) used to hire a horse drawn for 8 annas and divide it equally, two annas each. That was to cover the distance from the railway station to the college we attended. Two annas those days bought a piece of wheat halwa for tiffin in the evening. Coffee was one and a half anna. That was considered luxury! :lol:

[V_S]

rajraj sir,
Very nice to read your golden memories and nostalgic moments. Please continue writing sir about your memories, so that we will know more about those days! I remember seeing annas (from my grandfather's Olai purse), but I think by 70's annas all gone. Great to hear the song with your comments.

[raagadevan]

Raj: This is indeed a pleasant surprise! Mukesh had one of the most enchanting singing voices; and it is a rare treat to watch a video of him singing a song and acting the role. Great find! Thank you very much :)

[selvakumar]

Chikni Chameli


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZcOEaHq3gg&context=C3179c56ADOEgsToPDskKiRXhfoOXploR6MxuCRc-r

Bollywood had adopted tollywood fully. Raja Mouli will be laughing after seeing this video :)

After watching it few times I realised that it by Shreya Ghoshal :oops:

mottai boss sanjay dutt pola :shock"

[rajraj]

Here is a song in Mian ki Malhar from Basant Bahar(1956):

Bhay bhanjana vandhana sun hamari............


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBLWQiNXC0w

I like this raga and listen to it often. If you like a classical rendition listen to Bhimsen Joshi or any other stalwarts.

If you want something more recent it is 'Bole re pappihara....' by Vani Jayaram in Guddi (at a faster pace). I will post the link later.

Have a good weekend! :)

[rajraj]

V_S commented on my golden memories. Thanks V_S. I thought I would post a song about childhood memories:

Bachpan ke din bhula na dena from Deedar(1951)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKplk2gMqQY&feature=related

In fact, it reminds me of my childhood visits to my ancestral village(native place) during summers. There was not much to do except wading in the river that becomes a stream winding on the river bed, climbing mango and tamarind trees, and picking lemons for sharbat! :lol: But there was something I enjoyed. That was horseback riding. My uncle had a few horses and a race cart. In the evenings he allowed us to ride the horses. Not alone.
My first ride was when I was about seven years old. A servant would walk along the horse to make sure the riders did not slip and fall down. Those days are gone. No horses anymore! :( Surprisingly some of my neighbors have horses here!

I wrote a short story about my memories of 40s and 50s. Here is the link:

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?2798-vEndaam-thaathaa-(Raj)

[anisha_astrologer]

i feel the title track of the movie Yaadien is worth a mention here. it is a song which always reminds me of my family. the song 'Muqaddar ka Sikander' is very inspirational.

[rajraj]

Chori Chori was a very popular movie in the 50s and so were the songs. Here is a song from that movie, a difficult one to sing:

Rasik balma..........


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF1lNr-LniI

A few other songs were easy to sing/hum. I will post one later! :) Nothing like those college days and these songs in college functions!

[raagadevan]

"Akshay's special birthday gift to Rajesh Khanna, Twinkle"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Akshays-special-birthday-gift-to-Rajesh-Khanna-Twinkle/articleshow/11291670.cms

Happy Birthday (December 29) to the one and only Rajesh Khanna; and Twinkle Khanna! :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXx3gdBf-8

[baroque]

souten...kishore da


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9CgkDCVBao


akhri khat......Rafi saab... dazzling composition from Khaiyyam saab!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp8zmgBnGGQ&feature=related


Nation wide popular R.D.Burman's zindagi ke... behag


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyZ6mv5y5mE



evergreen jeevan se bhari... gorgeous composition... malkunji

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnqKxDr7TPA


charukesi delight Akeley hain chaley aaoh jahan ho
kahan awaz de tumko kahan ho.......Rafi saab.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTeu-Hx0tos

some of my favorites ....

Vinatha.

[rajraj]

I was listening to some carnatic concert clips and to my surprise there was a Tamil composition in Desh, a raga of Hindustani origin. I searched for a Hindi song in Desh and here it is:

kadam chale aage by K.L.Saigal from Bhakta Surdas (1942):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLogHAD4oaI&feature=related

The Tamil song is "thunbam nergaiyil yaazh eduthu nee........" by Bharathidasan. It was M.M.Dandapani Desikar who chose Desh for the song. The appeared in the movie "Or Iravu(1951).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHLWDZQXvq0

If you like to listen to Desh by several stalwarts here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H_lmQMHj6E

Of these stalwarts I had attended concerts by Balamuralikrishna(vocal),S.Balachander(veena), Lalgudi Jayaraman, Ravi Shankar and Allah Rakha. Balachander's concert was during the centenary celebration of my college in 1954.
It was a memorable concert I cherish. He had his own style.

Only Dandapani Desikar used to sing that compostion. Now, many of the current carnatic vocalists sing that composition. What a change in 50 years? :)

I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! :)

I wrote an article about Desh and the Tamil composition:

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?3955-thiraiyil-ilakkiyam-paasamaa-kobamaa-(Raj)

Adding this link to welcome the New Year:

Desh by legends:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqYI0ijhk-8&feature=related

(There is some repetition.)

[raagadevan]

Thank you Raj, for the Desh feast :) I am running out of adjectives to describe the feelings the video (Desh by Legends - "Baje sargam har taraf se goonj bankar des raag...") evokes! Great collection, skillfully put together by Doordarshan.

By the way, I was not able to read your article on Desh as I do not seem to have the right Tamil font on my computer.

Happy 2012 to everyone! :)

[rajraj]

For the next few weeks I will post some lilts to keep the New Year spirit! Here is

'mere piya gaye rangoon........' from Patang(1949):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO-27f41370


Have fun tapping or clapping ! :)





RD: I wrote that article using murasu anjal editor and Inaimathi font. Hope this helps.

[RR]

Raj, vinatha & all: Fantastic songs! :clap:

I recently (re)discovered this one.. (and the raga Tilak Kamod)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aBVQyn7Fqc

Raj: A small tip. If you surround the youtube links with [ video ] & [ /video ], the video will
appear inlined. Can avoid opening one more youtube tab :)

[rajraj]

From the movie Howrah Bridge (1958):

Mera naam chin chin chu...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVKEMOenP-o

The tune borrows from western rock music.

This song brings back memories. My son who does not know Hindi decided to play a Hindi song in a function on his violin. He listened to the song and transferred it to staff notation and played it with a friend who was also a violinist. :) He was about 10 years old at that time! You never know what children are capable of.



Thanks RR. I give the link because the listener can also read the comments by other listeners who give some interesting information and some anecdotes about the movie. Besides, it occupies space. Of course there is the option to watch in 'youtube'. :) Watching it in youtube allows you to browse other threads while listening to the song. I am glad you liked the songs. They take me back to my college days! :)


Raj, vinatha & all: Fantastic songs! :clap:
Raj: A small tip. If you surround the youtube links with [ video ] & [ /video ], the video will
appear inlined. Can avoid opening one more youtube tab :)

[rajraj]

A song in Brindavana Saranga from Rani Rupmati. The first part(male singing) is in Darbari Kanada and the second part is in Brindavana Saranga, a great combination:

ud ja bhanwar maaya and aaja bhanwar suni....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSxuXeQVDPM

If you like a classical rendition, here is Bhimsen Joshi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5GEIOlFJhg

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Bismillaah Khan and others have also rendered in this raga.

In carnatic music Rangapura Vihara by Muthuswami Dikshithar and Kaliyuga varadan by Periyasami Thooran are the most popular compositions. Kaliyuga varadan seems to have become popular these days, a welcome change! :)

Have a good weekend! :)

[Sunil_M88]

Mahal (1949 film)

Aayega Aanewala - Singer: Lata Mangeshkar

Music by Khemchand Prakash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03DXW_rV54U

[Sunil_M88]

Aayegi Aayegi Kisi Ko Hamari Yaad from Janeman (1976)

MD: Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar

Cast: Dev Anand and Hema Malini


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcSlMOKtn9k

[rajraj]

A lilt from Junglee(1961). The movie was popular with Shammi Kapoor and Saira Bhanu in the lead.


Yahoo! Chaahe koi mujhe junglee kaa............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiAPodL6liI&feature=related

I posted this song because of something I recalled. It was September 1965. I was on my first flight (of my life) from Madras to Bombay on my way to New York and Chicago. After I took my seat a gentleman came and sat next to me and introduced himself as Shammi Kapoor and I introduced myself. That was all. I was keen on what the hostess was saying. After I got off in Bombay, a friend came to me and said that I was sitting next to a Hindi movie actor. Had I known that I would have asked him to autograph my ticket! :) Next time I met an actor in 1973 or 74 I got an autograph. He was none other than MGR who later became chief minister of Tamilnadu! :)

Shammi Kapoor is gone! May his soul rest in peace.

[rajraj]

A song from the popular movie Ganga Jamuna(1961) :

Dhoondo re saajnaa............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxdoA8kNWrY&feature=re

[V_S]

rajraj sir, vinatha, Sunil,
Memorable collections shared. Thank you all.

rajraj sir,
Thank you so much for sharing your childhood memories and also a touching experiences about Shammi Kapoor ji and Dr. MGR. It's a pleasure to read about nostalgia, especially from you. Would like to hear more from you. Sorry, somehow the links you posted are not showing fonts correctly on my desktop, will try on other my other machine.

[baroque]

For the past two days, ever since I read IR honoured with the SDBurman award, I have been
madly running around with SDBurman compositions.

As always, Guru dutt haunts me.... I couldn't snap out of the sparkiling, heart penetrating face of Indian cinema, one of the fine end scene in a GREAT INDIAN CINEMA.

Though I have watched PYAASA several times from 90s, every time, it is haunting.
poem rejects the material world


Powerful picturization!
Wanna celebrate Pyaasa one more time this morning.

ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kya hai .....PYAASA.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Mgm3n-JSw&feature=related

yeah... Great Indian Cinema's heartwrenching character Vijay is back! I am so happy when he rejected this fickle minded , materialistic janta, went away with Gulab.

with heart full of admiration to S.D.Burman and his team, I wanna post couple more compositions from Dada Burman.:musicsmile:

hum bekhudi main tum ko purakare..... Rafi for Dada Burman.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpTL7NNiw0g

phaili hui hain.......Lata for SD Burman


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT7Cpa5cYxc


Bimol Roy's SUJATA is a masterpiece... Wonderful film, all songs are scintilating from Dada Burman.
Highly recommand the film and the album!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVRGX7uUhfQ&feature=related

Doordharshan's favorite....rimjhim ke tarane


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRebkTpMmRs&feature=related


chand phir nikla.....Lata....Paying Guest.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii8D7gNn318&feature=related

thandi hawayein lehra ke aayein.....Lata.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ki6Mzkb0GY

[rajraj]

A song in Kafi from Munimji(1955):

Ghayal hiraniya............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs5njRr1mCo

A bhajan by Pandit Jasraj:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4trX_vc4Qo

Kafi is equivalent to Kharaharpriya in Carnatic system. Here is a rendition by Madurai Mani Iyer.

Chakkani raja.......(Thyagaraja)

part 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH0z0CxP23g&feature=related

part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CsU7X5g35U&feature=related

part 3

http://wwww.youtube.com/watch?v=HY9Wd_Lxp4w&feature=related

part 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKaU77dXE7M&feature=related

This song brings back memories of my high school days. I attended a concert by Madurai Mani Iyer when I was in the final year of high school. He was different from other carnatic vocalists and had an inimitable style. I liked his rendition of Thaaye Yasodha , VeLLai thaamarai poovil iruppaaL, Eppo varuvaro and others. Those days I knew only a few carnatic compositions, 'Sakala kala vaNiye' being my favourite, because we sang that in school! :)

I like Chakkani raja. That is why you see the 40 minute rendition. It is also a favorite of nadhaswaram vidwans.

I wrote an article about how 'eppo varuvaro' was changed to suit the context in a movie in 'thiraiyil ilakkiyam' series!

Have a good weekend and Happy Pongal ! :)

[rajraj]

I was browsing youtube for a sad song of the 50s. I came across this song that depicts the state of the current economy in the US and how it affects the lower middle class and the poor. We never had so many requests for contributions to charitable causes as we had last year (2011). It is also the first time grocery stores had bags filled with groceries for custmers to buy and donate to food banks. :(



O babu O janewale babu ek paisa de.... from Vachan(1955)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXe3aiuXvQM&feature=endscreen&NR=1

The country I came to in 1965 is not there anymore. Greed has taken over!

We do our part contributing about three percent of our annual income to charitable causes. That is my way of saying thanks to the land which gave me the opportunity that did not exist in India when I finished my education in 1968 in the US. A small token! :)

[Sunil_M88]

Jaane Kyon Log Mohabbat from Mehboob Ki Mehndi
MD: Lakshmikant-Pyarelal
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TBZalZnkxM

[rajraj]

Chaliye kunjanmo from Swati TirunaaL by K.S.Chithra:

Chaliye kunjanmo thum ham mili shyam hari............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJG83AzECQE

This is one of the few Hindi compostions by Maharaja Swati TirunaaL.

Ragam:Brindavana Saranga

[rajraj]

Bhairavi is the most used raga in Hindi movies:

Here is a song from Awara(1951):

Ghar aayaa mera pardesi.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYyjIBR0To4&feature=related

Here is a medley of several renditions with a minute or two from each:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBggzcwMnxw&feature=related


The equivalent carnatic raga is Thodi. Whenever thodi is mentioned what comes to my mind is 'thaaye yasodhe' by Oothukkaadu Venkatasubbaiyer. Oothukkadu always brings back my childhood memories because that village is about three miles from my ancestral village! :) We used to visit that village to have rice hulled! :)

Here is Madurai Mani Iyer's rendition of 'thaaye yasodhe....'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VbAG7Wr3rY

Have a good weekend! :)

[baroque]

Enjoyed muhje jeene do, compositions of Composer Jaidev, Sahir lyrics.

Muhje jeene do by handsome bandit stars Sunil dutt and a beautiful courtesan by Waheeda Rehman.

wonderful movie, love to revisit again. remember watching sometime during late 90s.

raat hain kuchh bheegi bheegi... by Lataji for Composer Jaidev.
Our dashing bandit laid his eyes on the beautiful Waheeda Rehman while she was entertaining in a marriage hall.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jHCOLUsW6I

Nadi naare na jao.......by Ashaji for Composer Jaidev.
After their marriage, they were running from the police with their men, Waheeda rehman was teasing and begging her handsome hubby.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXQM16SXY_Q

There is a lullaby by Waheeda rehman with heart ache, singing for her infant, couldn't enjoy his childhood, just wants him to grow up older, fearful of raising him with dangers. Our bandit realizes what kind of a danger he is putting his dear ones with his kind of life and sins, change of heart happens...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3v9elScU4s

beautiful compositions.

Bandit kidnapped the courtesan.
Initially she despised him.
Later he asked her to marry him. She was elated.
now she is out of the indecent and dirty profession.
Every girl dreams of a blissful marriage, she is no exception.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUYGiBNgMvA

vinatha.

[V_S]

Thanks vinatha for mujhe jeene do and remembering Jaidev ji. Truly marvellous songs. Unfortunately, Jaidev ji did not get the deserved recognition during his life time. :sad: Most under-rated composer. It seems only Hum Dono and Mujhe Jeene Do songs were only popular when released. Others are becoming popular only after his time. Here is one of Lata's best song and Jaidev's best composition from film Prem Parbat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irZijgi6FJw

[V_S]

Few more of Jaidev ji's from Gaman (1979)


Ajeeb Saaaneha Mujh par by Hariharan, unbelievable at 1979 itself he was too good, it unfortunate we found him only during 90's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsF3w62vfWo


Seene Me Jalan . A sweet ghazal by Suresh Wadkar. Lyrics-wise also these should be great. We can feel the pain in our heart when listening to this wonderful composition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WztF2yaJRfY&feature=related

Nice to see Bombay during 70s. Great city and great people!