Archive for the ‘Songs of 1959’ Category
The word “Chaand” and its derivatives were quite common in Bollywood movies till 1970s, after which man reached the moon and mankind ( including Bollywood lyricists) would no longer look at “Chaand” with the same fascination.
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One two three four
Posted on: April 20, 2009
Though most Bollywood songs in 1950s were based on desi music ( classical and folk music), western music were also being introduced those days. C Ramchandra was one of the main pioneers who introduced western music in Bollywood. Another such pioneer was N Dutta.
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Nashe mein ham nashe mein tum
Posted on: April 18, 2009
When someone talks about “Black Cat”, one thinks of the well armed special protection group commandoes who protect VVIPs of India. But long ago in more laidback days, black cat only meant what it literally means, viz ‘kaali billi”, the small domesticated cat which, if it crossed your way, was considered inauspicious (for you, not for the cat itself).
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Jalte hain jiske liye
Posted on: April 14, 2009
“Sujata” (1959) was a sad movie, from whatever little I have gathered about it. I have not been able to watch it ( I cannot stand sad movies) but its music is a different matter altogether. S D Burman created some immortal music in this movie.
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Dil ko laakh sambhaala ji
Posted on: April 9, 2009
It is a very well known song. And you guessed it, I was not aware of its details except the name of the singer.
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Pyaar mein milna sanam
Posted on: April 9, 2009
One should not compare songs and their picturisations, but sometimes movie makers force it on audiences by their blatant inspirations.
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Dil unko utha ke de diya
Posted on: April 6, 2009
I think I need to augment my vocabulary, especially adjectives. As it is, I have been discovering so many great songs that I find myself ill equipped to praise these songs and their creators suitably with my present set of adjectives.
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Kabhi aaj kabhi kal kabhi parson
Posted on: April 6, 2009
We have read a lot about how Suman Kalyanpur had a voice very similar to Lata and that affected her career big time.
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O dildaar bolo ek baar
Posted on: March 29, 2009
Here is a song from a forgotten movie “School Master” (1959). Forgotten this movie may be, but this song, equally forgotten, looks a nice candidate that deserves to be brought to the notice of music lovers.
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Tera khat leke sanam
Posted on: March 29, 2009
Whenever I see Meena Kumari in a song, I dread that a melancholic song is going to follow. And I heave a big sigh of relief every time my fears turn out to be unfounded.
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
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