Foot Tapping & Heart Stopping Op

Raagini (1958)

Anyway you look at it, 1958 was a banner year for OP. He had Howrah Bridge, Phagun, Raagini, Sone Ki Chidiya, and 12 O'Clock all released that year. Each of the movies had some of the finest creations of OP Saab. It was an awsome display of talent and creativity at its finest peak. At this juncture in his career, only Shankar-Jaikishan could compete closely with OP. But they were a duo. OP was a one man show.

This movie was produced by Ashok Kumar himself. It also starred Kishore, his younger brother, and that great dancer from Travancore in Kerala, Padmini, who passed away not too long ago after a long stay in US. Padmini was part of an act of three sisters, all talented, and all dancers; Lalita, Padmini, and Raagini.

Now for details of songs of "Raagini (1958)" and the songs themselves ...

Songs of Raagini (1958) Continued ...

Here are the rest of the songs of "Raagini (1958)" ...

Thanks for uploading Ragini songs

Thak you Harsh ji. -S

Sone Ki Chidiya (1958)

Here is another perennial winner from the genius of OP. Some fabulously melodious songs in this album. Talatji gets to sing a couple of delightfully beautiful duets with Ashaji. The contrast in their voices wants you to hear these songs over and over again.

All songs in this movie are from a CD, except the extended versions. They are ripped from a DVD. The extended version of the duet "Raat Bhar Ka Hai" has a jump 1 minute and 20 seconds into the song. I tried to clean it up, but wasn't successful in removing the jump. Probably I could have clipped part of the audio. This song is so beautiful with Rafi Saab reminding you of some of the songs of "Baiju Bawra" all over again.

Now for details of the songs and songs themselves ...

Songs of Sone Ki Chidiya (1958) Continued ...

Now for the last two songs of "Sone Ki Chidiya (1958)" ...

12 O'Clock (1958)

The hit parade that OP put on display in 1958 continued on with this delectable offering of "12 O'Clock" album. Geetaji was in real top form here with several beautiful numbers to her credit. But the one that is a standout for me is the song "Kaisa Jadoo Balam". This is one of those jewels that one can cherish forever.

Now for details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Jul 16 2008, 02:49 AM

Swarapriya, special thanks for all these excellent uploads in CDQ.

Best Regards
Parag

Do Ustad (1959)

Here is another winner from OP. The twist is that here Rafi Saab is singing all the songs for Raj Kapoor. Remember this was in 1959. Raj Kapoor, Mukesh, and Shankar-Jaikishan were at the top of their popularity during this time. Only OP can do this and get away magnificently with it.

There are eight songs in this album. Most of them are duets by Ashaji and Rafi Saab. The extended version of the song "Nazron Se Teer Maare" is by the courtesy of the Forum members.

Now for details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Jul 16 2008, 05:12 AM

Swarapriya, thanks for another relatively lesser known album of Do Ustaad in CDQ. I read in OPN's interview an interesting incident about this film.

Raj Kapoor, who always used to have a say in the music of his films asked OP "How would these songs sound in XXXXX's voice ?"
OP replied "They will sound #$%&*". Of course, the producer Sheikh Mukhtar persisted with OP and all songs in Rafi sahab's voice. Raj Kapoor made sure that OP did not compose for any of his films then onwards...


Lovely songs !

Cheers
Parag

Swarapriya,

Thanks a lot for the Do Ustaad album. I was missing a couple of long versions.
If I may suggest a tiny change in the songs list. The song 'Meri Choli Pe Chameli Ke Phool Rasiya' is from Do Ustad (1982).

Exon

This post has been edited by Exon: Jul 16 2008, 04:39 AM

Interesting. The filmdom is full of large egos. My. My ...

-S

I made the changes you have suggested. Thanks for keeping me honest. I know I can count on you.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Thanks for the Sone Ki Chidiya album.
I thought 'Aaj Ki Raat' song was in Kaifi Azmi's voice; someone please confirm.

Exon

Jaali Note (1960)

Here is another movie that wasn't a runaway success but not because its music wasn't good. OP, as usual delivers once again. There are six Asha-Rafi duets, like in his previous outing for "Do Ustad". But the charm of Madhubala and Dev's debonair antics just couldn't do it.

The extended version of "Nigahon Ne Phenka Hai" is by the courtesy of the Forum members. Now for details of the songs and songs themselves ...