R. D. Burman & Mohd. Rafi, Magic Moments Options

[princeali]

Friends,

I am starting another thread similar to the SJ-Rafi saab thread to showcase another excellent combination, that of R.D. Burman-Mohd. Rafi.

R.D. Burman (also known as Panchamda to his many fans) was in my opinion a very versatile music director. He brought about a new trend and sound to film music. He was one of the greatest tune-smiths out of the second-generation composers of the Golden Era. His variety and music was excellent, he experimented with his compositions, and his songs have a lasting value. For me RD Burman is one of my Top favourite composers of all time.

Pancham had a special place for Rafi saab in his repetoire and Rafi saab was his second most used male singer after Kishore Kumar. The RD-Rafi output is an important chapter in the history of HFM and they produced many golden melodies together. It was through Rafi saab that Pancham made a mark in the world of music and broke through into the big league of composers.

Similar to the SJ-Rafi thread, this thread will not only be for songs, but also for trivia and any other snippets, articles etc. related to the RD-Rafi combination. Again, if you have any requests or anything you would like to add, feel free to do so here.

I hope every Rafian enjoys the RD-Rafi combination as much as I do !

[deewani]

Nice introduction to a great topic. My favorites of this combination have to be Gulabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhi from The Train and Maine Poocha Chand Se from Abdullah .....after that it would be any filmi Qawwali of the duo.

[princeali]

Thanks Deewani ji......the two songs you mentioned are indeed masterpieces and their qawwalis are amazing !.

Here is the first song to start this thread off. A nice Rafi-Asha duet very well sung, with a rhythmic beat and good use of traditional indian instruments.

Manne Nahin Yeh Jiya Ki Umang
Film: Ujala Hi Ujala
Year: 1974
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri

[orbitor13]

wow...cant wait for this topic....



thanks alibhai...

[princeali]

Hey Irfan bhai, my pleasure

The next two songs are from a film starring Vinod Khanna and Reshma.

Film: Parchhaiyan
Year: 1972
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri


This is one of the excellent duets that Pancham created. Beautiful smooth singing from Rafi and Asha, the rhythm is outstanding and a great tune.

Sanson Mein Kabhi



A nice village-type song, spirited singing by Rafi saab adding that extra punch as he always did to this Pancham creation.

Zara Akhiyan La Laiye

[princeali]

The title song of this film starring Dheeraj Kumar and Vaishali. Although the film flopped the music was great. Notice the great use of the bongos, a nice tune to go along with excellent singing from Rafi saab.

Mere Liye Aati Hai Shaam
Film: Raaton Ka Raaja
Year: 1970
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri

[sksiddiqui]

Great topic Princeali Bhai.

The combinatin of the two legends given so much beautiful songs to music lovers. The modern music of R.D. Burman and the beautiful Voice of Rafi Sahab gives greatest hits. "Kya Hua Tera Wada" selected for filmfare award and "Maine Poochha Chand Se" was nomited for filmfare award.

Some hits songs are listing here.

1. Aaj Hua Mera Dil Matwala (Chhote Nawab 1961)
2. Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar (Teesri Manzil 1966)
3. Wadiyan Mera Daman (Abhilasha 1968)
4. Tum Bin Jaoon Kahan (Pyar Ka Mausam 1969)
5. Gulabi Aankhien (The Train 1970)
6. Kitna Pyara Vaada (Karwaan 1971)
7. Rut Hai Milan Ki (Mela 1971)
8. Koi Aor Duniya Main Tum Sa (Pyar Ki Kahani 1971)
9. Chura Liya Hai Tumne (Yaadon Ki Baraat 1973)
10. Jab Ek Qaza Se Guzro (Devta 1977)
11. Chand Mera Dil Chandni (Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin 1977)
12. Pal Do Pal Ka (The Burning Train 1980)
13. Naam Abdul Hai Mera (Shaan 1980)
14. Kaun Kisi Ko Baandh Saka (Kaalia 1981)
15. Poocho Na Yaar (Zamane Ko Dekhana Hai 1982)

[ANT6]

Fantastic topic Prince bhai.............There are alot of nice gems of RD / Rafi combo........infact i say everyone of this combo is a classic to listen to........alot of them have been over shadowed by R D / Kishoreda combo which in my opinion is what most of us remember.........I think my first experience of this combo was "DEEWANA MUJHSA NAHIN IS AMBER KE NEECHE"................At that time [early 80's] i never knew the music director of the song..........this song i found very sweet and i just love the way Rafi sings it...........Later after a bit of research i found out that the MD of "Teesri manzil 1966" was RD Burman..............I think Teesri manzil was R D Burmans biggest breakthrough.

[humble_rafi]

I really appreciate this topis,thanks for starting this.

In fact i believe that it was RAFI SAHAB who helped RDB to create his impact in tight competition when RDB started his career.

[princeali]

Thanks Siddiqui bhai, ANT bhai and Humblerafi bhai for your comments, much appreciated. Indeed this combination was excellent, there are many great songs that they have produced together. There are also many hidden gems (that may have been overshadowed by other songs as ANT bhai mentioned) in their partnership that are all fantastic.

Pancham and Rafi produced great variety in their partnership. Rafi saab had alot of variety with other MD's as well and this partnership was one of them. From romantic to sad to pathos-filled songs, comic tunes, ghazal-type songs, western and indian-classical based gems, this combination produced it all.

This brings me to the next song, a Rare treat for all Rafians. This is a devotional song sung with great feeling by Rafi and Asha. The interesting part is how Pancham has treated this composition. Pancham was known to be unorthodox in his treatment of songs, he would always try to experiment and be creative and try out new things with his songs. In this composition he has used heavy percussion as a backdrop to compliment the song, and at the same time has stuck to the roots of a conventional devotional song.

Enjoy this gem in crystal clear quality !!

Makhanchor Nandkishore
Film: Takkar
Year: 1980
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

[Laique]

Great Songs!
Laique

[akbaralibhai]

Thank you for these great collection of songs.

[princeali]

Glad to know you are enjoying the songs Laique bhai and AkbarAli bhai !

The next song is one of the early RD-Rafi hits, picturised on a still struggling Rajesh Khanna (at the time). The song is simply amazing, singing-wise and musically too.

Zamane Ne Mare
Film: Baharon Ke Sapne
Year: 1967
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri

[princeali]

A catchy, fun-filled and breezy duet by Rafi and Asha from a film that starred the dialogue master Raj Kumar and Leena Chandavarkar.

Rajeshwari Bhagyeshwari
Film: Dil Ka Raaja
Year: 1972
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri

[Akhtar]

Wow!

Nice thread Alibhai!
Keep up the great work!