Brilliance of Rafi-ji and Pancham-Jadu was evident on their earliest days around 1965/1966 when you think that the very 1st song recording of Nassir-ji' big banner, starring then Superstar Shammi Kapoor, was ok after first-take. Can you guess the song? It's the magical number - O Haseena Zulfo Wali Jaane Jana....7 mins of brilliance, only by Rafi-Pancham team....
Another magnificent composition and singing by Rafi-ji in Chandan Ka Palna, Zulfon Ko Aap Yun
Another blockbuster till today, came out in 1971, Caravan; Rafi-ji and Lata-ji in super melodious form. And the tune? Out of this world. Rafi-ji leads in all form...Kitna Pyara Wada Hai..There is absolutely very few duets that can even come closer to this one in composition, singing, orchestration...over 5 mins of immense pleasure, as a bonus gets Pancham's Mouthorgan....
Wadiyan Mera Daman...What a sweeet melody? Listen to the choice of instruments and above all Magnum-Rafi-Sahab's rendering...total justice to a very very hummmmmable melody!!!! Ufffff!!!!
Zamane Ne Mare Jawaan Kaise Kaise...
One of my all time best. I think the pain of suffering soul is very evident in this composition and off course out-of-this-world singing!!!!!! Just listen to the sheer power in Rafi Sahab's singing in Zameen Kha Gayee Aasmaan Kaise Kaise......rhythm of "Zamane Ne Mare", it could be well played in tabla only but our Pancham-da's genius is such that he converted would be simple rhythm into an ear-pleasing-theka.......Rafi Sahab's way of saying Zameeen Khaa Gaaayeee......truely brings out the pain in this tune...Vaah!!! Waah!!! :Bow:
in 1969 Pancham came up with a tune that rocked the world...Rafi-ji's super romantic singing won all hearts....and is still winning as it's been played around the globe...Tum Bin Jaun Kahan-- it's a pleasure to listen to it over and over and over. Rafi Sahab's powerful and soul touching singing brought Pancham-da's tune to life.
Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamara - another masterpiece...integral to Rafi-Pancham jugalbandi. Variations in composition were executed with utmost excellence. Splendid fusion of Hindusthani traditional and string instruments.
Maine Poocha Chand Se - excellent singing by Rafi-Sahab and a super melodic tune, singing and orchestration certainly are out of this world. Amazing selection of instruments by Pancham. The Sax itself is a Diamond in the song. I simply love the creative rhythm pattern. What a magical way of playing "tabla" and other percussion, totally changes the overall effect.
Kabhi Kabhi Aisa Bhi To...from Waris...one of my very favourites....it just get better with each passing note...I simply can't think of any other artists singing this one. A very very captivating song...more so of "rhythm" -- how creative????? I was just listening to this one over the weekend. Sweeeeet melody.
Sanson Mein Kabhi Dil Me...from Parchhaiyan, particularly if you listen to the part where Rafi Sahab sings Kabhi Bairi Hai To Kya Tum Humse Juda..... what a beautiful composition, orchestration and off course soul-touching singing.
Mujhse Bhala Yeh Kajal Tera... - if you think the base tune is from "South India Raga"; but Pancham's creative genius composed that into a splendid, memorable masterpiece. Rhythm rules in this one from start to end...only Pancham-da could create such non-traditional beats that totally change the overall listening pleasure. And who else but Sahensa Rafi gave the perfect justice to the melody.
Pucho Na Yaar Kya Hua from Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai is absolutely stunning in all respects. Beautiful would be an understatement. It has everything - good melody, spell bounding rhythm and brilliant singing by Rafi-Sahab. In fact if you listen to the Bangla version and compare, this one certainly stands out for totally different treatments.
Nagma Hamara Gayae Ga Sara Zamana....so very true...Sara Zamana is Singing.... isn't it? This was composed and recorded 30 yrs ago, but still this one is sooooo modern, yet periodic. What a beauty this one is?????
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