The Golden Collection: Laxmikant Pyarelal Greatest Hits - Various Artists

Laxmikanthji and Pyarelalji were those sort of musicians who were able to lift you high into the world of dreams, far from the scorching realities.  I am an ardent fan of these musicians.  A list of my favourite songs of LP are :

1) 'ek rithu aye, ek rithu jaye' fom 'sau saal bad'2) 'kabhi to miloge jeevan saathi' from Sati savitri' 3) 'neend kabhie rahathe the ankhon mem' and 'daiya re daiya yasodha maiya' from 'asra'4)'wohe zara khafa khafa' from'shagird'5)'Majhi chal majhi chal' fom 'aya sawan jhoomke'6)'Bhahosom hawas mein deevana' from 'night in london'7)'Majhi naiya doonde kinara' from'upahar' 8)'raath suhane jaag rahe he dheere dheere chupke chupke' from 'jigri dost' 9)'Resham ki dore' from 'sajan'(old) 10) 'dal gaya din ho gaye sham from 'humjoli'.  I am also very fond of their background score I films, especially in 'uphaar'.  Thier music  is simply great and matchless.

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Though I am a much bigger fan of RD Burman and simply crazy about his brand of music, I am making a selection of 20 best songs of Laxmi-Pyaare.This follows my earlier review on - 20 best songs of RD Burman

Here goes

• 1-Mere dil mein aaj kya hai(Daag)- A rare soft sensuous romantic number of Kishore da with a whisper-soft feel

  
  




• 2- Mere naseeb main aai dost( Do raaste) - A brooding romantic song sung in his inimitable style by Kishoreda

  
  




• 3 Bindiya chamkegi( Do raaste)- A mischevious racy number with Lata at her best

  
  




• 4 Dard-e-dil( Karz) - A great number by Rafi with plenty of twists and turns

  
  




• 5 Ek haseena thi(Karz) - My favourite LP number by Kishore and Asha and a rivetting and haunting melody and unbeatable background score

  
  




• 6 Main shayar to nahin( Bobby) - Bobby cant be ignored in any LP compilation and out of many songs I chose this one due to the freshness of Shailendra's rendition. Raj Kapoor got the best from LP in Bobby & Satyam shivam Sundaram

  
  




• 7 Ruk jaana nahin(Imtihan) - Another unforgettable Kishoreda classic

  
  




• 8 Meri dosti mera pyaar(Dosti) -Dosti catapulted LP into the halls of fame and I have chosen its best number

  
  




• 9 Ke aaja teri yaad aayi( Charas) - A soft romantic duet by Rafi-Lata

  
  




• 10 Roz shaam aati(Imtihan) - An absolutely haunting score by Lata reverbearting in the stillness of the hills and valleys

  
  




• 11 Hai hai ye majboori(Roti kapda aur makaan) - A teasing swinging number by Lata again. Manoj Kumar utilised LP in a great way

  
  




• 12 Ek pyaar ka nagma hai(Shor) - another Manoj Kumar-LP masterpiece

  
  




• 13 Aaj mausam bada beimaan hai(Loafer) - Rafi again in a great solo that has a timeless appeal

  
  




• 14 Too mera jaanu hai(Hero) - Anuradha Paudwal used excellently by LP

  
  




• 15 Ye jeevan hai(Piya ka ghar) - Kishoreda is another whisper -soft philosophic number

  
  




• 16 Mere mehboob qayamat hogi( Mr X in bombay) - Haunting song by Kishoreda again. One of the very early LP compositions

  
  




• 17 Gaadi bula rahi hai ( Dost) - Great train song with some great lyrics and musical score

  
  




• 18 Maim jat yamla pagla(Pratigyya) - Rafi -Dharamji in a great swinging combination

  
  




• 19 Aate jaate khoobsurat awaara sadko pe(Anurodh) - Now Anurodh had some great numbers with -'Aapke anurodh pe' being another great number. Shakti Samanta usually took RD for his films and this was perhaps the only movie where he chose LP and what a great score he came up with!

  
  




• 20 Purdah hai purdah( Amar akbar Anthony) - Perhaps the most popular qawwali of Hindi film music

  
  

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Lata Mangaeshkar & Mohammad Rafi have sung about 400 numbers of the duets toghether inbetween 1947 to 1979. Lata-Rafi has sung the highest numbers of the duets (almost 71 numbers of duets) with Laxmikant-Pyarelal then any other music directors in the Hindi Film Music. Yet another Record for LP..

In Lata-Rafi & Laxmi-Pyare combination you will find Indian Classicals, Indian Folk, Gazals, Western Style and Cabaret and so many varieties of songs with sweet melodies and quality music, which will entertain you to the maximum.

It is difficult to select a very few songs of Lata-Rafi & LP combination. I have tried to select some the best according to my choice.

With this I also want to plead MS to forward this songs lists, to Cassets/CDs manufacturing company in particular HMV and SAREGAMA, to release these combination for the Hindi Film Music lovers.

Let us enjoy Lata-Rafi & Laxmikant-Pyarelal, combination.

Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye '' Parasmani'' (1963)

The very fist duet of Lata-Rafi with LP. The song is based on Indian Classical Raag. The perfact sentimental love duet. It has a melody of 60s. The song is penned by Indiver. This song is picturised on Mahipal and Anita Guha.

Bagh Main Phool Kisane Khilaye Hai '' Night In London'' (1967)

Typical LP style Dholak but very sweet song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. The song picturised on Bishwajeet and Mala Sinha.

Woh Hai Zara'' Shagird'' (1967)

Foot Stepping western style song is Immortal Duet of Lata-Rafi. Personal favorite of Lata. The song is penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. The song is very well picturised on Joy Mukharjee and Saira Banu.

Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagata Nahin ''Izazat'' (1968)

Based on Indian Clasical Raag 'pahadi' is yet another sweet melody. The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturization is done on Dharmendra and Tanuja.

Badara Chhaye Ke ''Aaya Sawan Zum Ke'' (1968) Typical indian folk dance song. Sweet melody, excellent use of 'theka' of 'dholak'. The song is written by Anand Baxi. This rainy song is picturised on Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. One more duet of this film Sathiya Nahin Jana is equally good.

Ek Tera Saath Humko Do Jahan Se Pyara Hai ''Wapas'' (1968)

This ear pleasing sweet song is also based on Indian Classical Raag. Excellent use of Tabala. Delicately sung by both Lata-Rafi. The song is written by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This is a non star cast film the star cast are unknown.

Resham Ki Dori''Sajan'' (1968)

This Punjabi Folk song has a class of it's own. Penned by Anand Baxi. The song is picturised on Manoj Kumar and Asha Parekh.

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara ''Do Raste''(1969)

This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma's santoor in between the song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Rim Zim Ke Geet Sawan Gaye ''Anjana'' (1969) Based on Indian Classical Raag, has sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Babaita.

Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka ''Devi (1970)

Marveleously sung by Lata and Rafi. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-Nutan.

Zil Mil Sitaron Ka ''Jeevan Mrityu'' (1971) Immortal song. One of favorite of all music lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Raakhi.

Aa Mere Humjoli Aa ''Jine Ki Raah'' (1970)

Yet another folk song for mass and class. You excellent use of Santoor(Played by Shiv Kumar Sharma), Dholak. The song is penned by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Jitendra and Tanuja.

Patta Patta Buta Buta Hal Hamara Jane ''Ek Nazar'' (1970) Typical Gazal song. But very well composed, penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

Ye Zulph Kaisi Hai''Piya Ka Ghar'' (1971)

Melodious song. Anand Baxi. Anil Dhavan-Jaya Bhaduri.

Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan ''Mera Gaon Mera Desh'' (1971)

Yet another Punjabi Folk song. Excellent melody. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Asha Parekh.

Chala Bhi Aa, Aja Rasia ''Man Ki Aankhe'' (1971).

If I am to choose which is the best of Lata-Rafi and LP combination I would vote for this. I found this song is more ''Karn Priya'' (ear pleassing). The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturised on Dharmendra-Waheeda Rehman.

Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole ''Humjoli'' (1972)

This Cabaret Song has melody as well as western style composition. Anand Baxi. Jitendra-Mumtaz. Yet another song of this film is equally good Hi Re Hi Nind Nahin Aaye Jeetendra-Leena Chandawarkar.

Dil Main Kya Hai ''Jigari Dost'' (1971) Breezing melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Phool Hai Baharon Kais yet another fast track song. Jeetendra-Komal.

Das Gayi Das Gayi''Himmat'' (1971) Fast Track song of Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Anand Baxi.

Itana To Yaad Hai Muze ''Mehaboob Ki Mehandi'' (1974)

The sweetest Melody. The dolak played on this song has a class. Anand Baxi. rajesh Khanna- Leena Chandawarkar.

Koyal Kyon Gaye '' Aap Aaye Bahar Aayiee'' (1974) Fast Track duet. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Sadhana. Muze Teri Mohabbat Ka is yet another sad love duet from this film.

Tere Sang Jeena ''Naach Uthe Sansar'' (1974)

Extremely high pitch, but nicely sung and composed on folk tunes. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-un known actress.

Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi''Charas'' (1976)

Love duet, lovers are rememberiing each other in Italy. Good songs for lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Hema Malini.

Dafalee Wale ''Sargam'' (1979) This film has totally 3 duets of Lata-Rafi. Koyal Boli and Parabat Ke Us PaarAll are equally good. Anand Baxi has written all the songs and picturised on Riishi Kapoor-Jaya Prada.

Aadami Musafir Hai''Apanapan'' (1979).

Anand Baxi.

Asha On Ke Sawan Main''Aasha'' (1980)

Fast Track sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Reena Roy.

Attharah Baras Ki Tu''Suhag'' (1979)

Chalu Song but with melody. Anand Baxi. Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha.

Ladaka Pasand Ka''Ram Balram'' (1979)

Anand Baxi. Amitabh Bachchan-Zeenat Aman.

As I told earlier it is not possible to list all the songs. These are my choice of songs. But certainly if HMV SAREGAMA release the cassets and CDs of this songs. It will have good market value. I hope you too agree to this. Aall these songs were extremely popular when they released first time and are still in much demand.

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It is the tunes and not the creators that are remembered. I feel it is remarkable that Laxmikant-Pyarelal's success lasted more than three decades (1963-1998) despite changes in trends, tastes and lifestyles and without the kind of media hype, marketing and promotion as seen today. In their time, they only had the radio [for publicity]. Laxmi-Pyare's music was not about one or two hit songs per film. The entire album would be a hit.

Few years ego EMI London (UK) had released a lovely CD “LATA MANGESHKAR with LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL”. This CD is still in much demand outside India particularly in Europe and USA.

It is an open fact that Lata Mangeshkar sounds extremely melodious under Laxmikant-Pyarelal and does not require any media publicity.

Lata Mangeshkar has sung all together 666 numbers of songs under the banner of Laxmikant-Pyarelal, which remains RECORD in itself. Not only that, Lata-LP team has also given the maximum varieties of songs which includes Indian Classicals, Gazals, Bhajans, Mujara, Folk and Western style and all these varieties are available in this CD. According to EMI London (UK), it was very difficult task to select only 16 best songs of Lata-LP combination.

Just listen to the variation of 24 years (1963 – 1987) of Lata-LP. Any Hindi Film Music Lover, who likes old songs, would like to have this CD.

Jeevan Dor Tumhi Sang Bandhi “Sati Sawitri” (1964).

An excellent song in Raag 'Yaman Kalyan'. The meaningful wordings of this song are penned by Pandit Bharat Vyas. The Indian wife is telling how she is deeply involve in his life. This song is so sweet and melodious that I listen to this at least once in day. This one is Lata's personal favorite song.

Khabar Mori Na Li Ni, Bahot Din Beete “Sant Gyaneshwar” (1964).

Once again the combination of Pt. Bharat Vyas, Lata and LP. The song is based on Raag 'Shivranjani'.

Suno Sajana Papeehe Ne “Aaye Din Bahar Ke” (1966).

This song is yet another sweet melody and based on Raag 'Pahadi'. The flute in this song is played by Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. The song is written by late Anand Bakshi.

Dil Bil Pyar Vyar Main Kya Janu Re “Shagird” (1967).

Top Chartbuster Song of Binaca Geet Mala in 1967. This song is also a personal favorite song of Lata. The song is panned by late Mazarooh Sultanpuri.

Chalo Sajana Jahan Tak Ghata Chale “Mere Hum Dum Mere Dost” (1968).

This sweet song is delicately sung by Lata. Dholak played in this song tells how strong were LP in using Dholak. The Santoor in this song is played by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. The song is written by late Mazarooh Sultanpuri.

Aa Jan-E-Jan Aa Mera Ye Husn Jawan “Intquam” (1969).

Such sweet and melodious western style song can be delivered only by LP-Lata. Lata has sung two cabarets songs under LP, before this but this is all time hit. The song is written by late Rajendra Krishna. It also the personal favorite song of Lata.

Bindiya Chamakegi “Do Raaste” (1970).

All time hit, Punjabi Folk song of Lata-LP. Mumtaz became STAR actress after this song. Top Chartbuster Song of Binaca Geet Mala in 1970. Once again Lata’s personal favorite song. This hit song is written by late Anand Bakshi.

Zil Mil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga “Jeevan Mrityu” (1970). Yet another sweet melody from Anand Bakshi-Lata-LP.

Jab Bhi Jee Chahe Nayee Duniya “Daag” (1973).

This Gazal song is penned by late Sahir Ludhianvi. Lata has sung this song on very high pitch.

Hi Hi Ye Majaboori “Roti Kapada Aur Makan” (1974).

Yet another Western Style melody from Lata-LP. Use of Guitar is excellent. The song is written by Verma Malik.

Satyam Shivam Sundaram “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” (1977).

Late Pt. Narendra Sharma has written this devotional song. Lata’s personal favorite song. In this song LP has used Raag ‘Darabari Kanda’, which is rarely used in film music.

Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki “Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki” (1979).

Excellent use of Sarod in this song. The song is penned by late Anand Bakshi.

Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Aakhir Tut Jata Hai “Aasha” (1980).

The best song in the form of GAZAL. Lata has responded remarkably well to LP’s powerful Dholak.

Tere Mere Beech Main “Ek Duje Ke Liye” (1981).

This song is based on Raag ‘Mishra Shivranjani’. Yet another extremely sweet, melodious and catchy song from Anand Bakshi-Lata-LP combination.

Ye Galiya Ye Chaubara “Prem Rog” (1982).

This Punjabi Folk song is extremely well sung and composed by the team of late Anand Bakshi, Lata-LP. Just enjoy it.

O Ramji Tere Lakhan Ne “Ram Lakhan” (1987).

This MUJARA song is based on Raag ‘Yaman Kalyan’. Anand Bakshi-Lata-LP combination.

If any music lover who further wants to enjoy only “ Lata Mangeshkar” – “Laxmikant-Pyarelal” combination then you should go for following CD/Cossets, in which 90% of the songs are sung by Lata Mangeshkar only.

Sati Sawitri (’64), Lootera (’66), Sharafat, (’70), Abhinetri (’71), Jal Bin Machhali Nritya Bin Bijali (’71), Mera Gaon Mera Desh, (‘71), Raja Jani (‘72), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (’77) and many more.

Long live LATA MANGESHKAR.

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