Shankar*-Jaikishan* Produced THE MUSIC. Review on Twenty Best Songs of Shankar-Jaikishan

Undoubtedly No.1 music director of Bollywood and no one can ever conquer their position. The high standard they set for Indian cinema is unassailable. Their consistency can be judged from the fact that they have won 9 times Filmfare Award for best MD.

The movies for which they won awards totally deserve to be awarded. In(1956) Chori Chori, (1959) Anari, (1960) Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, (1962) Professor, (1966) Suraj, (1968) Brahmachari, (1970) Pehchan, (1971) Mera Naam Joker &(1972) Be-Imaan. What a performance? More than impressive.

1. Ramayya Vastavayya?Shree 420

Not less than a wonder. The ignite tune with superb singing makes this song one of the best songs of all times. The beauty of this song lies in its simplicity. Check out Rafi how sweet his voice in this song with Lataji on her peak. No song can beat the sweetness of this song ever.

1. Raja Ki Aaey Gi Baraat-Aah

Sweet Pain in voice of Lataji in this song. I have heard the song sung by many other people they tried to copy Lataji but failed completely the originality and the softness she produced she is unbeatable. All time favorite. People who have listened the newer version of this song are requested to listen the original version and enjoy it. It simply makes me to dance when ever I listen to it. Fabulous song.

1. Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua?Shree 420

A unique style SJ opted is clear again in this song. A cute tune and good lyrics with the singing proves the song to be leading song and sweet heart for every melody lover. The main thing in SJ career is that they work onto the singer and in their songs this is obvious fact. Lead singers expressing feelings of the song. Limited Technological facilities but extraordinary product.

1. Har Dil Jo Pyar Kare Ga?Sangam

Mukesh singing in style. Raj Kapoor lipsing the song in the movie just give impression that he has sung the song. The simple tune and a regular music clicks. Lataji also on a role. A superb song which gives one an idea about the composers. Rafi also comes in the end to sing the song with legends singing together for a legend Music Composer pair. The tune is so beautiful that I have heard many tunes giving the shades of this one in 90?s music.

1. Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi-Awara

Lataji and Chorus in singing. A sweetest tune of all times. One can easily say that old is gold after listening to this song. A special arrangement style is another highlight of this song. Music that urge you more of it. These days we have many remixes of this song but originality has no match. I would recommend everyone to listen the original song to admire the composers.

1. Jiya Beqarar Hai-Barsaat

Lataji sung the song. The beats on Dholak with some expressional violins, makes the song super one. Unmatchable tune with lead singer a professional nothing can go wrong. The song is evergreen and if you are fortunately a fan of Lataji you will enjoy it more.

1. Title-Dil Apna Aur Preet

Lataji sung the song. No wonder the song is so beautiful that it won an award for SJ. Actually whole album was a special one but this song is something in it. Check out the arrangements in early 60?s SJ were able to produce this kind of melodious and extraordinary song. Harmonica was one of the speciality of SJ?s music and so you can feel in this song. A constant Dholak impact is also wonderful.

1. Tumhain Aur Kya Doon Main Dil Ke Siwa?Aai Milan Ki Bela

Lataji sung the song. The biggest hit song of 1964. Singing of class with the eternal tune this song is the one which people will ever remember. The beauty again lies in its simplicity . The pain in vocal and the tune gives you a treat every time you listen the song.

1. Yeh Shaam Ki Tanhaiyan-Aah

Lataji sung the song. If you ask me which is the best album by SJ ever this album will certainly lead the list. Anu Malik has used this tune in his music of Refugee the song was?Mere Humsafar? check out this original one and you will be amazed the way it was sung and executed by the composers in early 60?s.

1. Jane Na Nazar-Aah

Lataji & Mukesh sung the song. As I have said that this album is one of the best so I cant left out this song from the list. An amazing tune a very regular music but the tune OH! Mine it is extraordinary. I am simply wordless to praise this song.

1. Awara Hoon-Awara

A change tune and with some different music as well. The music is practiced by Nadeem Shravan in their latest flick Bewafaa for the song?Ek Dilruba?. Check out the arrangement style and you will come to know the greatness of these two composers. Creating wonders with their tunes and music sensibility.

1. Aaja Sanam-Chori Chori

Who can forget this song. This was the first album which have provided SJ with an award. And I can safely say the more and more is the contribution by this song. A very famous song. Lyrics are good and singing is undoubtedly wonderful Mana Dey & Lataji sung the song. A difficult tune which singers sung in style.

1. Sau Sal Pehle?Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai

Rafi & Lata sung the song. Way back 6 years I listened the song for the first time and I was sure it has to be SJ?s music. The song has a simple and quite unique tune. You listen to this song and you can easily tell that in almost 20-30 songs this tune is reutilized.

1. Zindgi Ek Safar Hai Suhana?Andaaz

Rare Kishore Kumar in SJ music. Fortunately Kishore got this song and sung with joy and full expressions. This was the most amazing tune SJ produced and arrangements also give a fresh feeling. Ashaji in the mid provides her laughter and that is also a plus point of the song.

1. Yeh Mera Prem Patar?Sangam

Rafi Sahab sung the song. Different song but impressive enough to be listed in this list. Soft tune and gorgeous singing are the highlights of this song. SJ consistency continues with this song. The one part in the song?Tumse Pyar Hai? gives a feeling of Nadeem Shravan?s song?Kum Se Kum Itna? from the movie Dil Tera Aashiq. You can judge which one is original. With this one can think of the greatness of the old music composers that how much they have produced in one song that people have derived several songs from their songs and I can tell you more than 17 songs derived from this song. A great Applause for Shankar Jaikishan for their high Quality Music Sense.

1. Ab Raat Guzerne wali Hai-Awara

Lataji sung the song. Slow song with superb singing and a wonderful tune. A continuous Violin picking its pace and then dropping with the same Dholak SJ again gives complete melody in this song. Every note gives an impression that there is a message in it. A loving song indeed

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