(V/A) Hits From Telugu Films Vol. 5 (Odeon/EMI - India, 1967)

"Melodies From N. T. Rama Rao Starrer Pictures"

An exquisite collection of classic Telugu playback tracks from the 1950s & 60s, all of which were originally featured in the films of N.T. Rama Rao. All legendary songs, with no filler. Heavy on the Ghantasala and P. Susheela, which is a very good thing. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Highly recommended!



(V/A) Hits From Telugu Films - Volume 5 : Melodies From N. T. Rama Rao Starrer Pictures (Odeon/EMI - India, 1967) *Re-upped 7/20/12

3AEX.9013

1. Kalavaramayemadhilo (Film: Pathala Bhairavi) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela
2. Lechindi Mahila Lokam (Film: Gundamma Katha) -- Ghantasala
3. Brindavanamidhi (Film: Missamma) -- A.M. Raja & P. Susheela
4. Janani Sivakamini (Film: Narthanasala) -- P. Susheela
5. Kanupa Pa (Film: Chiranjeevulu) -- Ghantasala & P. Leela
6. Adakaichina (Film: Dagudu Moothalu) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela
7. Ravoyee Chandamama (Film: Missamma) -- A. M. Raja & P. Leela
8. Anthaka Nanuchoodaku (Film: Manchi Manishi) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela
9. Edu Kondalavada (Film: Pellichesichoodu) -- P. Leela Ghantasala
10. Athey Athey (Film: Ramudu Bheemudu) -- P. Susheela & Ghantasala
11. Amma Nanna (Film: Panduranga Mahatmyam) -- Ghantasala
12. Lahiri Lahiri (Film: Maya Bazaar) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela


Unrelated to the Telugu record above, but reasonably still on-topic -- Check out this Cubano flavored playback stunner from Puthiya Paravai. This jam is dynamite:

T.M Sounderarajan- T.M. Sounderarajan (HMV/EMI, 1971)

"T.M.Sounderarajan was the famous Playback Singer in Tamil film industry. He was born on 24th March,1923 at Madurai. He was the first singer to introduce the stereo system in tamil songs. He was popularly and shortly called as TMS. TMS is still actively singing for tamil film industry. TMS married in his early age. He was studied only SSLC but his voice of songs were very top all over South India." (Source)

Had it not been spelled out by the cover notes, I would've never guessed that these were devotionals. Sounderarajan's playback pedigree shines through his vocal delivery and the bouyant, upbeat arrangements of the songs. This is great stuff. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.



Download Link: T.M Sounderarajan- T.M. Sounderarajan (HMV/EMI, 1971)

ECSD. 3203

1. Unnai Padum Thozhilindri 3:59
2. Mannanalum Thiruchenduril 4:55
3. Andru Ketpavan Arasan 4:11
4. Endan Kuralil Inippadellam 4:08
5. Enakkum Idam Undu 4:44
6. Isaiyal Vasamaga 4:41
7. Karpagame Unaiyandri 3:26
8. Kanchi Kamatchi 4:12
9. Thandhaiyudan 4:47
10. Unnaiyum Marappathundo 4:43

Soolamangalam Sisters- Thiruvasagam (Columbia/EMI India, 1978)

"Soolamangam Sisters who have inspred you with devotion by their numerous previous records, now provide you with yet another series of Holy Hymns, in this LP record, the subject matter having been called from the great Thiruvasagam. It opens up with new horizons of Bhakti and devotion by listening to these psalms set to music by the Sisters themselves which will at-once arrest your attention and warm your hearts.

It has been their endeavor to bring you close to the God-head by rendering such soulful songs and this LP album is an addition to that and lucky are those who buy this record." (Back cover)

I hope that you enjoy these ethereal Carnatic dual-vocal devotions as much as I do. Two side-long tracks. And just look at that album cover! 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.



Download Link: Soolamangalam Sisters- Thiruvasagam (Columbia/EMI India, 1978)

The Gramophone Co. of India Ltd S/22ESX 6163, 1978

1. Alayavazhipaadu
2. Sivapuranam





*The always-exceptional Anthems for the Nation of Luobaniya has recently posted yet another fine cosmic devotional LP from the Sisters Soolamangalam. For time well-spent; Sulamangalam Sisters - Murugan Devotional Songs EMI India 33ESX 6038 - P.1977