Reasonably Rare Rafi Songs - Not Available Easily, rare solos & duets from the 50s and 60s Options

[sri]

Starting this topic to discuss some not so easily available songs featuring Mohd. Rafi - from the 1950s and 60s

Please feel free to add songs which you like.

Here's one song I found in the film 'Akeli mat jaiyo' 1963 where Rafi partners Asha Bhosle - they sing for Agha and Minoo Mumtaz respectively. The movie stars Rajendra Kumar and Meena Kumari, has music by Madan Mohan ( a few pretty good songs ) and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. This song is a typical, humorous type, romantic song between the two sidekicks in the movie.

Enjoy !

Sri

[Anil4]

Sri

Thank you not only for the uploads but also the write-ups which make for interesting read.

Weren't the sixties the best time to be a teenager?


Anil

[sri]

Sri

Thank you not only for the uploads but also the write-ups which make for interesting read.

Weren't the sixties the best time to be a teenager?


Anil

Absolutely agree - that's one thing I am eternally grateful for - living through the golden age of hindi film music - and being present when all these great songs were being born !!

Sri

[fiftysomeone]

Sri
Thank you not only for the uploads but also the write-ups which make for interesting read.
Weren't the sixties the best time to be a teenager?
Anil

Absolutely agree - that's one thing I am eternally grateful for - living through the golden age of hindi film music - and being present when all these great songs were being born !!
Sri

Being a fan of classic rock music in addition to classic Hindi Film songs (but of course), would like to add that the period from 1965 to 75 was when classic rock music was at its best. Though the golden period of Hindi film songs would probably have started a little earlier, in the mid-50's or so, perhaps our generation was fortunate to see both forms of music at their best! Was there something in the world social environment at that time that led to this?
Cheers.

[sri]

Being a fan of classic rock music in addition to classic Hindi Film songs (but of course), would like to add that the period from 1965 to 75 was when classic rock music was at its best. Though the golden period of Hindi film songs would probably have started a little earlier, in the mid-50's or so, perhaps our generation was fortunate to see both forms of music at their best! Was there something in the world social environment at that time that led to this?
Cheers.

Maybe the effect of the end of colonialism ???

But you are right .. there must have been something in the environment - because that level of talent, dedication and application coupled with a passion ( for music - not for money ! ) has not been seen since then

Sri