Muse & Music, Music of the Golden Age Options

[swarapriya]

Muse & Music

Most film loving folks think that the music made for films from 50’s through 80’s represents golden age of music. This may be debatable. However, one thing is certain. Several great musicals emerged during this period and we saw the rise of many singing legends during this time.

One way to take a closer look at the music of the Golden Age is to look into the period through the female stars who were popular in this time frame. Because it is just about impossible to cater for all the stars, I came to a conclusion that probably the following 12 stars will sufficiently represent movies that are part of this golden era. These are:

Asha Parekh
Hema Malini
Mala Sinha
Mumtaz
Nutan
Rekha
Sadhana
Saira Banu
Sharmila Tagore
Vyjayanti Mala
Waheeda Rehman
Zeenat Aman

Others may come up with a different list. But for the music of the Golden Age I want to share with our fellow members these stars probably make a fair representation.

Let us look at filmographies of these actresses and see if we can come to some conclusions. I will present the filmographies in the order listed above.

[swarapriya]

Baap Beti (1954)

This was Asha Parekh's second movie as baby Asha. The great Bimal Roy directed the movie and Roshan provided its music. Unfortunately I don't have a single song from this movie. I am requesting members to share these if they can. Thanks.

[Aditya Pant]

Baap Beti (1954)

This was Asha Parekh's second movie as baby Asha. The great Bimal Roy directed the movie and Roshan provided its music. Unfortunately I don't have a single song from this movie. I am requesting members to share these if they can. Thanks.

This film had 4 songs, all sung by Lata Mangeshkar. I am uploading the songs, but the sound quality is just about average.

1. Koyal Bole Koo - posted here.
2. Andhere Se Ujale Tak - Baap Beti - Lata - Roshan - 128 - 3:09

3. Duniya Bananewale Ramji - Baap Beti - Lata - Roshan - 128 - 3:01

4. Le Chal Ri Nindiya - Baap Beti - Lata - Roshan - 128 - 3:08


Aditya

[Faraaj73]

Baap Beti (1954)

This was Asha Parekh's second movie as baby Asha. The great Bimal Roy directed the movie and Roshan provided its music. Unfortunately I don't have a single song from this movie. I am requesting members to share these if they can. Thanks.

This film had 4 songs, all sung by Lata Mangeshkar. I am uploading the songs, but the sound quality is just about average.

Aditya

Thanks Aditya! Second rare album you've introduced me to in recent days...