Pick of the week: 1 Mar to 5 Aug 2006

Ramki, SJ did a marvellous job in this song. What kind of modulation she showed in the range? I think NV is one of the films which had all songs hit. I think this was the only song written by Vaali in NV (all other songs are by Kannadasan). It was showed in the title card also.

Song is excellent, but how about the picturisation, esp when the SJ sings like seashore waves? It was THE worst. Many dailogue in between with Sivaji, KR Vijaya involved, wherein in Upstairs Geethanjali sings and dances to Muthuraman (as if it was a background song). I am of teh view that second half of the song was completely spoiled in the movie.

A classy song. Reminds me of "thesulaavudhe" in its intensity. I guess both songs are probably set in Hamsanandhi(Sohni). More such gems are probably waiting to be unearthed from the 60s.

Ramki, if you happen to have "manmadha raagangaLe" from Baalanagamma please consider making it as your pick someday

SN23 thanks for the correction.

Speaking of vaali and geethanjali reminds me of the discussion i had with my dad few weeks ago.
Dad and vaali were highschool mates in srirangam .
Last month my dad had met vaali in a book release function. They were meeting after almost 50 yrs. My dad mentioned that they fondly recalled their 'appaLa kudumi' and 'postoffice' trouser days :).
I was curious to know more about vaalis 'family'life. vaali never talks about his personal life in his interviews.
Thats when my father recalled this interesting incident.
When vaali started to work in cinema, his family arrange for his wedding.
When everything was settled and engagement day fixed, vaali disappeared from his house the day before his betrothal. No one could find him and his betrothal was cancelled. 2 days later vaali came back to srirangam , not alone, but with his new bride. My mom says the bride was actress geethanjali.

Ramki, indha matter therinja KB 'runaway groom' nnu oru padam eduthiruppare... :)

Thiru,
If only vaali was a female :)

SN23 are you sure there were dialogue in between 'ninaithaal' song? If i remember correctly, while geethanjali dances, sivaji is shown jogging through AVM studio:)

vijayr i do not have 'manmadha' song with me:(

You are right Madhu, Yellorum Nallavarey was Gemini's last film. But what interests me in this is that how V Kumar was booked as MD. But Vasan's son S S Balan directed films like Siriththu vaazha vendum for Udhayam Productions later.

nenjirukkum engalukkum was the only song by vaali

ninaithal podhum is by KD .. you can see his stamps..

yes Rajesh !

lyricist of "ninaithal podum paduven" is Kannadasan !

Pick #115

http://tfmpage.com/stream/songs/yaarai_euk.rm

Song: yaarai kettu
Film: en uyir kaNNamaa
Singer: Chitra
Lyrics: Vaali
Music: iLaiyaraja

This is a rare gem of chitra that went unnoticed inspite of EUKs above average performance at B.O. I think EUK was sivachandrans first directorial venture and naturally Lakshmi had an author backed role. I did not watch the film but have read some decent reviews.
Apart from this song i also like IR's solo 'poompaaraiyil pottu vaitha'