The Golden Era of Dr.IR and Dr.SPB

[V_S]

Enna sir ippadi solliteenga. IR always did average songs for Rajini? Only bright spots here and there?. Where did these films and songs go? All these are average? I could not believe it.

Bhuvana Oru Kelvi kuri
Aarilirunthu Arubathu varai
Annai Oor Aalayam
Dharma Yuddham
Murattu Kaalai
Garjanai
Kazhugu
Netrikann
Puthu Kavithai
Nallavanukku Nallavan
Thanga Mahan
Paayum Puli (I could not believe it is average, we will come to it later).
Naan Mahaan Alla
Thambikku entha ooru
Adutha Vaarisu
Padikkathavan
Naan sigappu manithan
Sri Raghavendrar
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Un Kannil Neervazhinthaal
Guru Shishyan
Siva
Mannan
Panakkaran
Dharma durai
Paandiyan
Ejamaan
Uzhaippaali

It might have sounded average those times (even I had same thought, as at the same time SKV came and it is hard not to compare). But I would like to have App's friend view today about the same song and all songs from this film. App can you please ask him now, if you are in touch. I certainly believe his view would have changed long time back.

Reason why I am telling this is in youth days, the songs we like will be liked for ever. I don't disagree. But many songs we didn't like those days, as we might not have have patience (except those who are really dedicated). I have trashed many MSV songs and older songs as I felt bored. Even trashed many IR songs. But listening now, I repent myself doing that sin. I will never forgive my youth days. May be this is true for many.

Potthukittu oothuthadi Vaanam, can compare against any mighty Kamal song. What a rendition by MV, full of energy and soul. I will dissolve in that rain of singing by MV sir. One heck of a song. Aapakkada Annakilli, another 'gilli' song, which I listen to it very frequently. I don't have much complaints with PS singing in these two songs. Very beautifully sung.

Even we used to comment, Rajini gets outstanding songs without even getting involved in song discussions, but Kamal only after his continuous sitting with Maestro and getting involved in composition discussions, he manages to get those outstanding songs from IR. Is this not true?

[Divine22]

Hi Plum,,,


Sorry, sir. avangge per Manochitra illeyaa ? (Oru Odai Nathiyagirathu heroine)

[Plum]

D22, you are right. It is Manochitra. My bad - indha solkuRRan, porutkuRRamA vERa Agi Pochu(Refer App's post)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Both got introduced as hero / heroine in the movie you're talking about - puthiya vArppukaL - by none other than Bharathiraja. Bagyaraj was a "boy" at that time and not "uncle"

Oh thanks App ann for the info

[PARAMASHIVAN]

SPB sings in a different tone, possibly to indicate "intoxication" while maintaining an RK-like-voice, terrific job! For SJ, it was just another day in the office.

Yes, this is one of those songs, Only possible by SPB !

[PARAMASHIVAN]

After becoming Super Star, the only movie Rajni got good songs from IR was for Rajathiraja, which happens to be IR's home production. Later on there was Veera, but that's after ARR'a arrival. (I do not categorize Yejaman as Rajni movie).

yes , how can we forget the "sothapals" in "engita mOthathE ", " Vaa vaa manchal malarE", "meenama meenamma kankal meenama"!

[groucho070]

yes , how can we forget the "sothapals" in "engita mOthathE ", " Vaa vaa manchal malarE", "meenama meenamma kankal meenama"!

By constantly criticising Mano singing Raja's song, you are continuously insulting Raja's ability to chose the right singers. Well done. Bravo.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

By constantly criticising Mano singing Raja's song, you are continuously insulting Raja's ability to chose the right singers. Well done. Bravo.

Rakesh anna

Most of IR songs sung by Mano were really bad! No excuse for this, it does not have to be SPB but the Likes of MV, PJ would have done "Complete" Justice to these songs sung by Mano! Like I said before ARR + Mano combo was better than the disastrous IR + Mano combo.

[app_engine]

V_S,
Nice list!

BTW, my post was a brief mention of what transpired at the time of arrival of PP. That too "peelings" and not facts. So, no need to get perturbed about the quality IR delivered to RK movies. As has been discussed in many other threads, many factors decide what comes out as an album.

Obviously, there's no question about the amazing quality of those three duets from this movie

[San_K]

before ARR + Mano combo was better than the disastrous IR + Mano combo.

before ARR+Mano combo it was IR+Mano thanE? enna confusion idhu?