Monday, December 24, 2012

Golden Western Oldies


Western Influence to Sinhala Music

Note: Copied Version
                 Original Version
          * - Indicates that there were several versions from other singers as well)

1. Dawasak Da Re-Neela Wickramasinghe
2. Mey Gee Rasa Gena Dena-Sri FM Theme Song
3. Podi Kaale Danga Keruwaama (Pembara Amma)-Shiromi Fernand0
4. Allagena Kana Hollanawa Man-Gypsies(Sri Hadoo Gee)
5. Obamai Maa Hadawathey (Kandos Ad)
6. Aatha Sita Aaa Suwandak-Subhani Harshani (Sri Hadoo Gee)
         Chapel of Love-Dixie Cup
7. Doyi Doyi Doyi-Rukmani Devi
8. Yanna Oba Yanna (Sri Hadoo Gee)
9. Ow Mey Sri Naadayayi (Sri FM Theme Song)
10. Sanda Ginigath Rayakadi – Sri Hadoo Gee
         I'm A Big Big Girl-Emilia                

11. Haa Mal Pipenne-Christopher Paul
            Lazy Mary-Dean Martin
12. Kauda Boley Alice-Ronee Leech
13. Sri Samagin Inne (Sri FM Theme Song)
            Rose Garden- Lynne Anderson
 14. Amba Gaha Yata Sewane-Gypsies
            Mango Tree-Diana Coupland                       
15. Nadee Ganga Tharanaye-Chithral Somapala
16. Menika Menika-Christopher Paul
            Mareena-Rocco Granata                  
17. Reta Kamu Api Wambatu – Joli Seeya *
18. Ramaya-Siha Shakthi *
            Ramaya-Afric Simone
19. Maali Sandamaali-Chandana Liyanarachchi (Sri Hadoo Gee)
            Corrina Corina- Ray Peterson
20. Sithenne Yanna Aaaye-Athula Adhikari (Sri Hadoo Gee)
21.Mage Sihinaye Maaliga –Shashika Nisansala (Sri Hadoo Gee)
22. Harima Kammaliyi Jeewithe-Sri FM  Theme Song
           Wes-Alane
24. Pem Loke Pura-Christopher Paul
           Wooden Heart-Elvis Presley
25. Musthapha-Christopher Paul
           Ya Mustapha-Bob Azzam
26. Mihiri Mathakaye Ande-Orange Crush Ad
27. Amore – Demian Wikramathilake & Nirosha Virajini (Movie-Mille Soya)
           That's Amore-Dean Martin
28. Ape Jeewitheta Meya Onemai-Mariazelle Gunathilleke
29.  Sudu Pata Meedum Galaala-H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke
           Marguerita-Elvis Presely
30. Jeewithey Wasanthe- H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke
31. Kodi Gaha Yata Mama Upanne ( Movie – Hathara Denaama Soorayo)
           Oh  Bla Di-The Beatles
32. Manaaliyak Sanda Waage – Greshan Ananda & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Movie-Obatayi  Priye Aadare)
           Mamunia-Paul McCartney & Wings     
33. Mal Pipei Deneth Harei (Tele Drama-Amba Yahaluwo)
          Rock A Bye Baby (English Poem)
34. Oya Dasin Pawasanna – Nadeeka Jayawardena (The Hutch Song)
          Annie's Song-John Denver
35. Nil Nuwan Pinbarayi – Sirasa Superstar (Valentine Song)
36. Saraagi Sihina Andhakaare – BNS (Movie- Dancing Star)
          Toto Cutugno - L'italiano
37. Rosy Mage Rosy – Anil Bharathi
38. Mal Mitak Thiyanna – Kasun Kalhara
39. Mey Gammanen – Subhani Harshani (Sri Hadoo Gee)
40. Maawa Amathaka Kalaata-Noel Raj
          Smooth-Santana ft Rob Thomas
41.Sihinenwath Maa Lanwunaa - Sri Hadoo Gee

          The Rose-Conway Twitty 



Western Influence to Hindi Music


1.  Aao Twist Kare-Mahendra Kapoor (Movie-Bhooth Bangla)
2.  Tirchi Topiwale (Owey Owey) (Movie-Tridev)
3.  Yeh Waada Hai (Movie – Raju Chaacha)
4.  Chanda Chandni Mein Jab Chamke-Mujrim (1958)
          Green Door-Jim Lowe
7.  Pretty Women –Shankar Mahadevan (Movie-Kal Ho Naa Ho)
8.  O Meri Jaan (Life In Metro)
          Silent Lucidity-Queensryche
          Love of My Life- Queen
9.  Stand By Me (Movie-Ra One)
          Stand By Me-Ben.E.King
10. Mehbooba Mehbooba (Movie-Sholey)
11. Shikdum-(Movie-Dhoom)
          Sikidim-Tarkan (Turkish)
12. Teri Chaahath Ke Siwaa (Movie- Jaanam)
13. Paagalpan Chaa Gaya (Movie-Jaanam)
14. Pal Pal Pal Pal Har Pal – Shreya Goshal (Movie-Munna Bhai MBBS)
15. Gila Gila Gila Dil Gila (Movie-Garam Masala)
          Thoia Thoing-R.Kelly
16. Gawaa Hai Chand Taare Gawaa Hai (Movie Damini)
          Malaika-Boney M
17. Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaaya (Movie-Jhuk Gaya Aazmaan)
          Marguerita-Elvis Presely                      
18. Pyaar Ki Kasam Hai (Movie- Dil Dekh Dekho)
19. Koi Yahaan Aha Naache Naache-Usha Uthup (Movie-Disco Dancer)
20. Churaliya Hai Tumne Jo – Aasha Bhosle (Movie – Yaadon Ki Baarat)
21. Yun Hi Kat Jaayega (Movie- Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke)
22. Paayal Meri Jaadu Baaaya Hai(Movie-Raj Kumar)
          Faith-George Micheal
23. O Maria O Maria (Movie-Saagar)
24. Akele Hai Toh Kya Ghum Hai-Qayamat Se Qyamat Tak
25. Babuji Dheere Chalna (Movie-Aar Paar)
26. Yeh Kaali Kaali Aakhein (Movie-Baazigar)
27. Mein Tera Tum Mere Ho (Movie-Ram Shastra)
28. Akele Hum Akele Tum (Tu Mera Dil) (Movie - Akele Hum Akele Tum)
         But You Love Me Daddy-Jim Reeves 
29. Jaane Mujhe Kya Hua (Movie-Baazi)
30. Dil Mera Churaya Kyun (Why Did You Break My Heart) -Anu Mallik (Movie Akele Hum Akele Tum)
         Last Christmas-Wham
31. Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan (Movie – C.I.D)
         Oh  My DarlingClementine – Freddie Quinn (This is Amrican Western Folk Ballad)
32. Nazrein Mili Dil Dhadka (Movie-Raja)     
33. Chand Sithare (Movie- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai)
        Voices-Vangelis      
34. Neend Churaayi Meri (Movie-Ishq)
        Sending All My Love -Tolga      
35. Ek Sharaarat Hone Ko Hai (Movie-Duplicate)                          
36. Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai  (Movie - Gangster)
37. Halka Halka Sa Yeh Nasha (Movie- Chocolate)
       Breeze FromSaint Maries-Jesse Cook
38. Kaisi Paheli Zindagani - Sunidhi Chauhan (Movie-Parineeta)
39. Laila O Laila (Movie-Qurbani)
       Chicano-Black Blood
40. Raaja Ko Raani Se (Movie-Akele Hum Akele Tum)

       The Godfather (Love Theme)                

41. Teri Meri – Shreya Goshal & Rahath Fateh Ali Khan (Movie-Bodyguard)
42. Nasha yeh Pyaar Ka Nashaa (Movie-Mann)
43. Deewana Deewana Ho Jaaye (Movie-Rishtey)
43. Yeh Bekhudi (Movie-Tum Ko Bhool Na Paayenge)
44. Dilruba Meri (Movie-Dil Dekh Dekho 1959)                                                                      
         Diana-Paul Anka
45. Koi Mil Gaya (Movie-Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)
        Take That Look Off Your Face-Marti Webb
46. Ay Ay Ya Sookoo Sookoo  (Movie-Junglee)
        Sucu Sucu-Alberto Cortez (1963)
47. Panchhi Banu Udati Phiru (Movie-Chori Chori)
        Comin Thro the Rye - Natasha Holt
48. Dil Dekh Dekho (Movie-Dil Dekh Dekho)
        Sugar in The Morning-Hugo Duncan
49. Om Shanthi Om (Movie-Karz)
        Om Shanti Om - Lord Shorty

The Origin of Popular Western Remakes


1. Angel-Shaggy
2. Me Love-Sean Kingston
         Like A Rolling Stone-Bob Dylon (Just the Music Part)
3. Sunny One So True-Boney M 
         Sunny-Bobby Hebb
4. Mr.Lonely-Akon
         Mr.Lonely-Bobby Vinton
5. I'll Be Missing You-Puff Daddy, Faith Evans
6. Bossa Nova- Annette Funicello *
7.  I'll Be Your Baby Tonight-UB 40
6. If Tomorrow Never Comes-Ronan Keating
7. In The Summertime-Shaggy
8. Games People Play (La La Laa La La )-Inner Circle
9. I Can See-Jimmy Cliff
         I Can See- Johnny Nash
10. Do The Locomotion- Kylie Minogue
11. Lambada-Kaoma
12. Lions Sleeps Tonight-The Tokens *


13. Kingston Town-UB 40
14. Love Me Love  Me-Shaggy
15. It's All Coming Back To Me Now-Celine Deon
16. Red Red Wine – UB 40
17. Sha La La La Laa - Venga Boys
18. Cecilia-Remix-Simon & Garfunkal
19. Sweet for My Sweat-C.J.Lewis (Remake 1994)
20. Seasons In The Sun-Westlife
21. We Are Going to the Ibiza-Venga Boys
22. You Are My Sunshine-Domino Dancing
23. To Love Somebody- Michael Bolton
24. Love Me for a Reason-Boyzone
25. Words-Boyzone
26. Volare-The Gypsy King
       Volare-Dean Martin (There could be an original Latin song which I couldn’t find yet)
27. I Have A Dream – Westlife




9 comments:

Code Nomad said...

This is a very good work. Thank you!

G said...

Very good compilation

Kalum said...

Wasanthaye (B n S)
Bach's Air on G String(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7RYSQvrUrc)

kleetman said...

Nice work machan...thanks a lot if you know about h. R jothipala copy songs please ad(English copy)

Unknown said...

Rukmani Devi's Doyi Doyi was in the film Daiwayogaya released in 1959. Conway Twitty's Dont Cry Joni was release in the 1970s.

Unknown said...

Thank you :)

naviyage lokaya said...

Was very helpful... thank you..

Anshu said...

very good attempt. can you find similar english song for "kodigaha yata mama upanne ' thank you

S said...

Excellent work Rakitha!
Keep it up!