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K. J. Yesudas discography

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K. J. Yesudas
Yesudas during a live concert in 2010
Yesudas during a live concert in 2010
Background information
Birth nameKattassery Joseph Yesudas
Born (1940-01-10) 10 January 1940 (age 84)
Cochin, India
OriginKochi, Kerala, India
GenresIndian classical music and playback singing
Years active1961–present

K. J. Yesudas is a multilingual singer, singing Indian classical music, devotional, light music, and film songs. His commercially published recordings span multiple genres.

Carnatic Classical Music

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Gurusmarana

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Classical music concert by Yesudas at Nishagandhi Dance and Music Festival, Trivandrum in 2011

Gurusmarana is one of Yesudas's Carnatic classical music albums, in which he sang with his guru, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bagavathar.

There are 2 cassettes currently released – Vol 1 & 2. Album produced by BGM Tharangini.

Songs:

Thodi

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Raaga Series – Raagam Thodi is a Carnatic classical music album, a garland kritis presented by Dr. K. J. Yesudas.

Album begins with the kriti Swami Unnai, followed by a Muthuswami Dikshitar composition Mahaganapathim. Yesudas decorates this kriti with Kalpanaswarams and gamakas. Other Kritis are `Sarasija’ and `Dakshayani’ and album ends with an Oothukadu Venkatasubba iyer composition 'Thaye Yesoda'. The album is produced by Tarangini Music, India.

Krithis

  • Swami Unnei
  • Mahaganapathim
  • Yemijesina
  • Sarasija
  • Dakashayani
  • Thaye Yasodha

Krishna Nee Begane Baaro

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Krishna Nee Begane Baaro, a recording of live performance by Gana Gandharva Yesudas in the presence of Sri Sri Sri Vishveshatheertha Swamiji of Pejavara Sri Krishna Math, Udupi in early 2002. He is accompanied by Prov. V. Praveen on Mridangam, Mahadeva Sharma on violin and T. Radhakrishna on Ghatam.

  • Gajavadana Beduve, Raagam : Hamsadhwani, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric : Sri Purandradasa
  • Krishna Nee Begane, Raagam : Yaman Kalyani, Taalam : Mishra Chapu, Lyric : Vyasatirtha
  • Tirupathi Venkataramana, Raagam : Keeravani, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric: Sri Purandradasa
  • Kotta Bhaagyave Saako, Raagam : Shanmukhapriya, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric: Vidya prasanna theertha
  • Nalidaade yenna Naaaliqe, Raagam : Shuddha Saveri, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric: Sri sri Ranga Viitala
  • Srinivasa Yennabittu, Raagam : Sriranjani, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric: Sri sri Ranga Viitala
  • Guruvina Gulaama, Raagam : Hamsanandi, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric: Sri Purandradasa
  • Jagadodhaarana, Raagam : Kāpi, Taalam : Aadi, Lyric: Sri Purandradasa

Festival Albums

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Thiruvona Kaineettam

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Thiruvona Kaineettam is an album of Onam festival Malayalam songs. All songs were written by Gireesh Puthenchery and the music was composed by Vidyasagar. Sujatha and Vijay Yesudas also sang in this album with Yesudas. Album released by Tharangini in 2001.

Songs

  • Aaranmula Palliyodam ( Yesudas & Vijay Yesudas )
  • Aaro Kamazhthivecha ( Yesudas & Sujatha )
  • Chandanavala ( Sujatha & Vijay Yesudas )
  • Illakkulangara ( Yesudas )
  • Paraniraye ( Yesudas)
  • Poomullakkodi ( Yesudas & Sujatha )
  • Thevaaramuruvidum ( Yesudas )
  • Villinmel ( Yesudas )

Ponnona Tharangini

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Ponnona Tharangini is a musical album by Dr K J Yesudas. As the name suggests, the songs in the album were made on the basis of Onam, released by Tharangini. All songs were written by Sree Kumaran Thambi and the music was composed by Raveendran. Album released by Tharangini in 1992.

Songs

  • Chingavayalkkili
  • Mannin Manam
  • Mudippokal Vadiyal
  • Palnira Poo Ponchiri
  • Pathira Maykathil
  • Pookkalam Kanunna
  • Thonikaranum avante pattum
  • Uyarukayay

Christian Devotional Songs

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(to be completed)

Hindu Devotional Releases

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Hymns from the Rig-Veda

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The Album Hymns from the Rig-Veda is one of the greatest albums of K J Yesudas. The album composed by Maestro Sri Rangasami Parthasarathy and recorded using Indian musical instruments in the background score. The Rig-Veda is the most ancient of the four Vedas and is one of the oldest texts of any Indo-European language and one of the world's oldest religious texts.

Forty minutes album consists of 1028 Hymns in 10 Mandalas. 37 slokas from Mandalas V-51-11 to 15; VII-35-1 to 13; X-63-6 to 17; X-190-1 to 3; X-191-1 to 4.

Album contained the text in Sanskrit with transliteration in English. Album released in 1979 by Oriental Records.

Music for Meditation – Gayatri Mantra

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Album Music for Meditation – Gayatri Mantra was composed by Sri Rangasami Parthasarathy and sung by K J Yesudas. The Gayatri Mantra is sung in nine different ragas to symbolize the oneness of Divinity. Album released by Oriental Records. Vocal Artist: K. J. Yesudas Flute: Hariprasad Chaurasia Santoor: Shivkumar Sharma Sarod: Brij Narayan Sitar: Janardhan Mitta Veena & Music: R. Parthasarathy

Bhagavad-Gita – Song of God

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Bhagavad-Gita – Song of God is the Sanskrit album series by Yesudas with music composed and produced by R Parthasarathy in 1977 and released by Oriental Records. The Bhagavad-Gita is as the spiritual wisdom of India.

Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 12, 15 contains selected slokas from the chapter 12 and 15. Chapter 12 is on the Bhakti Yoga. Krishna describes the glory of devotion to God. Chapter 15 is known as Purusottama yoga. Krishna reveals the virtues, glories and transcendental characteristics of God. He explains the purpose and value of knowing about God.

Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter II – CD contains selected 38 slokas from the 72 Slokas in the Chapter II. Starting from sloka 20 which states, " The Atma is never born nor does it die", the artists recorded all the major slokas and concludes with 71 & 72 which states, " One who abandons all desires attains the state of final emancipation".

Mayilppeeli

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Mayilppeeli is a Malayalam Hindu devotional album composed by K. G. Jayan in 1988. The lyrics of the songs were written by S. Ramesan Nair and sung by Dr. K. J. Yesudas. The album was produced by Yesudas' Tharangini Records. Upon release all the songs were become instant hits and still considered as evergreen classics.

Light Music

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Ahimsa

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Songs are

  • Ahimsa
  • Atta Apu
  • Beauty All Around
  • Circle Of Return
  • Gitanjali
  • Hari
  • Misere Karuna
  • Nirahamhara
  • Sari Sari.

Sitaron Mein Tu Hi

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Sitaron Mein Tu Hi is one of Yesudas's hit music albums in Hindi. Songs are written by Mehboob and the music direction by Maestro Lalit Sen. Album was released by Universal in 2000.

Songs

  • Chamak cham cham
  • Door Humse Na Tum
  • Dosti Hai Humne To Kiye
  • Ishq Mushq Na Chupte
  • Itna Bhi
  • Man Mohini
  • Sajni Sajni
  • Sanwari Saloni Us Pe
  • Tu Jaan Hai
  • Tujh Se Bichhad Ke

Film Music

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Malayalam

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Popular songs sung by Yesudas and composed by Baburaj are : Thamasamente Varuvaan – Bhargavi Nilayam (1964), Vellichilankayaninjumkondoru Pennu – Kaattuthulasi (1965), Nadhikalil – Anaarkali (1966), Innale Mayangumbol – Anveshichu Kandethiyilla (1967), Pranasakhi Njan Verumoru & Orupushpam Mathramen – Pareeksha (1967), Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha & Kalichirimaaraatha Penne;- Udhyogastha (1967), Ikkareyanente Tamasam – Karthika (1968),

Hit songs with composer Dakshinamoorthy are Swapnangale Ningal – Kavyamela (1965), Kakkathamburatti – Inapravukal (1965), Hrudaya Sarassile – Paadunna Puzha (1968), Ponveyil – Nirthasala (1972).

Songs by Yesudas with Devarajan master's music that became hits are : Ashtamudikkayalile – Manavatty (1964), Manikya Veena – Kattupookkal (1965), Kattadichu – Thulabharam (1968), Thangabhasma – Koottukudumbam (1969), Aayiram Padasarangal – Nadi (1969), Sangamam Sangamam – Triveni (1970), Omalale Kandu – Sindhoora Cheppu (1971), Chandralekha Kinnari;- C.I.D. Nazir (1971), Manushyan Mathangale Srishtichu – Achanum Bappayum (1972), Sankalppa Vrundaavanathil;- Taxi Car (1972), Indravallarippoo Choodivarum – Gandharava Kshetram (1972), Padmatheerthame Unaroo – Gayathri (1973). He sang most of his Malayalam songs in the music of Devarajan master – around 600, which is a record.

Songs with Salil Chowdhury are Neela Ponmane – Nellu (1974), Kalakalam Kayalolangal – Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978), Madaprave Vaa – Madhanotsavam (1978), Shyamameghame Neeyen – Samayamayilla Polum (1978).

From 1980s, his hit songs are with composers such as Raveendran, Shyam, M. G. Radhakrishnan, Jerry Amaldev and Johnson. Yesudas made a lot of hit songs with Raveendran master. Ezhuswarangalum – Chiriyo chiri (1982), Kanana Poikayil Kalabham – Ariyapedatha Rahasiyam (1981), Pramadhavanam – His Highness Abdullah (1990).

Devanganagal Kayyozhinja tharakam from the film Njan Gandharvan (1991) is a popular song by composed by Johnson.

Because of his immense talent and popularity he is often preferred by music directors/producers to render the songs which require the power factor and extreme variations in ragas mainly in the big budget movies. The song 'Aadiyushassandhya' from the movie 'Pazhassi Raja' is an example for his voice clarity even at the age of 69.

His latest hits are Kadaniyum Kalchilambe {pulimurugan-2016}, Kanditum Kandittum [villain,2017] and Poyi Maranja Kalam from the movie Viswasapoorvam Mansoor for which Yesudas won the National Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Tamil

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After Malayalam, he sang the most in Tamil. Yesudas's first song in Tamil film was in the film Bommai (1963) – Neeyum Bommai. Urimai Kural (1974) – VizhiyE kadhai ezhuthu composed by M. S. Viswanathan Dr. Siva (1975) – Malarae kurinji malarae )M. S. Viswanathan Naalai Namadhe (1975) – Ennai vittal yArumillai Vazhvu En Pakkam (1976) – Veenai pesum adhu meettum viralgalai kandu perum pugazhum (1976) – Thaane thanakkul sirikkindraal Idhaya malar (1976)- Chendu malli poo pol azhagiya pandhu Neela malargal 1979 – Idhu irava pagalaa Thrishoolam- Thirumaalin thirumarbil sreedevi mugamae Vayasu Ponnu (1978) – Kaanchi Pattuduththi[Ilaiyaraaja]

He made lot of hit songs. Other major music directors worked with him are Ilaiyaraja, A. R. Rahman, Rajkumar S.A., S. Balachander, Vaidyanathan L., Deva, Gangai Amaran, Aadithyan, K. V. Mahadevan, Shankar–Ganesh and Vidyasagar.

He had fortune to sing songs written by Subramanya Bharathy (Yezhavuthu Manithan, 1981) and Bharati, 2000) and Kannadasan.'En Iniya Pon Nilave' – Moodu Pani, 'Poove Sempoove' – Solla Thudikkuthu manasu, 'Aarariraro' – Raam, 'Raaja Raaja Chozan' – Rettai Vaal Kuruvi, Thendral Vanthu' – Thendrale Ennai Thodu, 'Kanne Kalaimaane' & 'Poongaatru' – Moondram Pirai, 'Vaa Vaa Anbe' – Agni Natchathiram, 'Vellai Puraa' – Pudhu Kavithai are popular. He was awarded Kalaimamani Award and eight time State Award for the best playback singer from Tamil Nadu Government.

Kannada

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He made lot of hit songs in Kannada films. Some hit songs are

Major Kannada musicians worked with him are Hamsalekha, R. Sudarsanam, S. A. Rajkumar, V.Manohar, Upendrakumar and Gurukiran. He is one of the favourite singers of ace musician and lyricist Hamsalekha. He often records songs with him, and the duo has produced a number of hit songs. He also sang for a number of devotional songs in Kannada.

Telugu

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Yesudas has been singing in both Classical and film songs in Telugu.His first song in Telugu was Oh Nindu Chandamama composed by S. P. Kodandapani for the movie Bangaru Thimmaraju (1964).

Year Film Song Composer(s) Writer(s) Co-artist(s)
1964 Bangaru Thimmaraju "Oh Nindu Chandamama" S. P. Kodandapani
Kavala Pillalu "Aame Baliyai" Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy P. B. Sreenivas
"Maa Manase"
1965 Prachanda Bhairavi "Needhanara Nannelara" Pendyala Nageshwara Rao S. Janaki, B. Vasantha, Venkata Rao
1967 Iddaru Monagaallu "Konguna Kattesukona" S. P. Kodandapani S. Janaki
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna "Vennela Undhi" S. P. Kodandapani P. Susheela
Sathyame Jayam "Nee Sogase Niganigalaadi" S. P. Kodandapani P. Susheela
1968 Manchi Kutumbam "Preminchuta Pillala" S. P. Kodandapani P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Sowcar Janaki, Rallabhandi
1969 Prathikaram "Stop Look And Go" Satyam S. Janaki
1970 Marina Manishi "Chinnavada Velathava" T. V. Raju B. Vasantha
1971 Mary Matha "Sagara Theera Sameepana" G. Devarajan
"Thana Thana Thandana" P. Madhuri
Sri Krishna Satya "Sri Rama Jaya Rama" Pendyala Nageshwara Rao
"Kasthuri Thilakam"
"Sri Raghavam"(Slokam)
"Kavvadithodi Porithamu"
1972 Kula Gowravam "Thera Chaapavantidi" T. G. Lingappa
Prema Pakshulu "Aaddham Choosthe" Ashwathama Gudimetla
"Thellaredhaka Nuvvu"
"Visavisa Nadiche"
1973 Nenu Naa Desham "Kurisenu Hrudayamulo" Satyam P. Susheela
1975 Miss Julie Prema Katha "Julie Yes Darling" Satyam P. Madhuri
"Vennela"
Swamy Ayyappa "Jagamula Netha" G. Devarajan
"Harivarasanam Viswamohanam"
"Sabarimalanu Swarna"
1976 Anthuleni Katha "Devude Ichadu" M. S. Viswanathan
1977 Bhadrakali "Chinni Chinni Kannayya" Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela
Tholireyi Gadichindi "Jabilli Merisele" Satyam P. Susheela
1979 Dasha Thirigindhi "Andhala Naa Krishnaveni" Satyam
Rama Banam "Amma Premaku"(Sad) Satyam
1980 Sivamethina Sathyam "Neevu Naa Pakkanunte" J. V. Raghavulu Vani Jairam
"Geetha O Geetha"
1981 Dhaari Thappina Manishi "Vu Anna Aa Anna" Vijaya Bhaskar P. Susheela
Illaalu "Oh Baatasaari" K. Chakravarthy S. P. Sailaja
Jegantalu "Evaramma Evaramma" K. V. Mahadevan Vani Jairam
1982 Golconda Abbulu "Twinkle Twinkle" K. V. Mahadevan
Gruha Pravesam "Dhaari Choopina Devatha" Satyam
Meghasandesam "Sigalo Avi Virulo" Ramesh Naidu
"Seetha Vela Raaneeyaku" P. Susheela
"Navarasa Sumamalika"
"Priye Chaarusheele" P. Susheela
"Radhika Krishna" P. Susheela
"Aakaasha Deshaana"
"Navarasa Sumamalika"(Bit)
"Poems"
Mettela Savvadi "Yedhi Aa Nadham Yemaipoyindho" Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki
"Jeevithame Andhala" S. Janaki
"Saage Padhamu"
Swayamvaram "Gaali Vaanalo" Satyam
Yamakinkarudu "Kantiki Nuvve Deepam" Chandrashekar P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
1983 Dharmaatmudu "Thaka Dhimi" Satyam
Kalyana Veena "Veguchukka Molichindi" Satyam
Rudrakaali "Oka Kavi Ninu Kani" Satyam S. Janaki
1984 Chadarangam "Mabbu Musurukuntondi" J. V. Raghavulu P. Susheela
"Oke Muddu Chaalu" P. Susheela
Ee Tharam Illalu "Sirimalle Poola" Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela
"Raagam Madhuram" P. Susheela
Memu Meelanti Manushulame "Devudunnado Ledo" Krishna Prasad
Priyamaina Rajinikanth "Muddabanthi Kulikeve" Ilaiyaraaja
Sahasame Jeevitham "Sagaali Mana Yathra" Ilaiyaraaja
"Prema Nidhiki Viralamu"
"Mabbulo Chandamama"
"Breake Vesthe" S. Janaki
1985 Andharikante Monagadu "Kantiki Kunuke" K. V. Mahadevan Ramesh Naidu, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Brahmamudi "Evaru Pettaro" Chandrashekar P. Susheela
"Rajani Rajani" Lalitha Sagari
"Prema Annadi"
Edadugula Bandham "Endhuku Endhuku" Shankar–Ganesh
Kalyana Thilakam "Sapametho Veruchese" J. V. Raghavulu
"Amma Neeku Nuvve" S. P. Sailaja
Kutumba Bandham "Ye Kanuka Iyyagalanu" Satyam
Maha Manishi "Choopulu Choopulu" J. V. Raghavulu P. Susheela
"Evaru Nenu Evaru Nenu" P. Susheela
Pachani Kapuram "Kotthagaa Mathugaa" K. Chakravarthy
"Vennelainaa"(Male)
"Naa Prema Raagam"
"Vennelainaa"(Duet)
Siksha "Vidhi Pagalesina" K. V. Mahadevan
Sindhu Bhairavi "Mahaganapathim" Ilaiyaraaja
"Mari Mari"
"Poomalaga Vadanuga"
"Rasamanjari"
"Moham Annudu"
"Nee Kudithi"
"Nee Dayaradha"
Sri Mantralaya Raghavendra Swamy Mahathyam "Aadave Lalana" Ilaiyaraaja
"Rama Namamu Vedame" Vani Jairam, Seenukutti
"Kadhalia Raa Madhava" Madhavapeddi Satyam
1986 Aadi Dampatulu "Kadalinigani" Satyam P. Susheela
Eenati O Ammayi "Mogala Shahajadiva" V Shiva Reddy P. Susheela
"Nannu Ardham Chesuko" Radhika
Jayam Manade "Rani Vaasala O Rama" K. Chakravarthy P. Susheela
Jeevana Poratam "Marachipo Nesthama" K. Chakravarthy
Neti Yugadharmam "Veena Palukadha" J. V. Raghavulu P. Susheela
"Shramikulaara" P. Susheela
"Veena Palukadha"(Pathos) P. Susheela
Nireekshana "Chukkalle Thochave" Ilaiyaraaja
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam "Hey Pandu Ranga" Ilaiyaraaja
"Maa Papaalu Tholagainchu"
"Slokams"
Tandra Paparayudu "Abhinandhana Mandhara" Saluri Rajeshwara Rao P. Susheela
"Athipragalbha"
"Lalitha Pulakantha" P. Susheela
"Malle Kanna Thellana"
Ugra Narasimham "Veyi Kannulu Eduru" Satyam P. Susheela
Veta "O Ledi Koona" K. Chakravarthy
Vikram "O Kalama" K. Chakravarthy
1987 Aatma Bandhuvulu "Nee Kannula Needalo" Chandrashekar P. Susheela
Chinnari Devatha "Maa Inti Pere Anuragam" K. Chakravarthy Lalitha Sagari
Garjinchina Ganga "Thalukuloluku" Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki
Kaala Rathri "Jeevana Sangeetham" Reghu Kumar
"Sugandha Kusumam"
Muddayi "Devalayaanne Vidanaade" K. Chakravarthy P. Susheela
Sankeertana "Ye Naavade Theeramo" Ilaiyaraaja
Srimathi Oka Bahumathi "Ningini Vidichina" Shankar–Ganesh
Sruthilayalu "Thelavaradhemo"(Male) K. V. Mahadevan
1988 Aalochinchandi "Nirudhyoga Uppenalo" Satyam
Asthulu Anthasthulu "Midisipade Deepalivi" Ilaiyaraaja
Indradhanusu "Katha Yedhaina" Raj–Koti
Jeevana Jyothi "Neeve Amma Jyothi" Raj–Koti
Kanchana Seetha "Kaalama Saagaku" Satyam S. Janaki
Menamama "Aasharepe" Ilaiyaraaja Vani Jairam
"Palletoollu"
Rudraveena "Lalitha Priya" Ilaiyaraaja K. S. Chithra
"Thulasi Dhalamulache"
"Neethone"
"Maanava Deva"
Saagara Geetham "Oh Vennela" Ilaiyaraaja
"Vinave Vinave Thudhiswasa" K. S. Chithra
1989 Laila "Laila O Laila" M. S. Viswanathan
Praja Theerpu "Palikenu Naalona Mohana" K. Chakravarthy P. Susheela
Rowdy Mogudu "Andhaala Nelabaala" Vijay anand K. S. Chithra
Sreerama Chandrudu "Manmadha Baanam" Satyam P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
1990 Abhisarika "Aagaka Manasaagaka" Vasu Rao
Adavilo Anveshana "Ammanu Namminacho" M. S. Viswanathan
Ayyappa Swamy Janma Rahashyam "Lokaveram"(Slokam) K. V. Mahadevan
"Swami Ayyappa"
"Harivaraasanam"
Alludugaru "Kondalalo Nelakonna" K. V. Mahadevan K. S. Chithra
"Muddabanthi Puvvulo" K. S. Chithra
"Nagumomu Ganaleni"
Ghatana "Vidhi Chethilo Bommalu" Manoj–Gyan
Intinti Deepavali "Madhuram Madhuram" Siva Shankar K. S. Chithra
Maa Inti Katha "Koyila Koyila Koyilammalo" K. Chakravarthy K. S. Chithra
"Idhena Runanu Bandham"
O Papa Lali "Neevega Naa Pranam" Ilaiyaraaja K. S. Chithra
"Segali Sandhela" K. S. Chithra
Udhyamam "Swagatham Suswagatham" Raj–Koti K. S. Chithra
1991 Amma Rajinama "Srustikartha Oka Brahma" K. Chakravarthy
Assembly Rowdy "Andhamaina Vennelalona" K. V. Mahadevan K. S. Chithra
Brahmarshi Viswamitra "Priya Cheliya" Ravindra Jain P. Susheela
"Ganga Taranga"
"Kaushalya Suprajarama"
Dalapathi "Singarala" Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Manjeera Nadham "Aagiponi Neeke" K. V. Mahadevan
Minor Raja "Nadi Veedhilo Amma" Vidyasagar K. S. Chithra
Rowdy Gaari Pellam "Kunti Kumari" Bappi Lahiri
"Boyavani Vetuku"
"Theeripoye"(Bit)
Vidhatha "Chiranjeevi Maa Nanna Pelliki" Shyam K. S. Chithra, Mano
1992 Brahma "Chumma Chumma" Bappi Lahiri K. S. Chithra
"Musi Musi Navvulalona"
Donga Police "Aa Poola Rangu Naa Cheera" Bappi Lahiri K. S. Chithra
Gang War "Valapukidhe" Raj–Koti Swarnalatha
Pattudhala "Yeppudu Voppukovaddura" Ilaiyaraaja
Peddarikam "Idhele Tharatharala"(Solo) Raj–Koti
"Idhele Tharatharala"(Duet) Swarnalatha
1993 Anna Vadhina "Penchukunna Malletheega" M. S. Viswanathan K. S. Chithra
Chittemma Mogudu "Chinuku Raalithe" K. V. Mahadevan K. S. Chithra
"Nindu Kundala"
Director Gari Pellam "Idhe Nizam" Ilaiyaraaja
Kaliyugam "Bantureethi Koluvu" Mohan Sithara
Kunthi Puthrudu "Oka Hrudayam Palikina" Ilaiyaraaja
"Gummali Thommidhi"(Male)
Major Chandrakanth "Muddultho Onamaalu" M. M. Keeravani K. S. Chithra
Naga Jyothi "Nee Nosata Kumkuma" Vidyasagar K. S. Chithra
Sarigamalu "Krishna kripa Saagaram" Bombay Ravi K. S. Chithra
"Swararaga Ganga"
"Raagasudharasa" K. S. Chithra
1994 Allari Police "Anaganaga" Ilaiyaraaja
Neram "Veyra Mundadugu" Naveen - Jyothi
Palnati Pourusham "Neeli Mabbu Kondallona" A. R. Rahman K. S. Chithra
President Gari Alludu "Kommadige Remmadige" Madhavapeddi Suresh K. S. Chithra, S. Janaki
1995 Ammaleni Puttillu "Chedirina Nee Kumkumale" Vandemataram Srinivas
Amma Naa Kodala "Ye Nyayasthanam" Vandemataram Srinivas
Pedarayudu "Kadile kalama" Koti K. S. Chithra
Sogasu Chooda Tarama "Sogasu Chooda Tarama" Bharadwaj
1996 Amma Nanna Kaavali "Kathaga Migilinda" Vandemataram Srinivas
Aranyam "Jo Laali Jo Laali"(Happy) Vandemataram Srinivas
"Jo Laali Jo Laali"(Sad)
Bala Ramayanam "Andabayani Jantaga" Madhavapeddi Suresh K. S. Chithra
Bharateeyudu "Pachani Chilukalu" A. R. Rahman
Neti Savithri "Evare Kannavaru" Devendran
Pavitra Bandham "Apuroopam" M. M. Keeravani
Soggadi Pellam "Konda Kona" Koti K. S. Chithra
"Konda Kona"(Pathos)
Srikaram "Manasu Kastha" Ilaiyaraaja
"Nithyam Raguluthunna"
1997 Adavilo Anna "Addhala Medaku" Vandemataram Srinivas Swarnalatha
"Vellipoyava Amma"
"Vandhanalamma" S. Janaki
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"Janma Ichinandhuku"
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Rakshakudu "Ninne Ninne" A. R. Rahman Sadhana Sargam
Thambulalu "Evari Thalaratha Evaru" Raj
1998 Eshwar Allah "Chempalaku Siggandham" Koti K. S. Chithra
Kanyadanam "Edhiprema Charithraki" Koti
"Kanule Vethike"
"Ekkadundhi Nyayam"
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"Epudo Paadindhi"
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"Karma Bhoomilo" Kalekuri Prasad
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1999 Aavide Shyamala "Omkara Roopana" Madhavapeddi Suresh
Hello My Dear Monisha "Nammodhu Nammodhu" T. Rajendar
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"O Bidda Naa Bidda"
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"Nenoka Poola"(Slokam"
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"Rajahamsa Cheera" K. S. Chithra
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"Evaru Nuvvu"
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2012 26 Kingston "Idhi Chivariki" Padma Nabham
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"Aata Gada Jananaalu"
2013 Athade "Alasina Kanulalu"(Swaram) Rajamani
2016 Manalo Okadu "Kali Kali Kalikaalam" R. P. Patnaik
O Malli "O Malli Bangaru Talli" Krishna Sai
"Prema Mruthyuvaina"
2017 Head Constable Venkataramayya "Endukuraa Jeevudaa" Vandemataram Srinivas
2018 Saakshyam "Sivam Sivam" Harshavardhan Rameshwar
"Bhava Maaya"

Hindi

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Yesudas's first Hindi song was for the movie Jai Jawan Jai Kisan song Dilruba Kya Hua music scored by A.A. Raj, Anand Mahal (1972) but first released song was in the film Choti Si Baath, both with music scored by Salil Chowdhury, a long-standing collaborator. His most popular Hindi songs are from the 1976 movie Chitchor with music given by Ravindra Jain. The greatest tribute paid to him is cited during an interview with Ravindra Jain, wherein the blind music director confessed that if he ever happened to regain vision, the first person he would like to see was Yesudas.[citation needed] Yesudas's greatest association in Hindi was with Ravindra Jain and the duo combined to produce memorable including Oo Goriya re (from the film Naiyya – directed by Prashanth Nanda),Sunayna (from the film Sunayna). The film in which Yesudas sang the most memorable Hindi songs is claimed [by whom?] to be Sawan Ko Aane Do with music given by the notable late Shri Raj Kamal. His most popular songs include Jaanam, Chand jaise mukhde pe and Tujhe Dekh Kar Jagwale Par (from Saawan Ko Aane Do), Kahan se aaye badra (from Chasme Baddoor), and Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa (from Anand Mahal) etc. His song Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein (from Sadma), penned by Academy Award winner lyricist Gulzar, is one of few notable and melodious song written in Lori prose. Yesudas was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer thrice: for "Gori Tera Gaon" from Chitchor in 1977, for Ka Karoon Sajni Aye Na Baalam from Swami in 1978, and "Sunayana in Nazaron Ko" from Sunayana and winning the trophy for Dil Ke Tukde Tukde from Dada in 1980.[1]

Hindi music directors who worked with him include Laxmikant–Pyarelal, Raamlaxman, Rajesh Roshan, Khayyam, RD Burman, Bappi Lahiri, Kalyanji-Anandji, Salil Chowdhury, Naushad, Hemant Kumar, Ravi, Ravindra Jain, Raj Kamal and Usha Khanna, SN Tripathi, Anand Milind.

Other Languages

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His film songs in Bengali are major hits. Naam sokuntala taar – Srikanter Will (1979), Path haraabo boley ebaar – Protiggya (1985) and Aar bujhitey parinaa – Debikaa (1985) are his memorable songs with Salil Chowdhury.

He is also familiar to the Oriya film world. Mamataari baalijhaDa and E laakhi jaay dekhi -Batasi Jhada (1981) some hit songs.

His song "Mayechi Sauli" from Marathi film "Nanand Bhavajay" is also hit one.[2] His some other songs from Marathi Films are

1) Duur Duur Jaavuya..... Film:- Mazaa Mulaga (1991)

2) Velivari Umale Kali.....Film:- Mazaa Mulaga (1991)[3]

3) Waara Aala Bhetayala ....Film:- Nanand Bhavajay (1991)[4]

Yesudas have also sung few Tulu language songs. One of his notable song is "Udalda Thudar gu Manas Urkaru" from the film Udalda Thudar in year 1973.

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References

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  1. ^ "Filmfare Awards and Nominations" (PDF). Deep750. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  2. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Mayechi Sauli. YouTube.
  3. ^ "Gaanagandharvan Dr. KJ Yesudas: MARATHI SONGS".
  4. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: A Beautiful Marathi Duet by KJ Yesudas & Anuradha Paudwal. YouTube.
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