We now move on to 1971, an year in which TFM had given many memorable albums.
With respect to the actors, Sivaji gave around 8 to 9 films, MGR gave around 5, Jai, Ravi had their share but Gemini Ganesan gave around 11 +.
On the Music Director front, it was one and only MSV who ruled with KVM started slowing down and V Kumar, Sankar Ganesh, others put together did handful.
Though TMS was still in race giving his best, but it was Balu who emerged with flying colors with some immortal hits in this year.
Let us reminisce those nostalgia albums here.
G K Venkatesh - Sabatham
What a fantastic one from Balu and GKV known for such melody. This P Madhavan directorial if am right KRV's own banner.
https://youtu.be/RDQDAFzlh08
Kunnakudy Vaidhyanathan - Kankatchi
From APN and rightly so the albums from his movies will never disappoint. There are two outstanding numbers in this movie, 'Kuravar Kulam Kaakkum Muruga Nee Vaazhga' by Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi and M R Vijaya, but LRE Balu number top the chart.
https://youtu.be/nqb_tElnwfU
Sankar Ganesh - Thenkinnam
This comedy genre had good songs the pick is the one by P Suseela, a real honey dipped one.
https://youtu.be/9yun_LFvuD4
V Kumar
This one from Gemini, Devika starrer 'Veguli Penn' This movie had a decent run and acclaimed critically too.
Breezy one this number and TMS is at his best in delivering it effortlessly.
https://youtu.be/l8IB0t7sXD4
KB's 'Nootrukku Nooru' the cult one which is even popular today. At least once in a fortnight this gets aired and must watch at home :-). This is another amazing album from V Kumar. Bet 'Ungalil Oruvan Naan' 'Nitham Nitham Oru' but the top one is from PS, what a singer she is
https://youtu.be/IEK6uVBuhB8
V Kumar reserved his best for 'Ranga Raatinam' produced by Sowcar Janaki. AM Rajah made a brief come back with 'Muthaarame Un Oodal ennavo' with LRE, such a impeccable one but Kumar bettered it this with the Balu number...what to say, simply amazing.
https://youtu.be/HHw2UoSyJok
Muthaarame Un Oodal Ennavo
https://youtu.be/gDNhltrGEYU
K V Mahadevan
KVM did around handful in this year as stated but giving his best as always.
'Irulum Oliyum' a Puttanna movie again Balu coming into mix for this with B Vasantha. There is P Suseela version too.
https://youtu.be/2LeNQ1bfFeQ
Muktha Films 'Arunodhayam' a Sivaji starer.
உலகம் ஆயிரம் சொல்லட்டுமே…
உனக்கு நீ தான் நீதிபதி…
மனிதன் எதையோ பேசட்டுமே…
மனச பாத்துக்க நல்லபடி
உன் மனச பாத்துக்க நல்லபடி
What a lovely one from Kannadasan.
https://youtu.be/CMNNMJhEiuc
This album had another beautiful duet 'Muthu Pavazham Mukkani Sakkarai'.
The stand out in this year from KVM was 'Aathi Parakasakthi'. What a wonderful album. Seerkazhi singing for Suruli 'Aathadi Maariyamma' and PS's 'Naan Aatchi Seithu varum' அந்த பம்பை உடுக்கை பின்னணியில் ஒலிக்கும் 'Aayi Mahamaayi' JJ's dance number 'Varugave Varugave' and the masterpiece 'Solladi Abirami' from S V Subbiah aka TMS. Yes what a performance by SVS the legend. Kannadasan, TMS, KVM, SVS... what a team to deliver this number.
Naan Aatchi seidhu varum
https://youtu.be/y4z9FErl2sU
Solladi Abirami
https://youtu.be/rY6w6LBxesQ
MGR - MSV
'Neerum Neruppum' had gorgeous JJ duet 'Kaalai Nera Thendral enna paadudho' but this number is real catchy
https://youtu.be/ZViLH0aBttA
Another JJ MGR pair that year 'Oru Thaai Makkal'. I am a big fan of male duets. The moment you mention that everyone will point to 'Pon Ondru Kanden' but there are many more to listen. This one TMS-PBS is such a lovely composition from Mannar.
https://youtu.be/3cd2pKzgycc
This duet with is a orchestration delight and beautiful JJ :-)
https://youtu.be/vdYBFA1Sk8Q
Again JJ MGR paired for 'Kumari Kottam'. The breezy 'Enge Aval Endre Manam' is a lovely number. This is one of my favorite number.
முத்தாடும் மார்பில் முகம் பார்க்க எண்ணும்
என்னாசையின் ஓசையைக் கேளடி கொஞ்சம் - Pulamaipithan
https://youtu.be/igC3eINQw1s
The best track of the year came from 'Rickshawkaran' Manjula MGR starrer. It was blockbuster,eventually MGR went on to pick up the National Award.
The MSV masterclass 'Azhagiya Tamizh Magal Ival' again the legendary TMS-PS delivering it effortlessly.
https://youtu.be/v9AmoELiJAw
This album had other lovely numbers 'Kadaloram Vaangiya Kaatru' 'Ange Sirippavargal Sirikkatum'
Sivaji Ganesan - MSV
P Madhavan directorial venture Sivaji with Padmini and Saroja Devi.
The female duets are many and were hits. Jamuna Rani, the legendary singer was pioneer in that had sung many. Will do a blog on that later. This one is from Jikki and SJ a lovely duet and Kannadasan story telling in his verse :-)
https://youtu.be/ryL6CXFxhKA
Another amazing verse from Kannadasan, the King !
https://youtu.be/q26MjCffdoY
'Praptham' a Savithri own production and directed by her which miserably failed but MSV doesn't disappoint to give 'Sondham eppodhum thodarkadhaidhaan' & the imaginative composition of 'Sandanathil oru vaasam eduthu'
https://youtu.be/ILx1DIPs46E
PS Veerappa's production 'Iru Dhuruvam' had rhythmic ensemble 'Theru Paakka Vandhirukkum'
https://youtu.be/ldrx8KMNVD
This song literally moves you however you are.. 'Babu' another MSV masterpiece
https://youtu.be/RALoq6Lv0qw
And this riot in the same movie..TMS easing it.
https://youtu.be/AxYO-9GMhzo
MSV -Masterclasses
Mannar gave some master classes in that year. Let us see them.
AVM's 'Sudarum Sooravaliyum' this one is Balu's outstanding surely get into top renditions. The quirky laugh to start the charanam
https://youtu.be/9LjEGEkxhtY
CV Sridhar's 'Avalukendru Oru Manam' Balu again giving his best with 'Mangayaril Maharani' but this Balu what many have known in 80s 90s but he has done this in early 70s itself. What a wonderful singing and MSV, masterpiece.
https://youtu.be/irmgxxYkhkw
Cho's 'Muhammad Bin Thuqlaq' and MSV's voice :-), immortal this one.
https://youtu.be/r5F0CfsMgBY
This time Sridhar produced but not directed script of Gopu ' Utharavindri Ulle Vaa' This album is simply outstanding with Balu, LRE, PS, M L Srikanth.
Kadhal Kadhal Endru Pesa
https://youtu.be/6WZwIDk9C5g
Unnai Thoduvadhu Iniyadhu
https://youtu.be/gsEXNPomt0s
Maadhamo Avani and beautiful Kanchana
https://youtu.be/j2e4OaRFRWY
Another JJ movie this time with NT his 150th movie and Suseela went on pick her 2nd National Award. Yes ' Savaale Samaali'.
Bringing whistle into play in this, this is another TMS best and Kannadasan...
புதியதல்லவே தீண்டாமை என்பது
புதுமை அல்லவே அதை நீயும் சொன்னது
சொன்ன வார்த்தையும் இரவல்தானது
சொன்ன வார்த்தையும் இரவல்தானது
திருநீலகண்டனின் மனைவி சொன்னது
https://youtu.be/cVHn0re55m4
No wonder PS got National award for this.
https://youtu.be/-HtWVJO_RF0
Not done with this both MSV and NT went on to gave the following two, masterclasses...
'Sumathi En Sundari' JJ pairing with NT and CVR with Gopu, PS giving memorable numbers like 'Oru Aalayamaagum Mangai Manadhu' ' Oh Orayiram' but Balu with B Vasantha's ' Pottu Vaitha Mugamo' rules even today
https://youtu.be/6MT758TvZnM
Dada Mirasi, NT with Gopu scripting gave 'Moondu Deivangal' another blockbuster. This is clearly MSV's best IMO, pure Masterclass.
SVS (Sirkazhi) singing ' Thirupathi Sendru Thirumbi Vandhaal' Balu's melodic 'Mullilla Roja' and the Deepavali song 'Thai Enum Selvangal' , wait the PS evergreen,immortal number
Vasanthathil Or Naal - What a composition in Darbaraai Kanada, just Classic !
PS rendering it amazingly throughout. Shes real 'Gaana Saraswathi'
Mannar's top composition this one with Kannadasan. The way she sings 'Devi' in pallavi and Charanam differently and landing it ...goosebumps
https://youtu.be/NklQTizVegM
If you ask anyone best songs of PS, without batting an eyelid people surely will mention this.
Mullilla Roja
https://youtu.be/ANBtaWBvNPc
Thirupathi Sendru Thirumbi Vandhaal
https://youtu.be/knTo2E7SQUw
I can go on and on on this album forever....
We have seen only 2 years into 70's and by now you might have got an idea what kind of music been given to us as against the general misconception of TFM has been hijacked by Hindi Film Music . Looking at what we have for next 3 years...exciting it will be.
Keep a watch on this page...