Often people gets confused and argue, its KJY. Yes its P Jayachandra, Jayettan.
Another irony, moment you start mentioning his name, people jump to 'Indraikku Yenindha Aanandhame'. But, in TFM itself there are many to be unearthed gems of him apart from IR combination.
Especially the duets with VJ which are priceless. No one is venturing beyond few famous numbers.
Just listen to this for now and we can deep dive into this combination for another day to discuss and write about.
https://youtu.be/Ycv6leqliPI
Predominantly his forte was Malayalam but for handful of memorable numbers he has sung in Kannada, which I always go back and listen often.
Nearly 4 decades but still the chart buster from M Ranga Rao 'Olavina Udugore kodalenu', what a mesmerizing one from PJ.
There used to be repeat request from the audience to the local Orchestra troup's performance here in Bangalore during 80s. One of Ambi's best song of his movies.
https://youtu.be/glJjHq8Tk4U
His earliest number in Kannada also for M Ranga Rao in Puttana's famous movie ' Ranganayaki'. What a lovely number this one with Sailaja joining him.
https://youtu.be/2QzkSctxIW8
Another one for Puttanna's 'Amrutha Ghalige' he under Vijaya Bhaskar (apparently today is Vijaya Bhaskar's death anniversary). Brilliant melody with meaningful lyrics of Vijayanarasimha.
https://youtu.be/yHrv1GKJekU
He sang in Rajkumar Starrer 'Bhaktha Prahlada' of course not for him. Ideally these numbers will go to PBS earlier. T G Lingappa is the MD here.
https://youtu.be/Lf6nditTCII
PJ and VJ here in Kannada :-) for MD Vijaya Bhaskar, movie Hanthkana Sanchu. What a superb melody this one.
https://youtu.be/DsUULO6UK9k
One another Vijaya Bhaskar's composition for 'Manasa Sarovara'.
https://youtu.be/cmOsnmQSAVs
What an amazing singer he is. Each one of the numbers he sung in Kannada are priceless.
Happy Birthday Jayettaa !
