Kishore Kumar Birth Anniversary Special: 5 Best Yodeling Songs of The Legendary Singer, Watch Videos
Kishore Kumar's songs are a delight to listen even today. On his birth anniversary, listen to his songs mastering his yodeling technique.
Heard of Abhas Kumar Ganguly? You'd wonder who that is! He's one among our industry's legendary singer, actor, composer, producer altogether but we know him as Kishore Kumar. He was born on August 4, 1929, in a Bengali family in Madhya Pradesh. Kishore Kumar, along with his acting was known for his singing. He has sung romantic numbers to peppy tracks and managed to switch the pitches so smoothly with his technique of yodeling, that his songs resonate with us even today. He started his career as a chorus singer in Bombay Talkies.
It was music director S. D. Burman who noticed Kumar's talent at singing. He encouraged him to develop his own singing style and Kishore Kumar mastered yodeling. This form of singing which involves repeated and rapid changes of pitch between the low-pitch and high-pitch. Kishore Kumar did it so well, that he became a prolific singer of his time. People loved him for his unique style and on his birth anniversary, let us remember his best songs, featuring his unique style!
5 Best Yodeling Songs of Kishore Kumar
Chala Jaata Hun:
The song was from the film Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) directed by Ravikant Nagaich. It starred Rajesh Khanna and Tanuja in the lead roles.
Jhoom Jhoom Jhumroo:
The song was from the film Jhumroo starring Kishore Kumar and Madhubala. The music of this film was given by Kishore Kumar.
Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana:
This song is sung by Kishore Kumar still remains a favourite among many, especially on road trips. The song was from the film Andaz. The song was so popular that it had three versions sung by different singers.
Tum Bin Jau Kahan:
The song is from the film Pyar Ka Mausam starring Shashi Kapoor, Asha Parekh.
Haal Kaisa Hai Janab Ka:
This song is from the film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi starring Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Madhubala, and Anoop Kumar. This song too became too popular.
Kishore Kumar's songs are a delight to listen even today. They take you back in the time of good music and there is no beating his yodeling skills. There are so many songs in which he showed his amazing skills and we miss not having it in our songs anymore. On his birth anniversary, listen to his songs and do let us know which of his songs were your favourite.
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