Oldies

Baat Niklegi (Jagjit Singh) - Perhaps the simplest of lyrics penned amongst Ghazals; and yet so very profound! Had heard Jagjit Singh rendering this live, way back in '95 - as far as I can recall now, that was "Nazrul Manch" (courtesy - Ghosh Uncle, for the pass).

Ranjish Hi Sahi (Mehdi Hassan) - Unparalleled words!! Can't recall how exactly I had discovered this one - way back in school, again. Most likely had heard it the first time from some contestant at the Saregama show (Zee TV).

A female version of the same, by Runa Laila - wish there was a little more "thairaav" in the rendition - brilliant, nonetheless.

Aaj Jaane Ki Zid (Farida Khanum) - (courtesy - my brother; for introducing this beautifully pleading song to me, many years ago - back in school/college).

Jinhe Naaz Hai (Md. Rafi) - Somehow, one of the lesser known songs from "Pyaasa" - but such a real gem!

Dil Dhoondta Hai/Ek Akela Is Shahar Mein (Bhupinder) - In an album prelude, Gulzar had himself commented that lyrics and song had become one in these songs - can't recall his exact words, and can't trace it on google; but something along the lines of "In Nazm'on mein Bhupi Shayar bhi hai aur Gayak bhi!". What a compliment!