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I've had this idea to one day, list down all my cassette collection and store it permanently. DF member's passion on Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal, made me dig into my store and rekindle those memories. Most of my collection are songs dating from the late 70s to the late 80s - period when I was financially independent. Then, I got married....... )))

Let me begin with a superb album bearing the combo Aalulkkoru Aasai and Machchanai Paartheengalaa.

Aalukoru Aasai
The movie stars Muthuraman and Jaychitra and was released in the late 70s. Music is by Ilayaraja.

1. Manjal araikkumpoathu padi eiri paaththa machchaan is by Vani Jeyram and is an excellent folk number.
2. Kanakku parththu kaathal vanthathu is a lyrical experience by TMS.
3. Idhaya Mazhaiyil adds to the number.


Machchaanai Paatheengalaa
This one stars Sivakumar and Srideivi. The MD is not credited, but the music is very IR-ish.

1. Maampoovey, siru mainavey is a duet that MUST be in your collection. KJJ and SJ sing this beautiful song.
2. Maaman Muniyaandi aaththaa is a sexy folk song and is easily one of the every best of SJ. Her humming send shivers down my spine. A definite goodie.
The other songs are TMS' Desingu Rajan, Ada koorukkeitta pasangalaa & Engamma Maharasi


Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal
This album has been greatly discussed in the Creativity of Ilayaraja thread. It stars Pratap, with music of IR. Unforunately my cassette is very "scratchy".

1. Kaathal panpaadu by KJ Jesudass
2. En gaanam by Ilayaraja & Jency
3. Kanavil mithakkum by KJ Jesudass
4. Pazhaya soagangal by Ilayaraaja
5. Thendralida thoadanangal by Ilaayraaja