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Rediscovering RD Aisa Sama Na Hota

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Aisa Samaa Naa Hota from Zameen Aasmaan Singer Lata Lyrics Anjaan This is one of those songs that RD used to refer to as “Yeh Didi ka gaana hai”. The long high pitched notes of this song are tailor made for Lata’s unending range of vocals. I am of the view that any other singer would not have given the same treatment that Lata has given.  The situation is typical Hindi film love duet. The young couple has recently fallen in love for the first time. They are from good decent families and have decided to go on a trip by the river somewhere near the high mountains. The song starts with   a very long piece on flute. It goes in the traditional Pahaadi territory. This itself sets the tone that the song has been picturised with sierra in the background. We keep on hearing some notes in the background on the 12 string guitar and Bass guitar and the expectation keeps building up on what to expect next. And sure enough we hear the crash of the Cymbals followed by the electric g