He received his initial training under his legendary uncle Krishna Dey. Later he migrated to Mumbai to gain foothold in Hindi cinema.
Mention of this great singer immediately brings into mind such unforgettable classical-based melodies as Bhai bhanjana, Sur na saje, Pucho na keise maine, Chham Chham baje re payaliya. In fact, whenever composers used to have a great classical composition in their minds, they would invariably take Manna Dey.
Interestingly, in spite of his solid classical background, he was equally at ease in all types of songs, be it Romantic - Yeh raat bheegi bheegi, Jaha bhi jaati hoon wohi chali aati ho, Dil ki girah khol do, Saanjh dhali; peppy - Aao twist karen; folksy - Chalata musafir moh liya re, door hain kinara; sad - Kasme Wade pyar wafa sab, Tum bin jeevan keisa jeevan; funny - Khali dabba khali botol, mere bhais ko danda; quali - Ai mere johra jevin, Yaari hain imaan mera; spiritual- Laaga chuneri mein daag; or philosophical - Zindegi keisi hain paheli, Tum besahara ho to; ghazal - Neino se yon baat kare.
One unique contribution is his famous rendition in music of the equally famous Madhushala written by Dr. Haribans Rai Bachchan the father of equally illustrious Amitabh Bachchan.
He is a composer in his own right, composing mostly in Bengali innumerable hit songs.
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Edit: He has been awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.
Manna Dey Passed away on 24th Oct 2013.
Aao Twist Karen
Manna Dey Lyrics
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Arre pahle taaliya to bajao
Aaj raat ka main aakhri gana ga raha hoon
Aur gane mein ye kahna chahta hoon
Ke duniya me kuch karna ho
To mano meri baat
Aao twist kare, jaag utha mausam
Aao twist kare, jaag utha mausam
He he, aao twist kare, zindagi hai yahi
Nach uthi hai zindgani o meri jaan
Nach uthi hai zindgani o meri jaan
Chham chhama ka chham chham
Chhama ka chham hai ha aa han aa
Aao aao aao
Aao twist kare, jaag utha mausam
He, aao twist kare zindagi hai yahi
Aao twist kare, jaag utha mausam
He, aao twist kare, zindagi hai yahi
Parwaano dilwaalon aa aaao
Masti ke saazon pe gaa gaaon
Khushiyon ko mehfil mein laa laao
Itna saa kehna hain aa aao
He, twist kare, jaag utha mausam
He, aao twist kare, zindagi hai yahi
Aao twist kare, jaag utha mausam
He aao twist kare, zindagi hai yahi
Arre kyaa soch rahe ho tum log
Tumlog rona chaahte ho
Nahin tum log udaas rahna chaahte ho
Nahin tum log hansna chaahte ho
Haa.
Manna Dey's "Aao Twist Karen" is a fun, upbeat song about enjoying life and living in the moment. The song begins with the singer asking the audience to listen carefully and applaud before launching into his final song of the night. He then proceeds to encourage the listeners to make the most of their lives by joining him in dancing the twist. He urges them to forget their worries, sing and dance with him, and bring happiness into their celebrations.
The lyrics of the song are a celebration of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. The singer urges everyone to forget their troubles and come together to make the most of every moment, celebrating happiness, and living life with enthusiasm. The song is infectious, and its upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics encourage everyone to shake a leg and forget their worries.
Overall, "Aao Twist Karen" is a song that celebrates the joy of life and the power of music to bring people together. It's a song about celebrating the beauty of the world and embracing happiness with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Suno aur gaur se suno
Listen carefully and attentively
Arre pahle taaliya to bajao
First clap your hands
Aaj raat ka main aakhri gana ga raha hoon
Tonight, I am singing my last song
Aur gane mein ye kahna chahta hoon
And I want to say this in my song
Ke duniya me kuch karna ho
That if you want to do something in this world
To mano meri baat
Then listen to my words
Aao twist kare, jaag utha mausam
Come let's twist, the season has awakened
He, aao twist kare, zindagi hai yahi
Yes, come let's twist, life is this moment
Nach uthi hai zindgani o meri jaan
Life has started dancing, oh my love
Chham chhama ka chham chham
The sound of joy is everywhere
Chhama ka chham hai ha aa han aa
This sound of joy is here, yes yes
Aao aao aao
Come, come, come
Parwaano dilwaalon aa aaao
Passionate lovers, come come
Masti ke saazon pe gaa gaaon
Sing on the season of joy
Khushiyon ko mehfil mein laa laao
Bring happiness to the gathering
Itna saa kehna hain aa aao
That's all I wanted to say, come now
Arre kyaa soch rahe ho tum log
What are you all thinking
Tumlog rona chaahte ho
Do you all want to cry
Nahin tum log udaas rahna chaahte ho
No, you all want to stay sad
Nahin tum log hansna chaahte ho
No, you all want to laugh
Haa.
Yes.
Writer(s): JAIPURI HASRAT, RAHUL DEV BURMAN
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sumankuila2329
An artist sang "laga chunri me daag" and "Aao twist kare" simultaneously --- Only Manna day ЁЯЩПЁЯЩП
@vivacious4284
Manna Dey totally awsm..He was indeed the most versatile Singer of that era.
@rashidagillani8162
Manna dey was underrated in Bollywood
@hemants5822
Yes..
@anandparmeswaran6681
@Vivacious 100% true. Manna Dey Singing is awesome. Simply Mind blowing. Add to it the expression and acting of Mehmood. Amen
@priyanshudas1936
@@rashidagillani8162 He was not underrated, he was underrated.Most of the romantic songs were sung by Kishore Kumar and Mohammad Rafi but Manna Dey was rarely offered but whenever he got the chance to sing such songs he proved that he can too .He was more famous in the Bengali film industry for singing romantic songs than others.
@shwetaarbedwar1057
@@hemants5822 llpi
@kavirkhera2366
My dad used to play this all the time when I was little. This song reminds me of so many fun childhood road trips with him. :')
@falconeagle3655
You are lucky that your dad listened to this awesome song.
@amysair_aa3165
Dear Dad,
Dear Mum,
You remember when Dad used to sing this song to us and dance around the house with me and then you would laugh at us, saying that we both were crazy.
Even though we were both crazy, But, at least, we were all very happy- the whole 3 of us were really very happy at that time...
I miss you both so much ЁЯШв ЁЯТФ