Ina Mina Dika (aka Eena Meena Deeka)

I was listening to KCRW (http://www.kcrw.com) and this rockin' 50's, Bill Haley-like song started and then big bandish horns kicked in, followed by what appeared to be nonsense vocals (to my ear, but they were in fact Hindi), and I was hooked.   It appears to be a musical production number from a 1957 Bollywood film ("Aasha"), and I was transfixed!   But then I go to see if there's a longer version of this scene (there is, which ends with the candles setting a fire), and then I stumbled onto a 2012 music video cover version by Goldspot, and I'm equally floored!   It's funny how the '57 version sound checked the Bill Haley vibe, and the 2012 version seems to sound check The Name Game by Shirley Ellis with its fast paced lyric portion near the end.

 

Here's the 1957 musical production number of Ina Mina Dika (aka Eena Meena Deeka) from the Bollywood film, Aasha

Here's Goldspot's 2012 music video cover version of Ina Mina Dika (aka Eena Meena Deeka) 

I guess a lot has to be said for the original songwriter(s) having come up with a lasting musical and lyrical piece.   How could anyone not love these two versions?!   If I ever need a smile, these will be my go-to musical meds.   Enjoy!

 

P.S. - The answers to it all - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aasha_(1957_film)

Welcome to Jim's Sonic Safari

There are just so many times that you can resist, after a friend tells you that you should start a blog, before you just need to take the plunge.  In fact, that very friend (Norm Anderson) started me on my way.  So with a big thanx to Norm, I've begun my entry into the world of blogging.

 

The main thrust of Jim's Sonic Safari is MUSIC, featuring new to me discoveries, rediscoveries of long forgotten gems, cool cover versions, and songs that may just make you get up and shake that ass!  My love of music is long, having started in radio at the age of 12, and over the years of DJ'ing, managing bands and singer/songwriters and collecting records, it is time to share.  I hope you enjoy my sonic safari.