This is from an album called "Third Eye" and every track is a blend of Eastern and Western styles, and just as good as this. They do a great version of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" on it which is well worth a listen and reaction.
From the summer of ‘82 - I was thinking about this just the other day. The singer was also a child actress, appearing in BBC children’s TV series Grange Hill. From what I have read, in recent years she has sadly developed a medical condition whereby she can no longer speak.
That's my all time favourite since long, listen to 1 more beautiful song from Monsoon and give your comments, "Sunset Over Ganges" (Ganges is the name of a river). I'm sure that if you liked Ever So Lonely, you'll like that one too.
I remember her/their other single called ''Shakti (The Meaning Of Within)''. The video for 'Shakti' seemed to get a lot of play on ''Rock Around The World'' (hosted by Basia Bonkowski) in the early 80's. But I also saw the video on 'Sounds' and a show called 'Countdown Flipside' (Countdown's way of trying to destroy the Countdown kids organisation). I just remember thinking she was really pretty, and was amazed that she was my age at the time. I thought she was in her early 20's, but she was actually 14... Anyway, I do know this song, but it wasn't as impactful on me as 'Shakti'...
@@ghichens3418 Good Morning to you Graham. It's Saturday night over here in Melbourne. It's raining over here, and my kids have decided to go off to some party.. Knowing them, it's a party where nothing would really happen. Hope you have a good weekend!
@@ghichens3418 They're the quiet side of Gen Z. Their parties involve sitting on couches and bean bags and talking about their anxieties while listening to slow Billie Eilish songs. Fun, fun, fun...
@@liveitup67 Morning ! Just got your msg. how sad is that , that is incredible , Im convinced it is the obsession with mobile phones ,and the BS they are taught at school !! Double wow , we have no children ,but I have neices and nephews . 5 out of 6 are as woke as you can get FFS ..... cant get past the crap , ho hum , have a great week that is on the way ! cheers from a sunny but windy Cornwall ,
I'd totally forgotten about this song, then heard it for the first time in ages on the radio today and realised how good it sounds. If you like this, have you heard 'Living on the Ceiling' by Blancmange? Its from the same era and has similar instruments.
For a few years at this time, the early 80's, there was a vogue in the UK of pop made or inspired by Indian musicians, immigrants or the children of immigrants. This song is my favourite of this category. The funny thing is that it was actually called "Indipop". So for a few years that meant pop music by people of Indian descent or inspired by such music. But not many years later, that vogue had faded out and we got "indie" instead, short for "independent". "Indiepop" is a very established word today, but if you said it 40 years ago, people would have assumed you were talking about "Indipop". :)
Hi. You are a beautiful couple with a high and very refined music sense. I just wanted to refer 2 more musical masterpieces for your precious and valuable comments and your listening pleasure. These are instrumentals and not songs, not very long but duly deserve you expert comments. Kindly whenever convenient, do have a listen to:- 1)"Eastern Journey" by Biddu orchestra. It has wonderful synchronisation of tabla rolls and acoustic drum. 2) "Jumping Jack Flash" version by ANANDA SHANKAR and NOT the one by rolling stones. Mesmerising sitar and funk music. I'll wait for your video for your valuable remarks and comments on these. Subscribed. Thanks a lot.
@hanierfamily Never made it across the pond. Only parts of Europe and Australia. There is a newer version done by Jakatta in 2002. A dance version that is a bit more snazzy that's worth a listen
Thea gilmore is worth checking out try her songs rise/new/heres to you or sounds good to me her version of I'll be home for Christmas is heartbreakingly beautiful
this song has followed me around ... on my playlists ... for 40 years
I remember this being released and it did really well. Very nice indeed.
There has been some great Asian/Indian influenced stuff from the last 30 or 40 years that I've really liked. I hadn't heard this one before.
Monsoon, floaty exotic ethereal memories of my New Waver senior of high school [1984!]
-Blissful beautiful goddess voice, #Monsoon eternal! 🔥
This is from an album called "Third Eye" and every track is a blend of Eastern and Western styles, and just as good as this.
They do a great version of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" on it which is well worth a listen and reaction.
George Harrison paved the way for this introducing Indian music to the record buying public. This sounds like it could have come from Sgt Pepper.
Sheila's career wasn't to be in pop music, she was only a teenager here. She is one of Britain's special musicians that musicians adore.
From the summer of ‘82 - I was thinking about this just the other day. The singer was also a child actress, appearing in BBC children’s TV series Grange Hill.
From what I have read, in recent years she has sadly developed a medical condition whereby she can no longer speak.
Sheila Chandra is her name; this track certainly sounds ahead of it’s time for 1982!
Love love love this song. Sitar, percussion, Sheila's voice , production..beautiful.
That's my all time favourite since long, listen to 1 more beautiful song from Monsoon and give your comments, "Sunset Over Ganges" (Ganges is the name of a river). I'm sure that if you liked Ever So Lonely, you'll like that one too.
I remember her/their other single called ''Shakti (The Meaning Of Within)''. The video for 'Shakti' seemed to get a lot of play on ''Rock Around The World'' (hosted by Basia Bonkowski) in the early 80's. But I also saw the video on 'Sounds' and a show called 'Countdown Flipside' (Countdown's way of trying to destroy the Countdown kids organisation). I just remember thinking she was really pretty, and was amazed that she was my age at the time. I thought she was in her early 20's, but she was actually 14...
Anyway, I do know this song, but it wasn't as impactful on me as 'Shakti'...
Morning !Hope you is all good . Tis Saturday morning , off outside to do some gardening , have a spliffic weekend .
@@ghichens3418 Good Morning to you Graham. It's Saturday night over here in Melbourne. It's raining over here, and my kids have decided to go off to some party..
Knowing them, it's a party where nothing would really happen. Hope you have a good weekend!
@@liveitup67 Hi ya . You have a good one to . Cor blimey kids and parties ehh ! take care .
@@ghichens3418 They're the quiet side of Gen Z. Their parties involve sitting on couches and bean bags and talking about their anxieties while listening to slow Billie Eilish songs. Fun, fun, fun...
@@liveitup67 Morning ! Just got your msg. how sad is that , that is incredible ,
Im convinced it is the obsession with mobile phones ,and the BS they are taught at school !! Double wow , we have no children ,but I have neices and nephews .
5 out of 6 are as woke as you can get FFS
..... cant get past the crap , ho hum , have a great week that is on the way ! cheers from a sunny but windy Cornwall ,
Yep .OK , not heard this before , must have been hiding under a rock or worse two rocks !
Really catchy , love the Seitars . Different , Cheers !
It made it to 'Au Garage', a club in Montreal...
I'd totally forgotten about this song, then heard it for the first time in ages on the radio today and realised how good it sounds.
If you like this, have you heard 'Living on the Ceiling' by Blancmange? Its from the same era and has similar instruments.
The very talented Sheila
For a few years at this time, the early 80's, there was a vogue in the UK of pop made or inspired by Indian musicians, immigrants or the children of immigrants. This song is my favourite of this category. The funny thing is that it was actually called "Indipop". So for a few years that meant pop music by people of Indian descent or inspired by such music. But not many years later, that vogue had faded out and we got "indie" instead, short for "independent". "Indiepop" is a very established word today, but if you said it 40 years ago, people would have assumed you were talking about "Indipop". :)
The entire album is beautiful. Sheila Chandra went on to have a solo career. Check out Najma as well.
Is Najma a group?
No @@hanierfamily she's a Pakistani singer. Check out Need Koyi from the stunningly beautiful album Quareeb. Would love a reaction on that!
Heavily edited version . the full length version is amazing
We were just trying to get a nice visual performance with good sound. And it's, at least partially, Top Of The Pops, so that's cool.
Great track i had the single back in time and last year the whole album
Glad you enjoyed it, when I was a kid if it sounded good id buy it, and this was hella catchy
Hi. You are a beautiful couple with a high and very refined music sense. I just wanted to refer 2 more musical masterpieces for your precious and valuable comments and your listening pleasure. These are instrumentals and not songs, not very long but duly deserve you expert comments. Kindly whenever convenient, do have a listen to:-
1)"Eastern Journey" by Biddu orchestra. It has wonderful synchronisation of tabla rolls and acoustic drum.
2) "Jumping Jack Flash" version by ANANDA SHANKAR and NOT the one by rolling stones. Mesmerising sitar and funk music. I'll wait for your video for your valuable remarks and comments on these. Subscribed. Thanks a lot.
Thumbs up 👍🏻 🎶😻🎶😻🎶😻
This is a blast from the past
Released in England in 81. It was never released in US
What about the rest of the Commonwealth? We're Canadian.
@hanierfamily Never made it across the pond. Only parts of Europe and Australia. There is a newer version done by Jakatta in 2002. A dance version that is a bit more snazzy that's worth a listen
College radio had it in New Orleans and Austin, TX.
If you like uk bands try marthas harbour by all about eve or my true nature by eleanore and the lost both good bands
Thanks chris and cynthia
Thea gilmore is worth checking out try her songs rise/new/heres to you or sounds good to me her version of I'll be home for Christmas is heartbreakingly beautiful
Has it surprised you both how many songs that you have been exposed to?
Yes, it has. It's crazy.
Sadly she cant sing anymore due to throat cancer