Ye Ye Cathrina (Original) - (1971) - Henry D'Souza & Helen D'Cruz
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Shri Henry D'Souza was born in Bassrikatte, a small town in Karnataka. He had his primary and secondary education in prestigious Catholic schools and colleges. After graduating from St. Aloysius College in Mangalore, he graduated in LLB from the University of Bombay. He is based in Mumbai and by profession a Financial Consultant. Initially he engaged in a career in journalism, but eventually landed in a promising music career after joining a western music group in 1964.
In 1964, he sang his first Konkani (spoken language in Goa) song on All India Radio. Since then he has sung more than 700 songs. In Mangalore he has been honoured with the title Sangeeth Samrat, and in Mumbai he has been honoured with the title of "Kala Ratna".
In 1971, Henry made history when he recorded the song "Ye Ye Cathrina" with Helen D'Cruz on HMV label. The song became an instant hit on All India Radio, and also in Sri Lanka on SLBC (Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation) popularized by the legendary broadcaster Vernon Corea. The song was later sung in Sinhalese by Desmond De Silva & Indrani Perera, and also another version by Luke Henricus. Cathrina also has been sung in Portuguese and Spanish.
Note : Pl. note that female artist in the video is not Helen D'Cruz. Unfortunately, I was not able to find a photo of Helen.
Reference: Google
An evergreen song sung by Helen DCruz and Henry D Souza. Helen DCruz hails from Mangalore .And she happens to me my mother in law . :) Lovely lady - of great faith, full of wit, humor, intelligent and with a compassionate heart for the poor and needy. Navaz
Though born in a keralite family we used to listen to this song, early @ 8 am on vividh bharathi( mumbai) way back in 1970's where we had only radio as the sole entertainment, this song is still fresh on my mind..... great song.
Shri Henry D’Souza, the prince and hero of Mother Konkani was born at Bassrikatte, near Koppa, KARNATAKA, (not in Goa as mentioned by you) a small town nestled amidst the beautiful and picturesque Western Ghats well known for their natural beauty.
Thanks for the song!! I knew Aunty Helen D'cruz very well in Kuwait. A close family friend even today. She's crossed a golden 80 years but cannot sing anymore. Glad she was able to make it to my wedding!! Her daughter Marianne is a professional singer and has played singing roles in the movie BLACK. If u recall, there was a party scene where Rani Mukherjee is trying to mouth singing with a lady crooner in a black dress....that is Marianne! :) I will see if i have a picture.
Jenifer, Where is Aunty Helen D'Cruz now? How do I contact her?
+jennifer pinto -thank,s for the info-hope she hits 100--katrina
Such a sweet Konkani song. Reminds me of the good old days of AIR. Thanks a million for this upload.
Listening to this song after perhaps 34 years! The last time I heard it was during my IIT days in Kharagpur, and I heard it only once or twice either on SLBC or from one of my Sri Lankan friends. But the tune has stuck in my head all these years! I don't understand Konkan or Sinhalese, but this song is really good. Thank you for uploading.
My first choice, when it comes to konkani songs. Thanks for uploading. best wishes.
Thanks for posting this song. Brings back lots of memories of my neighbours in Bombay playing this song so loudly about 40 years ago.
Thanks for posting this beautiful song. Brings back memories of Bombay.
Basrikatte is a town in Chikmagalur district (Karnataka), not Goa. About 100 miles or so from Mangalore.
Very nostalgic
We listened to this song on AIR Panaji, Goa
thanks
Easy lyrics and a song that every konkani speaking person will love n remember forever. Lovely video and thanks for uploading on youtube. regards.
Beautiful song, I had listen to this and the Sinhalese version from a long time on SLBC
thanks for keeping it alive. dev pavla ma re tuka...
sorry for bombay konkani
This is a beautiful song...Where is Henry D'Souza now...? I keep going to Basrikatte every year. That's a beautiful small town..its a on hill top ...with one street...People at Basrikatte still remember Henry..but his family members are not available at that place now.
This is very very good Jude, thanks so much for sharing this video to me!!! Coming from Bombay, I always appreciated the Goan n the Mangalorean spirit of life. Long live the music as this is simply so very refreshing. Thanks once again Jude and keep sharing. Bless
searched this song years.thanks goonewj.Again u got lottttt of good old songs.
HI guy's !
its been one of my best childhood song;
i liked it & my whole family & friends in Bombay & Mangalore liked it too much.
THANK'S.
frm: Deepak D'souza
{ KUNDAPUR }
We heard the Singhalease version of this, today is the first day i knew this is the original song, Classic, thanks for sharing from Sri Lanka.
Hello Deepak,
Thanks for the comment ! I agree, its a great song. Became very popular in Sri Lanka in the 70s and was given plenty of airtime by SLBC. I enjoyed it very much too !!
Best Regards,
Jude (London)
HI Michael, its called 'Konkani' the native language of Goa. I guess its Portuguese mixed. I listned to this, growing up in Sri Lanka back in the 70s. Thought I'd find it and post it. I enjoy it too although don't understand a word myself. Catchy melody!. Thanks for the comment.
Hi thanks for the wonderful update, i have been raised in karwar and mangalore and am very influenced by goan culture and traditions and really miss the same. Thanks for uploading this video, i used to hear this long time back and happy to find this on youtube.Thanks again.
original simple and clear from heart
Me and my husbands favorite song this three cheers to henry souz
Great song, thanks a lot again !!
The great olden songs we cant make this type of songs in this present stage
GREAT FAVORITE OF
KONKANI PEOPLE...
Nice tune, heard after ages...
@SuperShamrao
Thank You!!. Glad I was able to take you down memory lane!
Thanks for the comment. I didn't trnslate it myself, cos' I don't understand Konkani. It was the courtsey of a loyal subscriber across the miles who helped me out with a great effort !!
Hello vilmad007,
Thanks for the lovely comment. I couldn't agree more with you, and you are absolutely right about the simple life we had with just the school and radio. This is what I too enjoy the most about these songs. Those were the days. We were very happy with the little we had, and I don't think it is the same for current generation although they have many other influences.
Best Regards,
Jude
My fevorit song, old is really gold
Thank you Jude and will wait for it
Love this song coz it reminds me of Bombay
Well done and well said. Thanks to you come on theway
Hi Vijay, Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad you like it !!
Best Regards,
Jude
Hi Vidhura,
Fully agree with your sentiments. I enjoyed this back in the 70s as a growing up kid, but took me years to find out who sings it, and get hold of the original. The language is 'Konkani', the native language of Goa, India. I believe it is a Portuguese mix. Thanks for the comment. BR.
Jude
Excellent choice! My all time favorite..
@goamovie
I am in Goa almost 63 years.
Me too haven't heard about it i.e. Bassrikatte
great song, thank you
Super..... Ultimate
Absolutelty love this song..Thank you so very much for posting...Shiro
Basrikatte is in karnataka, chickmangalore Diacese, it is my birth place too.
@navazd
Thanks for the comment and information. Helen has a great voice. I enjoyed this song immensely as teenager growing up in Sri Lanka. Pl. convey my sincere thanks to your mother in law for all the joy, rendered with her music.
Rgds,
Jude
Thank you very much Louie. Appreciate that!
Thanks for the lovely comment !! This is the very first version, sung in Konkani, native language of Goa, India.
Rgds,
Jude
Thanks for visiting and valuable information!!
Rgds,
Jude
great evergreen song'''' thanks fr update''
Thanks!
English Translation courtsey of 'goan2' :-
Chorus (1)
He: Come, come, Katrina
She: No, no, I will not come
He: Ill take you from Byculla to Mahim
From Mahim to Bandra
And in Bandra Ill teach you about love
She: Everytime you follow me shamelessly
Calling out Katrin, Katrin, without any shame
He: I hold u in my arms and hug you
So where is the shame if I want to show u the world
Thank You!!
i LOVE this song!
*dancing*
Jai Henry d Souza and good Health
Thanks Jude, for this lovely song. I used to enjoy this song since my childhood.!
Hi Philip,
Thanks for the title. I will definitly look around for that.
Cheers
Jude
Thank you!
Didnt even know this song excisted! thanks man!
Thank you Brian !!
Jude
Hello Jude: I have saved this song to my favourites and still listening to it. Its amazing how good one feels inside to go down memory lane. Takes me back to happy childhood days when there were less complications in our lives and all we cared was going to school and listening to the current favourite songs in English and Konkani. I had been searching for this tune on You Tube for a long time. Thanks once again
Thanks for visiting and for your comment !!
@amitabho
You are very welcome! Glad I was able to take you down memory lane.
Thanks for this upload mate.
You're welcome!
Hi Philip,
Not sure if I ever replied to you. Sorry. I don't have this track. But I will keep looking. Thanks for visiting and the comment.
BR.
Jude
Thanks for the comment and valuable information !!
Rgds,
Jude
Hats off to the lovely Hendry I too hv the EP with 4 songs ami dhogi shazara
Obrigado!
@vilmad007
Thanks for the lovely comment !! Glad I was able to help you go down memory lane !!
Rgds,
Jude
Hats off!!!
Hi Aruna,
Thanks, I did at last. But couldn't find a photo of Helen D'Cruz though!!
"Obatath Essayma Wewa". Hope the new year brings you lots of luck. All the Best !!
Jude
Great!
Hello Namesake Goonewardena
Thank you for this. Some days I play it 5 times in a row.
This Original version is a masterpiece. The man is excellent, the woman is sublime. Perfect diction, pitch, grace notes, ADSR, timing, syncopation, emotion … near 100% in all departments. The backing is expert but sounding as if they are simply having fun. I am Sri Lankan (you know that) but hearing this I know that - with notable exceptions such Amaradeva - Sri Lankans have only moderate amounts of innate musical talent. Maybe raise the bar. BTW would love to have complete translation.
Thank you.
goonewj
Thanks Palitha for the lovely comment !!!
My pleasure Tharu. Thanks for the comment !!
BR
Jude
@MrCleret23
Thanks for the comment and valuable information. Sorry for the late acknowledgement due to lack of time. Do you have any photos of Helen?
Regards,
Jude
Wow.
Thanks. I don't believe that Sinhalese versions are copy cats. What I know is that the song was introduced and brought to fame in Sri Lanka and the Asian subcontinent by Vernon Corea of Radio Ceylon and the other broadcasters of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, when Indian Radio refused to give air time for pop songs. At the time, All Asia Service of SLBC and the English Commercial Service of SLBC rocked the region! Vernon Corea also introduced Usha Uthup and Ernest Ignatius to the masses!
Thanks for the comment !!
@MrCleret23 Helen Aunty is very much in Mumbai. We are old family friends.
I am sorry for my comment. After reading all the comments... I came to know that Basrikatte is near Koppa.
Omg, that is my name! Cathrina :O
GUYS....LEGEND HENRY IS VERY MUCH ALIVE....RECENTLY HE PERFORMED LIVE AT SHIRVA....NEAR UDUPI IN KARNATAKA.
Thanks for the update.
@MrCleret23
Yes, you are correct. There are two Sinhalese versions. One by Luke Henricus and the other by Desmond De Silva & Indrani Perera.
Hey Jude,
What a classic.!!
I truly enjoyed this, I have heard this song donkeys years ago and yeah I know its by the henry and helen duet. But haven't seen their pictures. Is this a Portuguese or a dialect of that?
Muchas gracias amigo para cancion :)
Vidhura
She: Twelve years have passed and Im thirteen now
Im tired of being single, please marry me my love
He: Give me twenty thousand as dowry and a house
Otherwise I shall dismiss you, I dont want you.
Bassrikatte is near Chikmagalur in Karnataka.
You're welcome Shiro. Thanks for the comment!!
Hi Cal841,
Thanks for the comment and correction. I read that he was born in Bassrikatte and studied and brought up in Mangalore, so it could be wrong information then.
Rgds,
Jude
Hi Johan,
There were two versions of this. One by Luke Henricus and the other by Desmond and Indrani Perera. I think I have them. Will share when I get some time.
Cheers
Jude
@cddsouza
Thanks for the comment and valuable information!!
@lobodolphy
Thank You!
@willnaz1
Thanks for the comment. Last I read was that he is working as a financial consultant in the city!
Hats off?IlIl,
@philomenapinto69
Thank you. Gald you like it!!
@sflasrado
Thanks for the comment. As you see from the description, information was referenced from Google. I am neither Indian or have ever been to India, so I have no clue as to where these towns are. If you see the comment thread there is conflicting information. I am afraid I have to appreciate the song for its musical value much more than where these towns are situated!
@yllenlegin
Thanks!
@claudees
Yes, it is a great song. Thanks for the comment!!
Hi Philip,
The song is sung by Nephie Pradhan and Ivan Sequeira. Music by Tony Dias. Found on the CD 'Forever Konkani Songs' presented by Juliuz Braganza under Jedi Music label. I'll try my best to get hold of it.
Cheers
Jude
Jude,
Consider uploading the songs in an album called "Gramaphone Baila" that came about 15 years ago in Sri Lanka. The songs are brilliant, but even more so after Stanley Peiris's (I know you're a fan) orchestral re-arrangement. This would make 'goonewj' truly a one-stop shop on youtube! (sorry I didn't respond to your email alert last time, but please continue doing so).
Best as always for the please you have brought us,
vonbloss
@bretrace06
Thanks. May he RIP!
Hi Vonbloss,
I did see the Gramophone Baila CD. But I believe the songs are not originals, right ? My efforts are to present the original first versions, whenever possible. Unfortunately, many of our artists sing others songs with no credit of whatsoever given to the original artists. However, as per your suggestion I will check that CD out. Thanks for visiting and your valuable comment !!
BR
Jude
Thanks. That is not so good news if it is correct. I will ask around some who are connected to him. Let us know when you share the other songs. There was one live clip of Ye Ye Catherina I saw last night, performed in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, which looked like Henry singing, but I wasn't sure. May be you want to check that out! Cheers.