Piyaneni ( A Tribute to Rev. Canon Ivan Corea) - Annesley Malewana

[rumeshperera]

Thanx a lot for posting such great things.. Clarence is my favorite.. The best ever.. His creations are eternal. Thanx again mate..

[goonewj]

@rumeshperera

You're welcome my friend. Thanks for the appreciation!!

[Tharupaba]

Thank you for the lovely song, the photos and the information.

We can only reminiscence and hope for a better tomorrow .!

[goonewj]

@Tharupaba

Thank you Tharu for the comment. Yes I agree with you about the hopes of a better tomorrow!!

[AsiaRadio1]

Thank you for posting this on youtube Jude. Clarence Wijewardena wrote 'Piyaneni' as a tribute to my late grandfather- Reverend Canon Ivan Corea - Clarence and Annesley met my grandfather in 1967. I was present at the original recording at Auggie Ranaweera's recording studio in Bambalapitiya in 1972. Helen Lucas played the organ. This is a beautiful, stunning, moving song it evokes nostalgic memories of childhood and we all think of our fathers when we listen to 'Piyaneni.' Ivan

[goonewj]

@AsiaRadio1

Its my pleasure Ivan. Thank you for the lovely comment and valuable information!!

Rgds,

Jude

[palithabatu]

Typical Clarence melody, Thanks for the Back ground info, I think it was Vernon Corea who was behind Clarence and moonstones.

Thanks for upload.

Clarence Aiya recorded this again for Annesley way back in the 80's, I too played for that recording, but I am not sure whether this is the same.

I played sticks which was very prominent in that recording.

rgds

Palitha

[goonewj]

@palithabatu

Hi Palitha, thanks for the information. You are right about Vernon Corea behind Clarence and Moonstones. Unfortunately, I could not get hold of the original version that you played. This is the CD/Cassette version.

Rgds,

Jude

[MrGuido63]

Hi Jude,

What a fitting tribute to a great man. I am very impressed by the pictures you have included in this.Great stuff and many thanks for stirring up some good memories.

Hope all is well !!!!

Anton.

[goonewj]

@MrGuido63

Hi Anton,

Thanks for the lovely comment. I am ok. Thanks. Hope you're too.

Rgds,

Jude

[Dr196903]

Nice song Jude, did not realise the story behind it until you have said, thanks for the inside info.

Regards

-Vidhura

[goonewj]

@Dr196903

Thanks Vidhura. Nor did I until I learnt it from Ivan, son of Vernon Corea.

Rgds,

Jude

[kasunlites]

I listen to this song often but until now I'm unaware about the background of this song.....very valuable details.....

[goonewj]

@kasunlites

Thank you Kasun for the comment!!