Bombay Meri Hai - Mignone & The Jetliners

[rnandkumar]

The original was not by Usha Uthup but by her sister Uma Pocha. A song out of the late 1960s, a period which had so many talented Indians singing popular Western songs, mostly all from Bombay. There was Usha of course, Asha Puthli, Biddu, Ajit Singh, Nandu Bhende, Raja Andrews. Talk of The Town, now Not Just By The Bay or whatever, gave them a venue. And it was thanks to Radio Ceylon that a wider Indian audience heard them. The Jetliners popularised Miriam Makeba's Pata Pata. Wow. What an era.

[Nalith]

I always listen to Sinhala songs posted in Youtube and your collection is the best, Thank you Jude.

Nalith from Boston

[goonewj]

@Nalith

Thank you Nalith. Appreciate your encouragement!

Jude

[andsomemo1]

This song was written by a husband and wife duo, Naju Kavarana (lyrics) and Minoo Kavarana (music). I personally knew them as a kid. A fun loving parsee couple from Bandra, Mumbai. The lyrics and music resonates their personality.

[goonewj]

@andsomemo1

Thanks for the information!!

[mrmrilwan]

Originally this song was sung by an Indian female singer when Jetliners were playing at the Taj Bombay, then Mignonne brought the song to Sri Lanka

[goonewj]

@mrmrilwan

Thanks.

[Ozmulki]

I have the 45 version of this by the Jetliners. Who originally sang this? Was it Usha Uthup who also did a good version of it or was it the Jetliners? Can anyone tell?

[goonewj]

@Ozmulki

Original was by Usha Uthup, the best version. Popularized by Radio Ceylon. Subseuently sung by Jets. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment!

[Ozmulki]

Thanks for that...I cannot find the Usha Uthup version any where.

[Dealingmafia]

Come From England, Come from Scotland, come from Ireland, come from holland come from poland, come from netherland. If your looking out for a pleasant Holiday. Come to Bombai, come to bombai, bombay meri hai.

[terryyouth]

we had done the 'bombai meri hain ' on stage in school when i was a kid and i thought then that the teacher had written the song

[claudees]

This song is so coooooooooool and nice. Thanks for uploading.

[goonewj]

@claudees

Thanks for the comment !!

[rouchellerox]

ah love this song i was in bombay and now livin in nigeria i love the song

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[murtazamz]

yes.. i would a clearer and longer version..

[sahajad]

Can't some one upload a much clearer version of this song . ? I would really appreciate it.

[isabelavijay]

this is just fantastic, thanks a lot pal for posting this one!!! what a classic

[goonewj]

Hi Isabela,

Thanks for visitng and for the lovely comment. Glad you like it !!

Best Regards,

Jude

[isabelavijay]

Hello Jude,

Incidentally the name is Vijay and me originally from Bombay now settled in Romania. Its been a pleasure associated with you. Cheers

[goonewj]

Ooops! Sorry Vijay. Its a pleasure to know you too !!

BR

Jude

[KOCHCHIPETTI]

Thank you for bring my memories.

[goonewj]

You're welcome!!

[svaidyaa]

Thanks for posting this song. I had been searching for it for a long time.

[goonewj]

You're welcome !! Thanks for visiting !!

[guitarmanaruna]

A catchy Indian song.....thanks Jude for sharing....

I wonder how they sing this after calling it Mumbai..!!

[goonewj]

Very good point :-)). The original was very popular on SLBC English commercial service, and Mignone's version is quite close. Thanks for the comment !!