Kandasurinduni/Kataragama Song (Original) - Clarence Wijewardane & The Super Golden Chimes

[Yeheli7]

I with my family was present the day this was recorded at the Sarasavia studios in the early 70's. They also recorded Udarata Neeliya and Sudu Menike. We were teenage girls and was so excited. Clarence and Sheila lived in Nugegoda close to where we lived and we used to meet them all the time. Years later we met Clarence again in New York where he had a concert. Our brother played in the band. Sadly it was the last time we would meet him. May his soul rest in peace and long live his music.

[goonewj]

@Yeheli7

Thanks for the appreciation and valuable information!!

[TheNomercy777]

Clarence hope you lived long,we miss you big time...:(

[goonewj]

@TheNomercy777

Thx!

[aryahela]

u r correct JW582 its not a matter to us gay or lesbian. any one should not discrimante this things. why dont u number 1208 comment on corroupt politicoks

[jillcat82]

I really don't get why the so called new singers never make music as good as this. Clarence was truly a god when it came to composing, singing, playing instruments, I dont think that there is even one song of his which didnt become a hit. I truly appriciate what he's done to the music industry in SL.

The so called new comers can't even think of coming close to Clarence. He was truly a god! Thank you Clarence for composing such great music which are still living in our hearts!

[goonewj]

@jillcat82

Agree with you. Thanks for the comment!!

[jw582]

number 1208 your comment on clarance as he is a gay or bi is quiete nasty and unplesant thing to say,whats wrong with being gay or lesbien?people does choose that,thats the way they have born,you should'nt say things in public what you think as people can judge your mentality by that,clarance was madly in love with his lovely wife sheila and have a wonderful daughter!for your information he composed and sang muthumanike song for her !good luck man!get a grip

[jaaan1973]

Always nice to hear the original version. I still remember the day his death was announced and I was somewhere near Kollupitiya on my way to office. I felt really sad as Clarence was one of my favourit singers. I sometimes wonder whether he was adequately recognised for his contribution to our music industry. Good job once again Jude.

[goonewj]

@jaaan1973

Thanks for the lovely comment Janaka. I too remember the day when someone broke the news to me of Clarence's death, in London. I have had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with the maestro a few times in SL in my younger days and also met him at a show in London too. You are absolutely right, he was never recognised for his contribution to our music. He invented the style and all others are cashing in on it.

Regards,

Jude

[shinypath]

Great upload!!!

[goonewj]

@shinypath

Thanks for the comment!!

[number1208]

Clerence Wijewardana was gay or Bi sexual . But he is one of the most accomplished artist who was born in sri lanka

[operationcwaI789789]

Didn't 'Always Breakdown' sing this song as:

"Annibal akka, paalama vikkaa

Uthuren avidin, cyanide lokka,

Paalama aragaththa, Paalama aragathta"

[goonewj]

@operationcwaI789789

Quite possible. Haven't heard of that version. Thanks anyway !!

[vajiran]

omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thanks for uploading!!!!!

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[cpinnago]

Classic....Pure Classic....Admirable....great Work

[goonewj]

Thank you for visiting and the comment !!

[sanjayaedirisinghe]

No word to express the song.. excellent song !

[goonewj]

Thank you !!

[patnimal]

excellent lyrics and plesant voice with fantastick music

[goonewj]

Thank You !!

[lukzie]

The lyrics of this song exemplifies the richness and beauty of the Sinhala language. I hope the present generation of Sri Lankan song writers can learn how to write meaningful lyrics that exploits the literary richness of the language from songs like these instead of writing songs with lyrics that only keep repeating the bunch of words! Thanks Clarence for your invaluable contribution...

[goonewj]

Couldn't agree more with you. Thanks for the valuable comment!!

[kasiya90]

I hope your songs will be heard for generations to come!!!!!!!!well done Clarence..

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[SLsumal]

What a great song..."Kadasuriduni"...what a song...beautiful...thankx for uploading the one of the greatest song of Late Mr Clarence Wijewardena......

[goonewj]

My pleasure !! Least I can do to show my gratitude for the joy he gave us thro' his great musical talent. Thanks for the comment !!

[Dr196903]

Dear Jude,

WOW!

What a track in its unimpeachable class!

I have always rated this song as Clarence's best in my memory.

If you have the original of Muwa hasareli sagare or udarata niliya, please upload.

Thanks for your yeoman service once more.

regards

vidhura

[goonewj]

Hi Vidhura,

Couldn't agree more. At the time, although I had heard other Clarence's songs thro' Moonstones etc, nothing hit me like this one!! It was an instant hit !!

Yes, I do have Udarata Niliya original. Will upload soon. Many Thanks.

BR

Jude

[guitarmanaruna]

Another classic......thanks Jude for sharing...!!

-Aruna

[goonewj]

Thanks Aruna for the comment !!

Jude

[manel08uk]

Dear Jude

When I saw this song I was so happy and I listened to this song twice...Clarence was a genius and we are so unlucky to have lost him at that age...

You had some very rare photoes of the group and thanks for sharing with us and going down memory lane...

Regards

Manel

[goonewj]

Dear Manel

Thanks for the lovely comment. I still grieve his loss. He was my favourite, and he gave immense joy to me through his music when I was growing up as a kid in SL. May he rest in peace !!