Ye Ye Cathrina (Original) - (1971) - Henry D'Souza & Helen D'Cruz

[bretrace06]

loving it, memories of my dad hitting it up with my family Baila style.. R.I.P DAD

[goonewj]

@bretrace06

Thanks. May he RIP!

[hitkeys]

Basrikatte is in mangalore not Goa.

[CathrinaCDC]

Omg, that is my name! Cathrina :O

[goonewj]

@CathrinaCDC

Cool ! He must have sung it for you then :-))

[CathrinaCDC]

@goonewj :D

[mullaa1]

@CathrinaCDC

[scoobynaye1995]

BASRIKATTE IS IN CHIKMMAGALUR DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA>>>>>>>>>>

[melkamiyar]

i think basrikate is in karnataka, not in goa

[MrCleret23]

Thanks for you reply Henry, I have lost the contacts with helen i guess she is in bombay hope to get her contacts oneday-

[milindbajekal]

@MrCleret23 Helen Aunty is very much in Mumbai. We are old family friends.

[goonewj]

@milindbajekal

Thanks!

[denverdsz1]

kool song

[yllenlegin]

Excellent choice! My all time favorite..

[goonewj]

@yllenlegin

Thanks!

[cddsouza]

There is an article about great Konkani singer Henry D'Souza in Daijoworld. Search for "Daiji Dubai Lifetime Achievement Award for 'Katrina' Henry D'Souza" in google

[goonewj]

@cddsouza

Thanks for the comment and valuable information!!

[cddsouza]

Nice song

[willnaz1]

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.

[goonewj]

@willnaz1

Thanks for the comment. Last I read was that he is working as a financial consultant in the city!

[philomenapinto69]

this is my all time favourite song i like henry dsouza's songs very much

[goonewj]

@philomenapinto69

Thank you. Gald you like it!!

[sflasrado]

For your kind information Basrikatte is not a small town of Goa.Henry D'Souza was born in Basrikatte in Chikmagalur district near Kalasa.Basrikatte is in Malenadu area which is in between of Horanadu and Shringeri. I have been visiting this place very often because my close relatives are staying there.Basrikatte is not a small town of Goa.Please correct this wrong information.

[goonewj]

@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!

[claudees]

Easy lyrics and a song that every konkani speaking person will love n remember forever. Lovely video and thanks for uploading on youtube. regards.

[goonewj]

@claudees

Thanks for the lovely comment!!

[amitabho]

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.

[goonewj]

@amitabho

You are very welcome! Glad I was able to take you down memory lane.

[LordHighXcutioner]

Bassrikatte is near Chikmagalur in Karnataka.

[goonewj]

@LordHighXcutioner

Thanks for the clarification.

[navazd]

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

[goonewj]

@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

[goamovie]

I am sorry for my comment. After reading all the comments... I came to know that Basrikatte is near Koppa.

[goonewj]

@goamovie

No worries. Its always good to clarify :-))

[goamovie]

There is a mention that Henry D'Souza, the popular Konkani singer, "was born in Bassrikatte, a small town in Goa". But I haven't come across this place so far... anywhere in Goa. Does anyone know about it, please? Thanks.

[JoeUkGoa]

@goamovie

I am in Goa almost 63 years.

Me too haven't heard about it i.e. Bassrikatte

[goonewj]

@goamovie

Hmmm.. Interesting!! Information was researched from canaraworld's web site, which states:-

"Shri Henry D’Souza, the prince and hero of Mother Konkani was born at Bassrikatte, near Koppa, a small town nestled amidst the beautiful and picturesque Western Ghats well known for their natural beauty".

Pl. correct if this is wrong. Thanks.

[JoeUkGoa]

Very nostalgic

We listened to this song on AIR Panaji, Goa

thanks

[goonewj]

@JoeUkGoa

Thanks for the comment !!

[basusri133b]

Makes me recall my college days at Madras Christian College, happy days !

[goonewj]

@basusri133b

Thanks!!

[SuperShamrao]

Simply marvalous song, beautifully sung

[SuperShamrao]

This song refreshed my olden days, absolutely beautiful song

[goonewj]

@SuperShamrao

Thank You!!. Glad I was able to take you down memory lane!

[azhar537]

Goonewj

Many thanks for your reply. Keep up the good work. Best wishes to you for 2011.

Azhar537

[goonewj]

@azhar537

Wish you the same!!

[azhar537]

great song. Sung beautifully too. Good luck to the singing couple.

Many thanks

Azhar

[pradeepqatar]

great song, thank you

[goonewj]

@pradeepqatar

You're welcome!!

[MrCleret23]

This version is also in Sri lankan language very entertaining

[goonewj]

@MrCleret23

Yes, you are correct. There are two Sinhalese versions. One by Luke Henricus and the other by Desmond De Silva & Indrani Perera.

[MrCleret23]

View !! thats a looooooooooong time ago, its a pleasure to have met Helen in Kuwait me being their old friend of  Evonne, Fiona and Colin - Nice to hear Helen after many years - the last i heard the original was in 1973 when i came from kuwait on vacation then i was so small yet it was not forgotten the lovely tune.Cheers Helen and Henry>>>>!!!!!

[goonewj]

@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

[lobodolphy]

Basrikatte is in karnataka, chickmangalore Diacese, it is my birth place too.

[goonewj]

@lobodolphy

Thank You!

[claudees]

My first choice, when it comes to konkani songs. Thanks for uploading. best wishes. 

[goonewj]

@claudees

Yes, it is a great song. Thanks for the comment!!

[bshirop]

Absolutelty love this song..Thank you so very much for posting...Shiro

[goonewj]

You're welcome Shiro. Thanks for the comment!!

[konkanimoggi]

GREAT FAVORITE OF

KONKANI PEOPLE...

[goonewj]

Thank You!!

[demelofly]

A song that still lives and always will. This classic song was even sung in the Radio Sri Lanka in the 70s and was a hit in their own language. PBUH.

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[kapilaranawake]

Has anybody got the lyrics of this sing ???????

[kapilaranawake]

Dear Jude.....Nice one & looking forward to hearing also the sinhala version (Desmond & Indranie) ..as promised.. meanwhile which came first..was it this one or the Sinhala version ????? .Your gestures towards original oldies are being appreciated by folks around the globe and your popularity is gathering momenum with every post. So proud of you as a Sri Lankan mate....

[goonewj]

Thanks for the lovely comment !! This is the very first version, sung in Konkani, native language of Goa, India.

Rgds,

Jude

[fernandesb22]

just beautiful -- Mario Fernandes

[goonewj]

@fernandesb22

Thank you Mario.

Rgds,

Jude

[vilmad007]

Thanks for posting this song. Brings back lots of memories of my neighbours in Bombay playing this song so loudly about 40 years ago.

[goonewj]

@vilmad007

Thanks for the lovely comment !! Glad I was able to help you go down memory lane !!

Rgds,

Jude

[vilmad007]

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

[goonewj]

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

[proudgoan]

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.

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment and valuable information !!

Rgds,

Jude

[souza105]

He was born in Bassrikatte in Chickmagalur (east of Mangalore) in the Ghats.

[goonewj]

Thanks for visiting and valuable information!!

Rgds,

Jude

[chinthakamenik]

searched this song years.thanks goonewj.Again u got lottttt of good old songs.

[goonewj]

You're welcome !!. Pl. subsribe to my channel, and I will submit more as and when time permits !!

Rgds,

Jude

[psid369]

Such a sweet Konkani song. Reminds me of the good old days of AIR. Thanks a million for this upload.

[goonewj]

Thanks for visiting and for your comment !!

[johanromuald]

Thank you Jude and will wait for it

[johanromuald]

Hi Jude,

Good. Do u have the Sri lankan version of this song?

Thanks

Johan

[goonewj]

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

[metalloyd666]

Love this song coz it reminds me of Bombay

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[cal841]

hey jude thanks for uploading the video.Just one correction Henry D'souza is from Mangalore.

[goonewj]

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

[goonewj]

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.

[victcol7]

I used to listen to radio ceylon wayback in late seventees. this melody and song was quiet a hit then.

I think your translation was word to word and too harsh.

it misses the romance , humor and flirtations set to a great melody. "Lust" == the guys wink at me "tired of being single"= enough of being single. well mangloreans are orginally Goans.

I know it is difficult to translate to different language without missing the nuanaces or the context . thanx for uploading.

[goonewj]

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 !!

[goonewj]

Chorus (2)

She: No, no, I will not come

He: Why, baby, Katrina?

She: Should u give me batata wadas and bhel puri,

Not just to Byculla, Ill come with u to America.

She: A lot of boys used to lust after me

Hold me tight and love me

He: Hearing your words I feel very sad

Katrin baby you have hurt me very bad.

[goonewj]

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

[isabelavijay]

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

[goonewj]

Hi Vijay, Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad you like it !!

Best Regards,

Jude

[vonbloss]

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

[goonewj]

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

[goan2]

hi Jude

shud u come across Henry/Helen duet (dont know the title but the words are like"Utram aikon tujim/sontossan dhamvon ailim" and ends with something like "Kallzak marun ulo".) pls load it up. Thanx a million - Rgds. - Philip

[goonewj]

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

[goan2]

Hey Jude!

Thanx for ur reply. The title of the song I was looking for is: "Chondrim udeon ailo"

Its mangalorean konkani and is of the same ye ye catrina vintage. Shud u come across, pls upload. G/Luck - Philip

[goonewj]

Hi Philip,

Thanks for the title. I will definitly look around for that.

Cheers

Jude

[goonewj]

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

[lawrencesouza76]

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 }

[goonewj]

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)

[goan2]

wud be grateful if someone posts Helen DCruz/Henry DSouza song which has words like "Utram aikon tujim, sontossan dhamvon ailim,.......". Sorry, dont know the title.

[goan2]

goonewj

do u hv Helen/Henry song which goes like:"Utram aikon tujim/Sontossan dhamvon ailim..." Sorry, dont know the title. - goan2

[Tharupaba]

Thanks Jude, for this lovely song. I used to enjoy this song since my childhood.!

[goonewj]

My pleasure Tharu. Thanks for the comment !!

BR

Jude

[bryanfernandes1980]

very nice

[goonewj]

Thank you Brian !!

Jude

[Dr196903]

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

[goonewj]

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

[kytbradio]

I enjoyed that! What language is that?

[goonewj]

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.

[jhp1257]

ceylao e portugal e amor e familia

[goonewj]

Obrigado!

[palithabatu]

Hi Jude,

Great, my hats off for you.

pls keep up your good job.

Palitha

[goonewj]

Thanks Palitha for the lovely comment !!!

[guitarmanaruna]

Hey Jude,

So you did find the original.....great.....many thanks for sharing this..!!

"Subha Aluth Awuruddak Weva..!!"

-Aruna

[goonewj]

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