Kimada Naawae (Original) - Golden Chimes

Clarence Wijewardane is the father of Sinhala Pop music. He revolutionized Sinhala music by pioneering the use of Electric Guitar. He formed his first band 'Moonstones' with Annesley Malewana managed by Vijaya Korea at the age of 21. In 1968 they released their debut album 'Mango Nanda' under Philips label.

Clarence left Moonstones in 1970 and in 1971 he formed 'Golden Chimes' with Chanaka Perera and Lankika Perera. Their first song 'Kimada Naawe' became an instant hit.

In 1972, Clarence joined with the lead guitarist, maestro Dixon Gunaratne and formed 'Super Golden Chimes' and continued to make music until 1979, when he embarked on a solo career. Clarence composed a lot of songs for other artists such as Milton Mallawarachchi, Priya Suriyasena etc. He also directed music for a number of films. He composed over 1000 songs, but 40% of them has not been released.

Clarence died on the 13th December 1996 at the age of 53 from Sirrhosis of the liver. Most of his songs are considered classics and are played at every music circle in Sri Lanka today even after a few decades.

Reference: Google

Guitar chords by courtsey Vinod Saranga:-

http://www.sinhalachord.com/2011/02/kimada-nawe-guitar-chords.html

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[dahamjames]

original one also good but Laankika s voice is sweeter than the original voice but whare is she now..?

[goonewj]

@dahamjames

I think she is in SL now.!

[harindam]

@2.47...........wohhhhhhhhhhh wat a style? :D

[goonewj]

@harindam

Agree!. Thanks!!

[samitha86]

it's great

[goonewj]

@samitha86

Thanks!!

[IsuruAndry]

Old is gold ~

[LeonardThiri]

Hi All,

Just to clear the consusion about who actually does the lady vocal part of this song. Its not Lankika or Indrani Her name is PRIYANTHI SENANAYAKE lived in Kotte at that time. Currently she lives in New York. As she informed this song posted here has been recorded 1970 at Sooriya Record bar with Clarence and Golden Chimes. Recently she has sung this song under invitation of someone from Golden Chimes in NY to honour the Soldiers in SL and that was when she has sung this song 2nd Time.

[hasarangarulz]

Thanks nic 1

[shanakagihan1]

wow