Nuwara Perehara - Des Kelly (Desmond Kelly)

Des Kelly was born in Ceylon in 1936 and entertained music fans in Sri Lanka and Australia. He was discovered by the Radio Ceylon and was given a platform by the broadcasting legends Vernon Corea and Christopher Greet, who played his music which became popular over the sub continent.

In 1962, he migrated with his family to Melbourne, Australia and has made a name for himself as a talented entertainer. His famous songs include, 'Dream World', 'Cha Cha Baby'. He is now semi-retired, but still in demand.

Source: Wikipedia

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[pmjaya111]

Thank you very much for uploading! Wish all the best for Des!!!

[goonewj]

@pmjaya111

Thank You!

[Ozmulki]

Thanks Jude. Do you have any by the Harold Seneveratne Combo? I rememebr taping some songs off Radio Ceylon in India but the tape had warped over time.

[goonewj]

@Ozmulki

Hi, Unfortunately I don't have any of his original recordings that were popular in the late 60s and 70s. But I do have a CD that was released few years ago.

Cheers

Jude

[harindam]

Pissu kora aaa.............maxxxaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaaaa

I heard a song which was sung by mr Anton jones with the same tune but its about Raaja - the tusker

[goonewj]

@harindam

Thanks for the comment!! Yes, same tune had been adapted to a number of songs.

[Dr196903]

Hi Jude,

Nice song, thanks for uploading!

Is Des Kelly related to Midnight five?

Regards

Vidhura

[goonewj]

@manel08uk

Thank you Manel for the lovely comment!!

Rgds,

Jude

[manel08uk]

Dear Jude, Many thanks for this lovely song from Des.. he was indeed a versatile singer..

Rgds

Manel

[goonewj]

@rukshannn

Thanks. Des is semi retired now. He is the editor of Lanka Times magazine in Australia.

Cheers

Jude