Samuduru Devi - Neville Fernando & The Los Caballeros

Neville Fernando and his group Los Caballeros emerged into the music scene of Sri Lanka in the 60s. Neville was one of the best classical guitarists that Sri Lanka has ever produced and the flexibility in arrangement of his music leant on the Paraguayan music styles, influenced by the Los Paraguayos. Gayana Geyum for the film Delovak Athara directed by Dr. Lester James Peiris was his first recording. He later went on to produce some all time hits such as Master Sir for the film Kalu Diya Dahara, Malbara Himidiriye with Rukmani Devi, Sumuduru Devi etc. are still echoed on the Sri Lankan music circuits. His untimely death at the age of 38 created a huge vaccum in the Sri Lankan music industry.

This song is about 'Samudra Devi' the coastal line express train from Fort Colombo to Galle in down south.

A rare collection of Neville's music is available on the Youtube channel of Guitarmanaruna, well worth visiting.

Reference : Google
Photos : Google Flicker & Courtsey Guitarmanaruna

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[silvaguk]

Thanks for preserving and sharing these songs with the present day Sri Lankans. Ple keep up your goog work and we are enjying so much with them.

[goonewj]

You are very welcome, and thank you for the lovely comment !!

Rgds,

Jude

[palithabatu]

Lovely, I Think Aruna has the original recording, this was done by Stanley Peiris for the calypso cassette, any way lovely clip.

Great job

rgds

Palitha

[goonewj]

Thanks Palitha. This is the original Neville's version, recorded myself from vinyl.

Rgds,

Jude

[manel08uk]

Dear Jude,

It gives so much pleasure even today when you listen to their songs...The melodies & music is so unique and it is etched in your mind... Such masterpieces... Many thanks for giving us such valuable songs...

Rgds

Manel

[goonewj]

Hello Manel,

Yes, their songs are evergreens, and noone can match Neville and his guitar !!

I miss those train journeys !!!

Thanks for the comment.

Rgds,

Jude

[goonewj]

Yes, they are great. Especially the Canadian M2 engines that are still going strong after 50+ years. Thanks for the comment !!

[chill9280]

I love those SLR engines. crisp clear. thanks.

[chill9280]

I love those sri lankan train engine living kind of clear photos. thanks.

[goonewj]

Thank You Akila.

Rgds,

Jude