Aetha Kandu Rally (Original) - C.D. Fonseka & C.T. Fernando

Compannage Daniel Fonseka, better known as C.D.Fonseka was born on the 27th February 1932 in Moratuwa. He received his education at St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa.

From his early childhood he took a keen interest in music, and followed foot steps of his father who was associated with Sinhala drama and cinema. At the tender age of 18 he released his first song 'Kandukaraye' written by Bertram Denipitiya.

He entered into professional music scene in 1950 and had continued success for 34 years with over 100 songs recorded. With his song 'Malsara' in 'Senasuma Kothenada', opened door for C.D. to enter into Sinhala cinema .

C.D. released his only cassette 'Oyata Rathney' in 1985. Fonseka bade farewell to the music world on the 11th May 1986.

Cyril Tudor Fernando, popular as C T Fernando was born on the 28th January 1921 at Kadalana, Moratuwa. A product of St. Mary's College Nawalapitiya, who often won prices for elocution, singing and drama, including a gold medal of oratory. He was a chorister in his local parish church, and later became the choir master of A.R.P. Messenger service in colombo between 1942 to 1965. He later joined the Grand Cabaret to entertain the troops and further developed his musical talents. In 1946 after a successful audition, he was accepted as a singer in the Radio Ceylon. During the latter part of the 1946, he recorded 'Pinsiduwanne' which became a popular hit. He released his first Gramophone record under HMV label produced by Cargills Limited who were the HMV agents in Ceylon. Most of his songs were created by himself.

CT visited London in 1969 and was interviewed on BBC World Service programs 'Sandeshaya' and 'Good Morning Africa'. CT was the first Ceylonese singer to sing abroad, and the first Ceylonese to sing at the Commonwealth Institute in Kensington, London which was enjoyed by both Ceylonese and British fans.

On October the 17th 1977 CT passed away from a heart attack, leaving a vaccum on popular music in Sri Lanka. Although he is no more with us, his golden voice still lingers among his fans.

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[goonewj]

@rukshannn

Thx!

[goonewj]

@IsuruAndry

Thanks!

[rukshannn]

great

[IsuruAndry]

Lovely 

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@chubba1960

Thanks for the appreciation!

Jude

[chubba1960]

Fantastic song. Thanks goonewj to let us to listen to golden oldies like this one.