Not feeling like writing much..I was listening to songs of RD from the 5 CD collection of RD's best songs that I have( thanks to www.desitorrents.com)... with commentary by people who worked with him..its awesome...as ppl say..RD was 20 years ahead of his time...although he is more credited/criticized for the 'western influence' he brought to the indian music industry...I feel his talent in 'hindustani classical' music was as good or even better...and when Pancham (as RD was addressed by people who knew him and eventually by the world at large) Kishore(da) Kumar and Gulzar saab worked together; the output was sheer magic...here's the lyrics of one of trio's best work...and one of my all time favorites...the way Kishore lifts the song is true nirvana... Another thanx to you, GOD; for getting these three together and making my life so much better.. :-)

Is Mod Se Jaate Hain
Kuch Sust Kadam Raste Kuchh Tez Qadam Raahen
Patthar Ki Haveli Ko Shishe Ke Gharaundon Men
Tinakon Ke Nasheman Tak Is Mod Se Jaate Hain

Aandhi Ki Tarah Udakar Ik Raah Guzarati Hai
Sharamaati Hui Koi Qadamon Se Utarati Hai
In Reshami Raahon Men Ik Raah To Vo Hogi
Tum Tak Jo Pahunchati Hai Is Mod Se Jaati Hai
Is Mod Se Jaate Hain

Ik Dur Se Aati Hai Paas Aake Palatati Hai
Ik Raah Akeli Si Rukati Hai Na Chalati Hai
Ye Sochake Baithi Hun Ik Raah To Vo Hogi
Tum Tak Jo Pahunchati Hai Is Mod Se Jaate Hain

Is Mod Se Jaate Hain
Kuchh Sust Qadam Raste Kuchh Tez Qadam Raahen
Patthar Ki Haveli Ko Shiishe Ke Gharondon Men
Tinakon Ke Nasheman Tak Is Mod Se Jaate Hain
Is Mod Se Jaate Hain