Mohammed Rafi was, in my opinion, the best voice of the 20th century. I’ll try my best to keep this list to 20 songs, but probably won’t be able to - here they are(in no particular order):
Kya Hua Tera Waada(Hum Kisise Kam Nahin, 1977)
An extremely moving song. one of my favorite Hindi songs of all time.
O Duniya Ke Rakhwale(Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Another very moving, sad song.
*Jo Wada Kiya Vo(Taj Mahal, 1963)
*A beautiful duet with Lata
Deewana Hua Badal(Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964)
One of OP Nayyar’s best compositions. Rafi and Asha sound amazing on it.
Teri Duniya Se Door(Zabak, 1961)
Another beautiful Lata/Rafi duet.
Dafliwale Dafli Baja(Sargam, 1979)
An upbeat Laxmikant-Pyarelal composition with Rafi and Lata once again complementing each other perfectly.
Chhalke Teri Aankhon Se(Aarzoo, 1965)
An Evening in Paris(An Evening in Paris, 1967)
Fast, upbeat Shankar-Jaikishan number.
Ek Ghar Banaunga, **Tere Ghar Ke Saamne(Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, 1963)
Sar Jo Tera Chakraye(Pyaasa, 1957)
*One of Rafi’s most memorable songs, an all-time hit.
*Baharon Phool Barsao(Suraj, 1966)
Nafrat Ki Duniya(Haathi Mere Saathi, 1971)
Very moving, emotional song.
Dard E Dil(Karz, 1980)
Ehsaan Tera Hoga(Junglee, 1961)
Auditory & lyrical beauty.
*Tumne Mujhe Dekha(Teesri Manzil, 1966)
Maang Ke Saath Tumhara(Naya Daur, 1957)
Uden Jab Jab Zulfen Teri(Naya Daur, 1957)*
Both of the above songs from Naya Daur are’fun’ duets with Asha.
*Pathar Ke Sanam(Pathar Ke Sanam, 1967)
Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat(Sasural, 1961)
This song reminds me of a specific girl.
*Baar Baar Dekho(Chinatown, 1962)
Khoya Khoya Chand(Kala Bazaar, 1960)*
Hum Bhi Agar Bacche Hote(Door Ki Awaaz, 1964)
I remember this song being played at our birthday parties when we were little.
Still one of my favorite’fun’ songs. Happy birthday to you!
*Chand Mera Dil(Hum Kisise Kam Nahin, 1977)
*Beautiful song, with a somewhat eccentric/peppy intro.
*Chaudvin Ka Chand(Chaudvin Ka Chand, 1960)
Kisi Na Kisi Se(Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964)
Kahin Na Kahin Dil Lagana Padega! One of my favorite Rafi/Shammi Kapoor songs.
*Tumsa Nahin Dekha(Tumsa Nahin Dekha, 1957)
OK. I’m gonna stop here, since I’m already six songs over, and this could go on forever. I probably missed a few of my favorites, but this’ll have to do:)