Ye Ye Cathrina (Original) - (1971) - Henry D'Souza & Helen D'Cruz

[@navazd]

An evergreen song sung by Helen DCruz and Henry D Souza. Helen DCruz hails from Mangalore .And she happens to me my mother in law . :) Lovely lady - of great faith, full of wit, humor, intelligent and with a compassionate heart for the poor and needy. Navaz

[@elwyn1968]

Though born in a keralite family we used to listen to this song, early @ 8 am on vividh bharathi( mumbai) way back in 1970's where we had only radio as the sole entertainment, this song is still fresh on my mind..... great song.

[@jennyius]

Thanks for the song!! I knew Aunty Helen D'cruz very well in Kuwait. A close family friend even today. She's crossed a golden 80 years but cannot sing anymore. Glad she was able to make it to my wedding!! Her daughter Marianne is a professional singer and has played singing roles in the movie BLACK. If u recall, there was a party scene where Rani Mukherjee is trying to mouth singing with a lady crooner in a black dress....that is Marianne! :) I will see if i have a picture.

[@WilliamOscarRodrigues]

Jenifer, Where is Aunty Helen D'Cruz now? How do I contact her?

[@gama1639]

+jennifer pinto -thank,s for the info-hope she hits 100--katrina

[@psid369]

Such a sweet Konkani song. Reminds me of the good old days of AIR. Thanks a million for this upload.

[@amitabho]

Listening to this song after perhaps 34 years! The last time I heard it was during my IIT days in Kharagpur, and I heard it only once or twice either on SLBC or from one of my Sri Lankan friends. But the tune has stuck in my head all these years! I don't understand Konkan or Sinhalese, but this song is really good. Thank you for uploading.

[@JoeGoaUk]

Very nostalgic We listened to this song on AIR Panaji, Goa thanks

[@307anuradha]

We heard the Singhalease version of this, today is the first day i knew this is the original song, Classic, thanks for sharing from Sri Lanka.

[@willnaz1]

This is a beautiful song...Where is Henry D'Souza now...? I keep going to Basrikatte every year. That's a beautiful small town..its a on hill top ...with one street...People at Basrikatte still remember Henry..but his family members are not available at that place now.

[@GOJO_9050]

Basrikatte is in karnataka, chickmangalore Diacese, it is my birth place too.

[@vilmad007]

Thanks for posting this song. Brings back lots of memories of my neighbours in Bombay playing this song so loudly about 40 years ago.

[@claudees]

My first choice, when it comes to konkani songs. Thanks for uploading. best wishes.

[@anushkahimali]

Beautiful song, I had listen to this and the Sinhalese version from a long time on SLBC

[@goonewj]

HI Michael, its called 'Konkani' the native language of Goa. I guess its Portuguese mixed. I listned to this, growing up in Sri Lanka back in the 70s. Thought I'd find it and post it. I enjoy it too although don't understand a word myself. Catchy melody!. Thanks for the comment.

[@GlenCol25]

Shri Henry D’Souza, the prince and hero of Mother Konkani was born at Bassrikatte, near Koppa, KARNATAKA, (not in Goa as mentioned by you) a small town nestled amidst the beautiful and picturesque Western Ghats well known for their natural beauty.

[@JoeGoaUk]

@goamovie I am in Goa almost 63 years. Me too haven't heard about it i.e. Bassrikatte

[@mihirmangaonkar]

thanks for keeping it alive. dev pavla ma re tuka... sorry for bombay konkani

[@claudees]

Easy lyrics and a song that every konkani speaking person will love n remember forever. Lovely video and thanks for uploading on youtube. regards.

[@julietdsouza5207]

original simple and clear from heart

[@ankitajgperis6542]

Me and my husbands favorite song this three cheers to henry souz

[@SinharaPrasadSilva]

Nice tune, heard after ages...

[@goonewj]

Hello Deepak, Thanks for the comment ! I agree, its a great song. Became very popular in Sri Lanka in the 70s and was given plenty of airtime by SLBC. I enjoyed it very much too !! Best Regards, Jude (London)

[@sidtalgeri]

Super..... Ultimate

[@goonewj]

Obrigado!

[@thomasdsouza807]

Jai Henry d Souza and good Health

[@Anuradhai4i]

Great song, thanks a lot again !!

[@agnelodsilva4696]

The great olden songs we cant make this type of songs in this present stage

[@chinthakamenik]

searched this song years.thanks goonewj.Again u got lottttt of good old songs.

[@venkykitu]

Hi thanks for the wonderful update, i have been raised in karwar and mangalore and am very influenced by goan culture and traditions and really miss the same. Thanks for uploading this video, i used to hear this long time back and happy to find this on youtube.Thanks again.

[@proudgoan]

Thanks for posting this beautiful song. Brings back memories of Bombay. Basrikatte is a town in Chikmagalur district (Karnataka), not Goa. About 100 miles or so from Mangalore.

[@lawrencesouza76]

HI guy's ! its been one of my best childhood song; i liked it & my whole family & friends in Bombay & Mangalore liked it too much. THANK'S. frm: Deepak D'souza { KUNDAPUR }

[@konkanimoggi]

GREAT FAVORITE OF KONKANI PEOPLE...

[@goonewj]

Thanks for the comment. I didn't trnslate it myself, cos' I don't understand Konkani. It was the courtsey of a loyal subscriber across the miles who helped me out with a great effort !!

[@goonewj]

Hi Philip, Not sure if I ever replied to you. Sorry. I don't have this track. But I will keep looking. Thanks for visiting and the comment. BR. Jude

[@thomasdsouza807]

My fevorit song, old is really gold

[@johanromuald]

Thank you Jude and will wait for it

[@Tharupaba]

Thanks Jude, for this lovely song. I used to enjoy this song since my childhood.!

[@goonewj]

Hello vilmad007, Thanks for the lovely comment. I couldn't agree more with you, and you are absolutely right about the simple life we had with just the school and radio. This is what I too enjoy the most about these songs. Those were the days. We were very happy with the little we had, and I don't think it is the same for current generation although they have many other influences. Best Regards, Jude

[@pradeepqatar]

great song, thank you

[@goonewj]

@SuperShamrao Thank You!!. Glad I was able to take you down memory lane!

[@VijayKrishnan]

This is very very good Jude, thanks so much for sharing this video to me!!! Coming from Bombay, I always appreciated the Goan n the Mangalorean spirit of life. Long live the music as this is simply so very refreshing. Thanks once again Jude and keep sharing. Bless

[@goonewj]

Hi Vidhura, Fully agree with your sentiments. I enjoyed this back in the 70s as a growing up kid, but took me years to find out who sings it, and get hold of the original. The language is 'Konkani', the native language of Goa, India. I believe it is a Portuguese mix. Thanks for the comment. BR. Jude

[@goonewj]

Thanks for visiting and for your comment !!

[@yllenlegin]

Excellent choice! My all time favorite..

[@psarat62]

Well done and well said. Thanks to you come on theway

[@goonewj]

@navazd Thanks for the comment and information. Helen has a great voice. I enjoyed this song immensely as teenager growing up in Sri Lanka. Pl. convey my sincere thanks to your mother in law for all the joy, rendered with her music. Rgds, Jude

[@mohanfrank1421]

Hats off to the lovely Hendry I too hv the EP with 4 songs ami dhogi shazara

[@ThilinaBlyz]

Hats off!!!

[@metalloyd666]

Love this song coz it reminds me of Bombay

[@goonewj]

Hi Vijay, Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad you like it !! Best Regards, Jude

[@goonewj]

Thanks for visiting and valuable information!! Rgds, Jude

[@johndsouza958]

great evergreen song'''' thanks fr update''

[@LordHighXcutioner]

Bassrikatte is near Chikmagalur in Karnataka.

[@goonewj]

Thanks for the comment and valuable information !! Rgds, Jude

[@dilanthakulathunga998]

Wow.

[@goonewj]

Thanks for the lovely comment !! This is the very first version, sung in Konkani, native language of Goa, India. Rgds, Jude

[@ilikeitidont]

i LOVE this song! *dancing*

[@goonewj]

Thank you Brian !! Jude

[@ChanishkasDesigns]

Great!

[@goonewj]

@sflasrado Thanks for the comment. As you see from the description, information was referenced from Google. I am neither Indian or have ever been to India, so I have no clue as to where these towns are. If you see the comment thread there is conflicting information. I am afraid I have to appreciate the song for its musical value much more than where these towns are situated!

[@goonewj]

@vilmad007 Thanks for the lovely comment !! Glad I was able to help you go down memory lane !! Rgds, Jude

[@goonewj]

@MrCleret23 Thanks for the comment and valuable information. Sorry for the late acknowledgement due to lack of time. Do you have any photos of Helen? Regards, Jude

[@goonewj]

@amitabho You are very welcome! Glad I was able to take you down memory lane.

[@goonewj]

Thanks!

[@goonewj]

Hi Philip, Thanks for the title. I will definitly look around for that. Cheers Jude

[@goonewj]

Thank you very much Louie. Appreciate that!

[@milindbajekal]

@MrCleret23 Helen Aunty is very much in Mumbai. We are old family friends.

[@bshirop]

Absolutelty love this song..Thank you so very much for posting...Shiro

[@goonewj]

Thank You!!

[@goamovie]

I am sorry for my comment. After reading all the comments... I came to know that Basrikatte is near Koppa.

[@goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[@AmbotVines]

GUYS....LEGEND HENRY IS VERY MUCH ALIVE....RECENTLY HE PERFORMED LIVE AT SHIRVA....NEAR UDUPI IN KARNATAKA.

[@goonewj]

Thanks for the update.

[@goonewj]

Thank you!

[@jayserra9739]

Thanks for this upload mate.

[@goonewj]

You're welcome!

[@goonewj]

@willnaz1 Thanks for the comment. Last I read was that he is working as a financial consultant in the city!

[@goonewj]

@cddsouza Thanks for the comment and valuable information!!

[@cndkalu]

Didnt even know this song excisted! thanks man!

[@vilmad007]

Hello Jude: I have saved this song to my favourites and still listening to it. Its amazing how good one feels inside to go down memory lane. Takes me back to happy childhood days when there were less complications in our lives and all we cared was going to school and listening to the current favourite songs in English and Konkani. I had been searching for this tune on You Tube for a long time. Thanks once again

[@goonewj]

My pleasure Tharu. Thanks for the comment !! BR Jude

[@goonewj]

Thanks Palitha for the lovely comment !!!

[@goonewj]

Hi Cal841, Thanks for the comment and correction. I read that he was born in Bassrikatte and studied and brought up in Mangalore, so it could be wrong information then. Rgds, Jude

[@kesaragoonawardena4392]

Hello Namesake Goonewardena Thank you for this. Some days I play it 5 times in a row. This Original version is a masterpiece. The man is excellent, the woman is sublime. Perfect diction, pitch, grace notes, ADSR, timing, syncopation, emotion … near 100% in all departments. The backing is expert but sounding as if they are simply having fun. I am Sri Lankan (you know that) but hearing this I know that - with notable exceptions such Amaradeva - Sri Lankans have only moderate amounts of innate musical talent. Maybe raise the bar. BTW would love to have complete translation.

[@goonewj]

Thank you.

[@ibrahimamir8325]

goonewj

[@goonewj]

Hi Aruna, Thanks, I did at last. But couldn't find a photo of Helen D'Cruz though!! "Obatath Essayma Wewa". Hope the new year brings you lots of luck. All the Best !! Jude

[@CathrinaCDC]

Omg, that is my name! Cathrina :O

[@johnmartis7665]

Hats off?IlIl,

[@goonewj]

English Translation courtsey of 'goan2' :- Chorus (1) He: Come, come, Katrina She: No, no, I will not come He: Ill take you from Byculla to Mahim From Mahim to Bandra And in Bandra Ill teach you about love She: Everytime you follow me shamelessly Calling out Katrin, Katrin, without any shame He: I hold u in my arms and hug you So where is the shame if I want to show u the world

[@goonewj]

You're welcome Shiro. Thanks for the comment!!

[@goonewj]

Hi Vonbloss, I did see the Gramophone Baila CD. But I believe the songs are not originals, right ? My efforts are to present the original first versions, whenever possible. Unfortunately, many of our artists sing others songs with no credit of whatsoever given to the original artists. However, as per your suggestion I will check that CD out. Thanks for visiting and your valuable comment !! BR Jude

[@goonewj]

@lobodolphy Thank You!

[@goonewj]

@JoeUkGoa Thanks for the comment !!

[@goonewj]

@MrCleret23 Yes, you are correct. There are two Sinhalese versions. One by Luke Henricus and the other by Desmond De Silva & Indrani Perera.

[@goamovie]

There is a mention that Henry D'Souza, the popular Konkani singer, "was born in Bassrikatte, a small town in Goa". But I haven't come across this place so far... anywhere in Goa. Does anyone know about it, please? Thanks.

[@goonewj]

@philomenapinto69 Thank you. Gald you like it!!

[@goonewj]

@claudees Yes, it is a great song. Thanks for the comment!!

[@goonewj]

@claudees Thanks for the lovely comment!!

[@goonewj]

@LordHighXcutioner Thanks for the clarification.

[@goonewj]

@yllenlegin Thanks!

[@Dr196903]

Hey Jude, What a classic.!! I truly enjoyed this, I have heard this song donkeys years ago and yeah I know its by the henry and helen duet. But haven't seen their pictures. Is this a Portuguese or a dialect of that? Muchas gracias amigo para cancion :) Vidhura

[@manueldsouza]

Does anyone know of/have the konkani "ye ye cathrina" song's sinhalese version played so often by the Sri Lankan Broadcasting Corporation in the late seventies?

[@goonewj]

@bretrace06 Thanks. May he RIP!

[@goonewj]

Thanks. Have corrected it!