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Catalogue Number: DFE C 4030
Type: Vinyl EP 45rpm
Year: 1969
Vocals: Annesley Malawana, Indrani Perera
Lyrics: Clarence Wijewardena
Melodies: Clarence Wijewardena
Music Direction: Clarence Wijewardena
Recording Engineer: Mervyn Rodrigo
Recording Studio: Sarasavi Studio
Cover Design: Lithoart Services
Lithography: Lithoart Services
“Sigiriya” popular as “Wana Dewliya” was Indrani’s next hit song after “Dilhani”. Relates to the ancient rock fortress ‘Sigiriya’ in Sri Lanka. The first Sri Lankan song to use Bossa nova beat.
“Sumudu Saman Mal” lead singing by Annesley.
“Ralahamy” relates to a story of a policeman.
“Pem Kathawa” also known as “Mama Eda Gosin” a duet with Annesley and Indrani. A guitar wah wah pedal being used for the first time in a recording.
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