Souls (band) facts for kids

Souls is a famous rock band from Bangladesh. They started in Chittagong way back in 1972. The band was formed by singer Tajul Imam, guitarists Sajed ul Alam and Momtazul Hoque Lulu, bassist Subrata Barua Ronny, and drummer and keyboardist Ahmed Newaz. Souls has released many popular albums over the years, including Super Souls (1982), College Er Corridorey (1985), Manush Matir Kachakachi (1986), and East and West (1988).

The Story of Souls

Early Days and First Album (1972-1982)

Souls began their musical journey in 1972. In 1980, two new members joined the band: Naseem Ali Khan and Ayub Bachchu. At first, they mostly played cover songs by Western bands in hotels. But soon, they started writing and creating their own original music.

In 1982, Souls released their very first album, called "Super Souls". This was a big deal because it was one of the first albums ever released by a music group in Bangladesh! A famous song from this album is "Mon Shudhu Mon Chuyeche". It was written by Naquib Khan and sung by Tapan Chowdhury. Another well-known song from "Super Souls" is "Torey Putuler Moto Kore Shajiye", which was sung by Kumar Bishwajit.

Growing Popularity with New Albums (1986-1988)

Souls kept making music and released their third album, Manush Matir Kacha Kachi, in 1986. This album featured popular songs like "Eitoh Ekhane Brishti Bheja", "Ek Jhaak Paakhi", and "Muthor Bhetor Poddo".

In 1988, they released their fourth album, East and West. This album was special because it had six songs in English and six in Bengali. Even though the band had started by singing English songs, this was the first time they officially released them on an album. All the songs on East and West were written and composed by the band members themselves.

Changes in the Band (1989-1990)

After the East and West album, Ayub Bachchu, a talented guitarist and singer, decided to leave Souls. He went on to form his own band, which was first called Little River Band and later became famous as LRB.

More Albums and Member Departures (1993-2011)

Souls continued to create new music. In 1993, they released their fifth album, E Emon Porichoy. This album was the last one to feature Tapan Chowdhury as a singer with Souls, as he later left to start his solo career.

In 1995, their sixth album, Aj Din Katuk Gaane, came out. It included popular songs like "Keno Ei Nisshongota", sung by Partha Barua, and "Bestota" and "Chaa-er Cup-e", sung by Naseem Ali.

Their seventh album, Oshomoyer Gaan, was released in 1997. It featured songs such as "Oshomoyer Gaan", "Ami Ar Bhabbo Na", and "Oi Dure Neel".

In 2000, Souls released Mukhorito Jibon, which was their first acoustic album. This album had a mix of old songs, new versions of classic Indian Bengali songs, and some brand new tracks. Some popular songs from this album were "Sharadin Tomay Behbe", "Bashi Shune Ar", and "Mukhorito Jibon".

They released their ninth album, Tarar Uthan, in 2003, and their tenth album, To-Let, in 2004. To-Let was the last album that their sound engineer, Mobin, worked on before he sadly passed away in an accident.

In 2006, the album Jhut-Jhamela was released. In 2008, Souls took part in Kingbodonti, a special musical tribute album for Sanjeeb Choudhury, alongside another band called Dalchhut. Souls contributed six songs to this album.

Their most recent album is Jam, which was released in 2011.

Souls' Music Albums

• Super Souls (1982)
• কলেজের করিডোরে (In the Corridors of College) (1985)
• মানুষ মাটির কাছাকাছি (People are Close to the Ground) (1986)
• East & West (1988)
• এ এমন পরিচয় (It's Such an Identity) (1993)
• আজ দিন কাটুক গানে (Let the Day Pass in Singing) (1995)
• অসময়ের গান (Untimely Song) (1997)
• মুখরিত জীবন (Face Life) (2000)
• তারার উঠানে (In the Field of Stars) (2003)
• To - Let (2004)
• ঝুট ঝামেলা (Junk Trouble) (2006)
• Jam (2011)