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Photo of Hansadutta used on the "Nothing to Lose" cover circa 1978
That album has been critiqued as weird and very weird by some old record collectors, but Ink Mathematics has this to say about it:
I am going to hit you with a barrage of posts this week and this first one features an album that my friend Day (Vintage Vinyl Revival) lent to me the other week after I had heard a few songs off it. This album, "nothing to lose but all to gain", 1978, by Hansadutta Swami, has me somewhat hypnotized and I find myself putting it on over and over. It's strange, that is for sure, but there is something comforting, fascinating, and completely original in the country-like jams and warbling/rambling/repetitious vocals. Hansadutta was once a very important person in the Hare Krishna movement and this album is rich with lyrical references to Krsna and is performed by devotee musicians, so on its' own it stands as being unique. It's a shame that is has yet to be available on cd... the album has a very relevant and modern feel.Here are the lyrics to the song:
The Holy Name
Nothing to lose but all to gain,
You convinced the world to chant the Holy Name.
Dirty hearts and dusty brains,
You make the lowest men dance to the Name.
Spiritually deaf, dumb, blind and lame
You cure the multitudes with the Name.
Honor, dishonor, pleasure & pain,
Kicked out as worthless by this Holy Name.
Mad after Money, women, and fame,
Sometimes even I think of chanting the Name.
I have tried every trick and played every game,
But I cannot understand what is this Name.
Sun, snow, wind, hail and rain.
All times are good for chanting the Name.
Wife, friends and relations think us insane,
This is one result of chanting the Name.
Faster than a bullet or a speeding train,
You travel around spreading the Name.
You have bound me hand and foot with a chain,
The links of which are the Holy Name.
This shameful life and feeble refrain,
I offer you, Prabhupada, for the Name.
Falling before you like a wooden cane,
Bless me with attachment to the Holy Name.
Like a generous cloud that gives rain,
May I float thru the world spreading the Name.
Full of desire for profit and gain,
You have the medicine in the shape of the Name.
Falling before you like a wooden cane,
Make me take this cure of chanting the Name.
4 July 2009 — Here is the George Harrison classic "My Sweet Lord", and another lesser known but at one time number one on the charts in Europe "Krishna, where are You?" with vocals by Laxmi Shankar (Ravi Shankar's sister), lyrics and music arrangement by George Harrison.
George Harrison songs
Krishna, where are You?
MP3 - 3:34, 1.6 MB
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My Sweet Lord
MP3 - 4:25, 2 MB
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Classic Kirtan Albums and Singles
We've just added to the collection: classic kirtans from record albums produced in the early days of the movement, including those produced by Hansadutta in Germany. Listen to streaming music or download the single kirtans or download entire albums, as you like. Be sure to check out reviews over at Classic Vinyl hosted by Eric of Little Black Star. He's got the goods on the albums, who produced what, when and where.
The Happening Album: "Krishna Consciousness"
Download Album (RAR/29.6 MB)The first record album, produced in 1966 by Alan Kallman in New York. Read more about it: Hare Krsna Happening! The First Hare Krsna Record.
Every Town & Village Album
Download Album (RAR/84.9 MB)The album "Every Town & Village" was recorded at the 1972 San Francisco Rathayatra and New York temple, and was released in the same year by Golden Avatar Productions. Read Eric's review for more info: It's Ekadasi! Every Town and Village LP for you!
Gopinatha single, Govinda LP
Download both Single & Album (RAR/77.4 MB)
The single, a "Radha Krishna Temple Los Angeles" production, came out in 1975 and features vocals by Agnidev (side A) and Mangalananda (side B). The LP came out in 1973, and again in 1975, featuring Srila Prabhupada, who sings, plays harmonium and kartals. Read more about it: It's Ekadasi! Two Golden Avatars for the price of one!
Gopinath Single
01 - GopinathaMP3 - 02:53, 4.2 MB
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02 - Ohe Vaishnava ThakurMP3 - 03:45, 5.2 MB
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01 - GopinathaMP3 - 02:53, 4.2 MB
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02 - Ohe Vaishnava ThakurMP3 - 03:45, 5.2 MB
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Vrindavana Album
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There are two versions of this LP: one produced by devotees in France and the other by devotees in Netherlands, though reportedly identical except a slight variance in cover printing. Vocals by Kausalya devi dasi ("Sri Rupa Manjari", "Srita Kamala", "Manasa Deha Geha"), Manibandha das ("Manasa Deha Geha", "Gopinatha"), Achyutananda Swami ("Bhaja Hunre Mana", "Kesava Kali Mala") and the assembled devotees ("Hare Krsna Kirtan"). Read more about it: It's Ekadasi! Vrindavana LP from France and/or Holland!
01 - Sri Rupa Manjari PadaMP3 - 05:27, 7.6 MB
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02 - Manasa Deha GehaMP3 - 04:54, 7.2 MB
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03 - Bhaja Hunre ManaMP3 - 04:50, 7.9 MB
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02 - Manasa Deha GehaMP3 - 04:54, 7.2 MB
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03 - Bhaja Hunre ManaMP3 - 04:50, 7.9 MB
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India Album
Download Album (RAR/57.1 MB)Achyutananda Swami, recorded in Mayapur, produced by the German Yatra, circa 1973-1974. Read more about it: It's Ekadasi! Acyutananda Swami's "India" LP!
01 - Gaya-GourMP3 - 05:02, 7 MB
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02 - Radha GovindaMP3 - 04:47, 6.7 MB
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03 - Jasomati NandanaMP3 - 05:02, 7 MB
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02 - Radha GovindaMP3 - 04:47, 6.7 MB
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03 - Jasomati NandanaMP3 - 05:02, 7 MB
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KRSNA Meditation Album
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Produced by Hansadutta & the German Yatra, 1974. The album was recorded in June, 1974 at Schloss Rettershoff, during Srila Prabhupada's visit there. Vocals and harmonium by Srila Prabhupada, Hansadutta on mrdanga, Cakravarti and Himavati play kartals. Read more about it: Merry Janmastami! Here's Srila Prabhupada!
01 - Prayers to the Six GoswamisMP3 - 17:11, 28.8 MB
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02 - Gaura PrahunMP3 - 16:46, 27.6 MB
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02 - Gaura PrahunMP3 - 16:46, 27.6 MB
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Hare Krishna Festival Album
Download Album (RAR/30 MB)Produced by Hansadutta & the German Yatra, circa 1974. There were a number of record albums produced under the title "Hare Krishna Festival", all by the German devotees around this same time. Hansadutta leading, except for "Tulasi Prayer", sung by a female vocalist. Read more about it: It's Ekadasi! Let's hear it for the LAST Hare Krsna Festival!
The Beautiful Hare Krishna People Album
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A double LP, produced by Hansadutta & the German Yatra, sometime around 1974. Vocals by Hansadutta. Read what Eric over at Little Black Star has to say about it: It's Ekadasi! The Beautiful Hare Krsna People DOUBLE LP!
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01 - Kiba-Jaya-Jaya-Gorachanda, Hare Krishna Kirtan, Obeisances, Namaste NarasinghayaMP3 - 26:22, 38.1 MB
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02 - Incarnations of Godhead, Sri GurvastakamMP3 - 25:51, 36.9 MB
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02 - Incarnations of Godhead, Sri GurvastakamMP3 - 25:51, 36.9 MB
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So many HARE KRSNA Festivals
The German Yatra produced several covers all of the same title: "Hare Krsna Festival". Although each has a different album jacket, some of the recordings may be duplicates. You can find these listed up at Vaishnava Gemeinde - Forum Deutscher Devotees. Production dates are not given :-(. Here are the covers:
Kirtans with Srila Prabhupada
Hare
Krishna Maha Mantra (1966 No. 1 Hit)
MP3 - 15:54, 14.5Mb
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RealAudio Media - 15:54, 8Mb
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Purport to Maha Mantra
MP3 - 5:26, 7.4Mb
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RealAudio Media - 5:26, 2.7Mb
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Samsara Prayers 1966
MP3 - 10:23, 9.5Mb
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RealAudio Media - 10:23, 5.2Mb
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MP3 - 15:54, 14.5Mb
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RealAudio Media - 15:54, 8Mb
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Purport to Maha Mantra
MP3 - 5:26, 7.4Mb
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RealAudio Media - 5:26, 2.7Mb
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Samsara Prayers 1966
MP3 - 10:23, 9.5Mb
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RealAudio Media - 10:23, 5.2Mb
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Prayers to the Six Gosvamis
MP3 - 13:16, 12.1Mb
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RealAudio Media - 13:16, 6.7Mb
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Boston Kirtan 1969
MP3 - 4:25, 4Mb
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RealAudio Media - 4:25, 2.2Mb
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Nama Sankirtan (Songs of the Spiritual Masters Album)
MP3 - 19:27, 17.8Mb
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RealAudio Media - 19:27, 9.8Mb
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MP3 - 13:16, 12.1Mb
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RealAudio Media - 13:16, 6.7Mb
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Boston Kirtan 1969
MP3 - 4:25, 4Mb
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RealAudio Media - 4:25, 2.2Mb
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Nama Sankirtan (Songs of the Spiritual Masters Album)
MP3 - 19:27, 17.8Mb
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RealAudio Media - 19:27, 9.8Mb
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Gaura Pahou (Krishna Meditation Album)
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- 10:02, 9.1Mb
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Sri Krishna Chaitanya Prabhu (Krishna Meditation Album)
MP3 - 7:05, 6.4Mb
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RealAudio Media - 7:05, 3.6Mb
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Srila Prabhupada chants Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
MP3 - 30:58, 14.1Mb
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RealAudio Media - 30:58, 15.6Mb
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Real Audio Media - 10:02, 5.1Mb
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Sri Krishna Chaitanya Prabhu (Krishna Meditation Album)
MP3 - 7:05, 6.4Mb
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Srila Prabhupada chants Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
MP3 - 30:58, 14.1Mb
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