The Journey Continues

Written by Dalton Alwis and composed by D.R. Peiris, the song “Hade Susumak Pathitha Weemen” which Victor performed for Madawala S. Ratnayake “Pancha Madura” radio program, was Victor’s debut song for a Radio Vinyl record.
Renowned literary figure Areesen Ahubudu was the first to pen lyrics for popular songs on radio for Victor with “Sinda Binda Mohanduru Paapa” and “Golu Muhude Muthu Ate” featuring in inaugural performance for a popular song program on radio by Victor. “Atha Penena Himaw Kandu Matha” written by Punyasiri Mahawatte, was the third song performed by Victor for the same program.
“Obe Sewanella Wage Emi”, a duet with Sujatha Attanayake, written by Hema Sri Alwis, “Mayurasana” featured in debut pop songs program at SLBC commercial service and “Soka Sanasum”, “Pawe Wala”, written by Meegoda Wilson and composed by Mervin Perera, became hit songs frequenting radio broadcast at that time.
Victor started his teaching career in 1966 at Nawalapitiya Central College in Bandarawela (Hill country) and the melody for Victor’s popular song “Sihil Sulan Ralle” was created, during one of his trips to Bandarawela on the train. Sena Weerasekara composed a beautiful lyric to complement the soothing melody, moving Victor closer to hearts of musical fans.
“Sara Sonduru Mal Patali”, a duet with Nanda Malini, from the film “Hanthane Kathawa” (directed by Sugathapala Senarath Yapa) was Victor’s film song debut. Lyrics were composed by Mahagama Sekera and music composition was created by Premasiri Kemadasa.
July 20th, 1973 celebrates the most important landmark in Victor’ artistic journey as it marked the premiere of Victor’s “Sa” concert at Lumbini Theatre in Colombo and “Sa” became the first musical solo concert to reach 1500 performances.