Aao Piyo Peene Ka Zamana Aaya - Himmat by Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi

Aao Piyo Peene Ka Zamana Aaya - Himmat is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. The production by Laxmikant, Pyarelal is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Aao Piyo Peene Ka Zamana Aaya - Himmat without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Himmat.

1970 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Aao Piyo Peene Ka Zamana Aaya - Himmat was among the reasons why. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 3:57, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.