Chamakti Shaam Hai - Yaadein by Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik

The Yaadein album has several strong tracks, but Chamakti Shaam Hai - Yaadein is the one most listeners come back to first. The music, composed by Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

The voice of Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik carries Chamakti Shaam Hai - Yaadein effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Chamakti Shaam Hai - Yaadein without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Yaadein.

The song dates from 2001, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. There is no right time to listen to Chamakti Shaam Hai - Yaadein. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 6:32, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The staying power of Chamakti Shaam Hai - Yaadein is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.