Lata Mangeshkar is a marvel in the music industry. She has given us more than thirty thousand songs to be cherished and looked upon. She was an essential phenomenon to have played an enormous role in shaping and revolutionizing the whole music industry. Awards have fallen short of honoring her for her countless and precious renditions.

Lata Mangeshkar was the leading Indian to sing at the Royal Albert Hall in 1974. She also moved Jawaharlal Nehru to tears when she sang Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo. Her voice is like the breath of life that she puts into her songs. She is also known to have worked with several artists and leading music directors in her seven decades of career. She is the living legend of the music industry who has experienced three generations of musical changes.

From local dhabas to the high-end restaurant, we find many of Lata Mangeshkar’s songs being played. They are the most soulful melodies sung by her. The range and versatility that she has in her voice would never be replaced and forgotten. She has given us thousands of tunes for every emotion to be remembered—a valuable asset and addition to every genre.

Here are a few Lata Mangeshkar’s songs that must be listened at least once in your lifetime: