The Cavaliers

Band Members :

Dilip Balakrishnan - Guitars

Neil Sen - Guitars

Lew Hilt - Bass

Robin Sen - Drums

 

The Cavaliers is a Rock band from Kolkata, formed in 1964 ans went through many  iterations. The original lineup was Neil (guitars), Robin (drums), Ricky Chandburn (guitars) and Carl Oxllay (saxophone). Dilip Balakrishnan joined the band on rhythm guitars. They were also among the earliest to record original music in India. Their first was 'Close to you' produced in July, 1967 but it was the B side single, 'Love is a Mango' that became a hit after it was released in Harry's Music House (HMV).

Vinyl 'Love Is A Mango' 1967 Track List :

A. Love Is A Mango  YouTube 

B. Close To Me  YouTube 

Vinyl 'Rickshaw / Time Gave Me No Chance' 1967 Track List :

A. Rickshaw  YouTube 

B. Time Gave Me No Chance  YouTube 

Vinyl 'Toy Train / Woman I Love' 1968 Track List :

A. Toy Train  YouTube 

B. Woman I Love