SPB — 100 Best Tamil Songs

SPB’s versatility was perhaps his greatest asset. He was the primary voice for superstars like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, yet he could distinctively change his tone to suit their specific screen personas. For Kamal Haasan, SPB would adopt a sophisticated, emotive style as heard in "Sippi Irukuthu" or the haunting "Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan." For Rajinikanth, he delivered high-octane "intro songs" like "Basha Paaru" or "Oruvan Oruvan Mudhalali," which became anthems of motivation and charisma. His ability to mimic the actor's breathing patterns and laughter within a song made the audience forget that the voice was coming from a playback booth rather than the screen.

• Low bass: Naanaga Naanillai Thane (Thalapathi)
• High intensity: Keladi Kanmani (Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal)
• Classical ornamentation: Muthumani Maalai (Avvai Shanmugi)

3.3 Fast-Paced & Dance Numbers

| # | Song | Film | Composer | |---|------|------|----------| | 16 | Kadhal Vaithu | Deepavali (2007) | Yuvan Shankar Raja | | 17 | Rum Bum Bum | Michael Madana Kamarajan (1990) | Ilaiyaraaja | | 18 | Oruvan Oruvan | Muthu (1995) | A. R. Rahman | | 19 | Kannalane | Bombay (1995) | A. R. Rahman | | 20 | Pettai Rap | Kaadhalan (1994) | A. R. Rahman |