Raghav reminisces about late Asha Bhosle collaboration as 'Let's Work It Out' clocks 22 years
Mumbai, Aug 5
Singer-songwriter Raghav marked the 22nd anniversary of his hit track Let's Work It Out, expressing gratitude to the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle for lending her vocal prowess for the number, which was released in 2004.
Raghav took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he shared a glimpse of the song and said that he would share the story of his first meeting with the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle in his "book".
Raghav wrote: "I would be remiss if we didn't celebrate 22 years of 'Let's Work It Out'... created with my partner in crime Mushtaq and blessed by the voice of Asha Bhosle. Let's work it out was my fourth song to chart in the UK national chart in less than a calendar year in 2004."
He added: "Btw I have quite the story about when I first met Asha Ji. I'll save it for the book... Thank you all for 22 years of love and support on this song.. though I must admit I did have a breakdown when I found out it was being released as the second single off of Storyteller over Bad Bad Bad."
"One day I will recover from this. What a time. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of Let's work it out."
'Let's Work It Out' is a 2004 R&B/pop single by Canadian singer Raghav featuring Jahaziel, released from his debut album Storyteller.
Raghav has released three studio albums: Storyteller (2004), Identity (2009), and The Phoenix (2012). In the 2010s, he released singles including "So Much", "Fire", "Top of the World", "Woohoo", and "Until the Sun Comes Up."
It was in April 2026, when Asha Bhosle passed away aged 92 due to multiple organ failure. In a career spanning over eight decades, she was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and a Padma Vibhushan to name a few.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I remember this song playing on Radio Mirchi every single morning during my school days. The fusion of Asha Bhosle's classical training with Raghav's modern R&B sound was ahead of its time. Still listen to this on my playlist today. Such nostalgia!
Honestly, I think Raghav is underappreciated in India. He was doing fusion before it was cool. And Asha ji agreeing to sing on an R&B track shows how open she was to experimentation. That's what made her the legend she was. Miss her voice so much 😢
As a Canadian of Indian descent, this song was my introduction to Raghav. It was on every Bollywood mix CD at my cousin's weddings! The fact that Asha ji worked with a Canadian artist really showed how she transcended borders. Her legacy lives on.
Interesting that he wanted "Bad Bad Bad" as the single instead. Sometimes labels make strange choices, but kudos to Raghav for still promoting this song. The production quality was solid for 2004. Asha ji's part still gives me chills. Rest in peace, legend.
Wait, this song is 22 years old? I feel ancient! But honestly, this collaboration was so special. Asha ji's voice was truly timeless - she could sing anything. I hope Raghav actually writes that book about his first meeting with her. I'd love to hear that story!
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