tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post2846038158100146745..comments2024-03-28T15:38:54.673+08:00Comments on .: You Don't Know Harmony Till You Listen To ThemANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©http://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-15827417865504139502017-06-11T12:09:25.551+08:002017-06-11T12:09:25.551+08:00To my friend drummer, singer, LOUIS SOLIANO, who h...To my friend drummer, singer, LOUIS SOLIANO, who has been bringing joy and comfort to Singapore's music paternity. <br /><br />This one's for you, my friend.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-50316409621208389122013-02-09T00:04:50.255+08:002013-02-09T00:04:50.255+08:00The Chordettes, The Fontane Sisters, The MsGuire S...The Chordettes, The Fontane Sisters, The MsGuire Sisters, The DeCastro Sisters and The Lennon Sisters. These are all the names that I heard for the first time. <br /> <br />I spent more than one and a half hours to listen to The Chordettes, The Fontane Sisters and The McGuire Sisters. There sang so many lovely songs. <br /><br />I will listen to The DeCastro Sisters and The Lennon Sister some other times.<br /><br />I have added a few names to my LP purchase wish list.<br /><br />Teohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380975571984044612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-68569494193391487812013-02-05T13:26:20.090+08:002013-02-05T13:26:20.090+08:00Thank you for enjoying the blog. It is written out...Thank you for enjoying the blog. It is written out of love and free will. Like my childhood...ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-77523054771060622412013-02-05T13:25:33.357+08:002013-02-05T13:25:33.357+08:00I enjoy reading your blog and can relate to some o...I enjoy reading your blog and can relate to some of the postings. They bring back memories - some sweet; some sad - hard to believe they're sooooo long ago. <br />CYLINnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-43100227015331704532013-02-04T12:37:21.460+08:002013-02-04T12:37:21.460+08:00And I am pleased that you made another visit BC, t...And I am pleased that you made another visit BC, thanks.<br /><br />There were many female groups those years like The Chordettes, The Fontane Sisters, The McGuire Sisters The DeCastro Sisters and The Lennon Sisters in the 50s and early 60s.<br /><br />ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-44429696797007670842013-02-04T01:24:22.375+08:002013-02-04T01:24:22.375+08:00I am pleased to know another singing group of the ...I am pleased to know another singing group of the 50s from you. Thank you Andy.Teohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380975571984044612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-82242289586462020882013-02-03T14:58:28.393+08:002013-02-03T14:58:28.393+08:00My music influence was more clarinetist Benny Good...My music influence was more clarinetist Benny Goodman, drummer Gene Krupa and trumpeteer Harry James and Latin music more Xavier Cugat. So Andrews Sisters were a force to reckon with. They were all over the radio in Singapore 50s. <br /><br />Movies at the Capitol Cinema featured Burt Lancaster and Richard Widmark and the sexy ladies included Hedy Lamaar and Jane Russell. I guess it was a different era, earlier than yours.<br /><br />Thanks again FL for your generous contribution of yesteryear stories and priceless information.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-63650074268618871732013-02-03T14:20:05.111+08:002013-02-03T14:20:05.111+08:00Andy, like what Freddie Siow, I, myself was also t...Andy, like what Freddie Siow, I, myself was also too young to take notice of the Andrew Sisters in details. We were teenagers then, and was more interested on pop and rock and commercial music & songs, and not so keen on Jazz/Broadway music then. However, as we grew older, we tend to like to hear songs from artistes like Andrew Sisters of the earlier years ! Thanks for this interesting post.FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429286415685838183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-33971803644620505612013-02-03T10:44:39.331+08:002013-02-03T10:44:39.331+08:00You are truly Dino's greatest fan. Surfers sho...You are truly Dino's greatest fan. Surfers should visit DMP's blog and read the information about this fantastic star. <br /><br />No wonder the DEAN MARTIN SHOW was so popular those days. His PR especially his body language and unique voice combined with the special guest-stars (like Andrews Sisters) that appear made the series truly one of a kind.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting again DMP.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-89184828566192592522013-02-03T08:11:30.080+08:002013-02-03T08:11:30.080+08:00Thank you Arthur for taking some time to visit, li...Thank you Arthur for taking some time to visit, listen and comment.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-10997363702510233432013-02-03T08:10:35.566+08:002013-02-03T08:10:35.566+08:00Thank you Andy,
So lovely to hear all the vintage ...Thank you Andy,<br />So lovely to hear all the vintage songs again! Have a good Sunday.<br /> <br />Kind regards<br />ARTHURnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-78001075301211201032013-02-02T23:57:39.839+08:002013-02-02T23:57:39.839+08:00Hey pallie, likes Andy dude, cool to see our most ...Hey pallie, likes Andy dude, cool to see our most beloved Dino turnin' up 'gain at your fab musical blog-o. Keeps lovin' our Dino!dino martin petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160265680867057779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-11155026067747249412013-02-02T21:35:13.381+08:002013-02-02T21:35:13.381+08:00Thank you Fred for comment. Yes, the sisters were ...Thank you Fred for comment. Yes, the sisters were within that period when jazz was king and swing was the thing.<br /><br />(Freddie Siow plays lead guitar).ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-3268036543657137192013-02-02T21:30:13.192+08:002013-02-02T21:30:13.192+08:00Great stuff. And, yes I did like the Andrew sister...Great stuff. And, yes I did like the Andrew sisters but was still too young to take notice. Maybe that's what got me interested in Jazz and Swing when I take up my instrument again after retirement. <br />FREDDIE SIOWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-28679498242257317542013-02-02T19:36:50.449+08:002013-02-02T19:36:50.449+08:00Yes I think Belafonte got the oomph too. But I act...Yes I think Belafonte got the oomph too. But I actually learnt about the sisters from this song. Don't know how the formula came about.<br /><br />Thanks John for the comment and visit.<br /><br />(Managed to download their performance with Dean Martin.)ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-91934749799084495442013-02-02T19:28:49.852+08:002013-02-02T19:28:49.852+08:00Thanks Andy, this is one that had slipped my memor...Thanks Andy, this is one that had slipped my memory. However, I don't think this was the version I was familiar with, more likely Harry Belafonte <br /><br />http://youtu.be/6B4cd11SWHY<br /><br />JohnJollyGreenPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829814386239434664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-17246983633354981972013-02-02T19:22:59.149+08:002013-02-02T19:22:59.149+08:00The original Girl Group ! During the late 30s and ...The original Girl Group ! During the late 30s and 40s they had hit after hit and sold in excess of 60 million records. Patty was the youngest sister and lead singer of the group.<br /> <br />Died of natural causes at her home aged 94.<br /> <br />R.I.P.<br />GEOFF RAEhttp://www.youtube.com/user/lagerhoundnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-39695541826758972762013-02-02T19:20:12.435+08:002013-02-02T19:20:12.435+08:00Dear Patty,
You and your sisters were the most a...Dear Patty, <br /><br />You and your sisters were the most amazing singers and I have been nursed through many years of hardship and joy with your music and am so upset to hear you have passed on. <br /><br />Now with all your loved ones passed, R.I.P Angel xx Thank you for everything. <br />Ryan Sanimalryhttp://www.youtube.com/user/animalrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-80377267420404265862013-02-02T19:18:50.846+08:002013-02-02T19:18:50.846+08:00Thank you for sharing this treasure with those who...Thank you for sharing this treasure with those who remember these gifted, beautiful woman in their prime and for the younger crowd to learn about what they missed. <br /><br />These ladies without question were "The Beatles" of their generation and their music, movie, concert and patriotic efforts and acomplishments are nothing short of awesome. <br /><br />I was in love with all 3 but Patty always was my favorite.1nightstormhttp://www.youtube.com/user/1nightstormnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-43666416139077119012013-02-02T19:16:41.090+08:002013-02-02T19:16:41.090+08:00LISTENED TO THEM AND OTHERS OF THAT ERA WHEN I WAS...LISTENED TO THEM AND OTHERS OF THAT ERA WHEN I WAS A CHILD ON THE PHONOGRAPH AT MY GRANDPA'S. ONE OF MY FAVORITE MEMORIES WITH HIM.PAMELA BURKUShttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO74WdGLzRB7JybXoxVObjgnoreply@blogger.com