They came and they went. These were some of the pop 60s stars that were in Singapore then.
To read about her click below:
https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2010/11/appreciation-of-singapore-band.html
SINGAPORE 60's: ANDY's POP MUSIC INFLUENCE IS A PERSONAL MUSIC, MEMORY TRAIL. BLOGGER DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO VIDEOS, AUDIO TRACKS AND IMAGES. THEY ARE UPLOADED FOR FUN, EDUCATIONAL, ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND HAVE BEEN CREDITED. BLOG IS NOT SPONSORED NOR ADVERTORIAL IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER. INFORM BLOGGER OF COPYRIGHT ISSUES AND POST WILL BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT COPY THE POSTS; GET PERMISSION N CREDIT ME IF YOU DO. ANDY LIM LA (NOVEMBER, 2008) - (新加坡六十年代安迪的流行音乐影响力)
Monday, November 04, 2024
Highlighting Singapore 60s Pop Stars: Stevie Loraine, The Clansmen, Winston Walters.
https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2010/11/appreciation-of-singapore-band.html
Friday, November 01, 2024
November: My Music Month B4 Christmas 25.
Julie London had a quiet song called, 'November Twilight'.
She's known for her, 'Cry Me A River' big hit.
Gone Till November,
November Has Come,
November,
November Boogie,
8th Of November
and
November Twilight
are pop songs about this month.
It's November, my month because it's this time of the year when I was born but a long time ago. So it's my favourite season.
There are some sweet songs about this cool, autumnal spell, definitely more than two dozens, but my post is about every named month on the calendar; so let's find out how many melodies there are.
This list is but a fraction:
June In January - Bing Crosby
February Brings The Rain - Julie London
Melancholy March - Julie London
April Love - Pat Boone
April In Portugal - Les Baxter
It's November, my month because it's this time of the year when I was born but a long time ago. So it's my favourite season.
There are some sweet songs about this cool, autumnal spell, definitely more than two dozens, but my post is about every named month on the calendar; so let's find out how many melodies there are.
This list is but a fraction:
June In January - Bing Crosby
February Brings The Rain - Julie London
Melancholy March - Julie London
April Love - Pat Boone
April In Portugal - Les Baxter
Pieces of April -
First Of May - Bee Gees
June Is Busting Out All Over - Rodgers/Hammerstein
July Morning - Uriah Heep
August, October - Robin Gibb
September In The Rain - Frank Sinatra, Carole King
September Morn - Neil Diamond
When October Goes - Barry Manilow
This October - Julie London
November Twilight - Julie London
November Rain - Guns n Roses
I Can See The Sun In Late December - Stevie Wonder
December Song - George Michael.
The cover of London's famous Long Play she recorded depicting months.
Julie London woos Calendar months?
On the same subject, Ms London had specially recorded a Long Play record in 1956 using all the names of the months for the titles of her songs. Unique indeed. Here they are:
June in January
February Brings The Rain
Melancholy March
July Morning - Uriah Heep
August, October - Robin Gibb
September In The Rain - Frank Sinatra, Carole King
September Morn - Neil Diamond
When October Goes - Barry Manilow
November Twilight - Julie London
November Rain - Guns n Roses
I Can See The Sun In Late December - Stevie Wonder
December Song - George Michael.
Julie London woos Calendar months?
On the same subject, Ms London had specially recorded a Long Play record in 1956 using all the names of the months for the titles of her songs. Unique indeed. Here they are:
June in January
February Brings The Rain
Melancholy March
I'll Remember April
People Who Are Born In May
Memphis In June
Memphis In June
Sleigh Ride In July
Time For August
September In The Rain
This October
November Twilight
Warm In December
Thirteenth Month.
All calendar months were featured in many pop songs of the past. Most of them are still playing over the radio today. April Love, April In Portugal, First Of May, an instrumental Come September, were some of the top hits in Singapore.
These particular songs were heard on radio, Rediffusion, in cabarets and hotel nightspots during the 60s and available on vinyl too. At that time most music was copied from the west and resurrected on vinyl with local artistes and bands singing and playing them.
Then Neil Sedaka came, with one of his biggest hits and highlighted the calendar girl. The world and Singapore went wild.
A nostalgic November to all.
CALENDAR GIRL (N.Sedaka/H.Greenfield).
Video by historycomestolife. Thank you.
I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Yeah, sweet calendar girl
I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Each and every day of the year
(January) You start the year off fine
(February) You're my little valentine
(March) I'm gonna march you down the aisle
(April) You're the Easter Bunny when you smile
Yeah, yeah, my heart's in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day), every day (every day) of the year
(Every day of the year)
Cover of Julie London's record done in 1956, special indeed those years.
(May) Maybe if I ask your dad and mom
(June) They'll let me take you to the Junior Prom
(July) Like a firecracker all aglow
(August) When you're on the beach you steal the show
Yeah, yeah, my heart's in a whirl
Yeah, yeah, my heart's in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day), every day (every day) of the year
(Every day of the year)
Yeah, yeah, my heart's in a whirl
Yeah, yeah, my heart's in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day), every day (every day) of the year.
November Twilight. Julie London.
YouTube, Thank you.
near end November, a month before Christmas Day.
Images: Google.
Images: Google.
Original article:
Andy Lim.
Re-edited on: 27 October 2024.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Deepavali Meets Halloween In 2024 Singapore 60s Music Blog.
Deepavali and Halloween
31st October, 2024.
Many articles have been published on this blog regarding Deepavali and Halloween celebrations and the songs they carry. Both festivities fall on the same day; i.e., October 31st this year [2024].
Deepavali:
Kadhal Vaithu - Video Song | Deepavali | Jayam Ravi
| Bhavana | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Ayngaran
YouTube Video from: Ayngaran
Below are connections to these articles. Click each connection.
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil
(Official Lyric Video)
YouTube Video by: ABKCOVEVO
Halloween:
A HAPPY DEEPAVALI AND A FUN HALLOWEEN 2024 EVERYONE!!!
Thank you Freda.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Gene Krupa: 'Rim Shot Syncopator': Drummer With Benny Goodman Orchestra: 1940's Influence.
UP TO 1,000 VIEWS
22 CHATS, COMMENTS
He was such an icon amongst jazz percussionists that Singapore music enthusiasts and music-makers accepted him as their idol way back in the 50's. He would be 115 years young if he were alive today.
Even as a school-boy in secondary school, I listened to Gene Krupa in the late 50's when he was with Benny Goodman and their recording of the hit, Sing, Sing, Sing (1937)*. It is the legend that this piece gave birth to swing and it remains my favourite to this day. He also appeared himself in a movie, 'The Glen Miller Story' (1954), played beside Louis Armstrong and 'Basin Street Blues' became cult classic.
Krupa was the man behind the drum kit set up as it became standard equipment for most drummers after him. Zildjian, the drum company, learnt a lot from Krupa. His compositions include, 'Some Like It Hot', 'Drummin' Man' and 'Drum Boogie' the enthusiast's ultimate drum dream.
Even as a school-boy in secondary school, I listened to Gene Krupa in the late 50's when he was with Benny Goodman and their recording of the hit, Sing, Sing, Sing (1937)*. It is the legend that this piece gave birth to swing and it remains my favourite to this day. He also appeared himself in a movie, 'The Glen Miller Story' (1954), played beside Louis Armstrong and 'Basin Street Blues' became cult classic.
Krupa was the man behind the drum kit set up as it became standard equipment for most drummers after him. Zildjian, the drum company, learnt a lot from Krupa. His compositions include, 'Some Like It Hot', 'Drummin' Man' and 'Drum Boogie' the enthusiast's ultimate drum dream.
Gene Krupa: 'Sing Sing Sing'
YouTube Video from: Brian Saunders.
In 1959 when this movie was shown in Singapore, a drumming competition was held to promote it. Louis Soliano who was one of the contestants won the trophy and dubbed The Gene Krupa of Singapore. Until today Louis is still among the top drummers in Singapore.
Mr Krupa recorded with his own orchestra, the famous song, On A Little Street In Singapore and was featured during the period called, The Radio Years [1940's].
He was their biggest influence. Oh yes, and Buddy Rich...
Video: http://www.youtube.com/
*100 most important American musical works of the 20th Century.
Gene Krupa: 'Drum Boogie'
YouTube Video from: Vintage Video Clips
A road named after Gene Krupa.
[From the Facebook page of Graham Hawthorne Drums.]
This article is dedicated to my good friend Cedric Cork.
Cedric was a drummer in Vietnam during the war years.
Read his stories:
Images: Google.
This post was written in 2009.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Singapore 60s Music: Chatter Matters: A Letter From Abroad. Searching For A Long Lost Friend.
Full letter extract from
the Blog's Comment pages.
Hi Andy,
"I’m so happy to see the picture of your band Velvetones, because in 1964 I have a pen friend called *Charles Tung, of Chinese dad and English mum; he and his friends formed a group called the Velvetones too and later changed to Cormorants. His friends are Wilson Ong, Sam and Sammy the drummer; the three off them are guitarists.
Then in 1978 when I was moving house I lost his photographs, address, as he had just moved too. I wonder if any of you know anything about these boys. We are now almost 80 years and as my family can to go for a holiday in Singapore, he had always liked to talk about how nice your country is and had always wanted us to go visit whenever we can.
So I hope if any of you can help me please find my friend. He has a younger brother called *Walter, a younger sister called *Linda and for a long time they lived with their parents at 110 Dorset Road Singapore 8 . I would very much appreciate your help.
The sixties had the best music and songs. We are lucky to have passed through that era. Thank you so much in advance. I pray to get some good news."
Anonymous Writer/Country Unknown. 2.7.2023.
Elvis Presley: 'Return To Sender'
YouTube Video by: Reigh Phillip Clayton.
Andy Replies:
Hello,
If there is any response, your friends will write to me. I shall give them your email address if you send it to me. You must also provide me your full name, address and the country you are from.
I shall not publish your address, etc. on this blog. It will remain confidential.
3.7.23.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Singapore 60's Music: Keith Locke [Quests]: 'Don't Play That Song' With Fred Ching
Good friend and author of this article
Fred Ching with Keith Locke. Check them out.
UP TO 450 VIEWS
20 CHATS, COMMENTS
A bygone golden age of music, stunning musicians, brilliant voices and perfect harmonies, dear Brother Andy! Only the tender mercy of God did I ever get to meet Keith Locke.
I was attending a concert to watch my childhood idol, Veronica Young at NLB Singapore. I was at this charity event and this dude was seated next to me. I recognised him.. and said ‘wow’ you’re Keith Locke? Blessings.
We stepped out to take a breather during interval, and I thank him for his contributions to our Singapore music scene with The Quests. I asked him for an autograph and he scribbled it out on a card that I carried around in my wallet until it disintegrated!
Concert tickets for Keith's show in 2012 Singapore that
Fred attended. Fred has watched 100s of international
pop music performances in Singapore alone...
We had supper together with Veronica and friends after the show. We walked Veronica back to her hotel and I took Keith for a car ride. I blasted some of the Quests songs and it brought tears to his eyes on hearing some of the songs that he wrote.
What a remarkable man who worked extremely hard for his days with The Quests, probably the biggest Singapore band of all time! Wherever Keith may be.. God bless him.
🙏❤️🙏..
By Fred Ching
Fred Ching has authored
a number of articles for this blog.
Check him out under LABELS below.
Keith Locke, 'Don't Play That Song'.
YouTube Video by: William Chan.
[With Ernesto Valerio, Veronica Young and
the amiable Jimmy Yap.]
With Henry Chua, Quests bassist,
who went solo with Keith.
beside Keith Locke. Everyone calls him Mr. Everywhere.
He is everywhere. Video has 20,000 plus views.
Images: Google.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Singapore 60s Music: In Memory Of Chin Oi Min From 'Friday Girls': By Nicole.
They were part of the choir group called, SIDAISLERS
from St Andrew's and St. Margaret's schools. Check the
blog connection below.
UP TO 200 VIEWS
17 COMMENTS
And by the way, thank you for immortalising The Friday Girls on the post 👩.
Letter 2 From Nicole:
Hi Andy,
Here are some photos of The Friday Girls that we found while going through my aunt’s belongings:
The second photo is a card that they gave out to fans (my aunt - rightmost) and the third is a photo of my aunt and Rolana, taken when Rolana came to Singapore for a visit in 2017.
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Hi Nicole,
Thanks for the blog visit and writing in too. I am sorry to hear of Ms Chin's passing away. RIP Oi Min. Hope this post will make you feel better and that Rolana will read it and write to this blog.
Warm regards,
Andy.
'The Boys' accompanied 'The Friday Girls'
for the Philips label vinyl records.
NB:
Friday Girls and The Boys [Naomi]
Songs by this group were usually folk and a few originals written by the late ROBERT SURIYA, band leader of THE BOYS. He also played lead guitar.
The FRIDAY GIRLS were together only in 1967, recorded a few vinyl on the Philips labels, appeared on television, and performed at the National Theatre when they were at their peak. They had always been accompanied by THE BOYS.
Images: Copyrighted by owner. Do not use them for any publication whatsoever.
NB:
*Connect below with other Friday Girls stories:
Monday, September 16, 2024
Andy's Music Blog Has 3.7 Million Plus Views: September 2024
SINCE 31ST OCTOBER, 2024.
TODAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2024.
From feedspot.com
Click to read:
😀😄😃
Response from readers and friends:
Andy Young:
Thanks to all blog readers, Singapore and international viewers, contributing writers and friends... Help make it to 4 MILLION VIEWS.
Andy Young:
Hey, Moody, thanks for being the first FB friend to visit... Always appreciate your kindness.
Peter Cheong [Guitarist/SAS]:
Thank you Andy for your dedications. The younger generation got to know more about our local music scenes. The figures will go Up n On.
Ivor Lesslar [Lead Guitarist]:
Congratulations Andy!
John Cher [Percussionist]:
Heartiest congratulations ANDY! 3 Cheers!!!
🥂🎈🎈
Andy Young:
John Cher hi, Sorry I missed your congratulatory message.
Thank you John. We've both gone a long way together...
Stephen Han [Blog Contributor]:
You’re the best
Winston Koh [Singer/Trailers]:
Well done Andy that's great. Congrats!
👍👍👏🎼🎶🇲🇨
Terence Lee [Guitarist]:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOLKS
FOR LIKING N LOVING 💗 THIS BLOG:
Freda Hanum
Alphonso Soosay
Fred Ching
Patrick Teng
Angela Leow
John Cher
James Kwok 💗
David Greenfield 💗
John Klass
Hiroshi Deguchi
Michael Fonseca
Sammin Ang
Somkid Lakhawat
Yip Dick 💗
Chen Hui Si
Jennie Law
Yen Chow
Kali Dass S
Tin Leong Lim
Colin Colin
Roop Singh 💗
Rose Khoo
Moody Cash
Ser Kiong Tan
Peter Cheong
Andy Young:
Thanks guys, you all made it possible. Must introduce the younger Singapore music-makers too, so that they can be featured on the blog... Let me know.
Andy Young:
Hi JOHN KLASS [GOLD 905] and DICK YIP. Thanks for the thumbs-up. thanks so much.
Freda Hanum [Keyboardist/Teepees]:
CONGRATULAIONS ANDY. AND TO THE BLOG. SO PROUD AND MUCH SALUTE. BEST SG MUSIC BLOG EVER.
Andy Young:
Freda! Thanks so much. You're one of the best blog supporters, writing music stories, illustrating fantastic posters and most of all writing sincere, loving comments. You write just as well as you play the piano! Perfect!
Jerry Saram:
Congrats Andy. Let's hope your blog will attract 5 million viewers in the near future.
Andy Young:
That's a dream come true Jerry. Thanks so much for your support always.
Cedric Collars [Musician/Perth/Australia]:
Congratulations Andy, well done. Keep your dedication going.
Andy Young:
Thanks Cedric. You're of the blog's best supporters too, writing stories and keeping your comments crisp and informative. A wonderful music maker you are too.
Happy Tay [Vancouver Elvis]:
It's my pleasure & I'm truly honoured to be involved with a part of Singapore history thru your blog my dear friend
. May the Good Lord bless you and your family always 
. May the Good Lord bless you and your family always Andy Young:
Welcome Ms. Liu to the blog. You must be a new reader.
Stephen Han
Well done, Andy.
Jimmy PresLee [SG Elvis Tribute Artiste]:
Congratulations Mr. Andy Lim. 👌👍💪
Andy:
Thanks Jimmy for your support all through the years.
You're all heart.💖
Happy Tay [Vancouver, BC, Canada]:
👌👍👍🍷🍷🍾
Andy:
Thanks Happy for being a contributing writer of this blog since Day 1.
Ronald Ho [The Meltones]:
Wow Andy. Record viewers. Congrats.
Anonymous:
Awesome news indeed! Well done Andy!
Jimmy Chng [Percussionist]:
Congratulations Andy as the readership of the blog heads towards yet another milestone....and the beat goes on...
Cedric Cork [Percussionist/Vietnam War Experience]:
NICE!
Andy Young:
Cedric Cork hello my friend. Thanks for the lovely comment. I see your logo on your FB post. Great!
Fred Ching:
My heartiest congratulations, respect, blessings, as always to you dear Brother Andy! Many thanks for your blog and those great videos you post on line. Cheers!👍❤️🥰
Andy Young:
Thanks Fred. Sorry I missed your congratulatory message. You have always been so generous with your comments and information. Appreciate.
Liu Manli:
Andy, I have watched your post, and I also like music very much. I hope to have more opportunities to communicate with you. The best musician! Congratulations to you!Andy Young:
Liu Manli, feel free to write on these blog posts anytime. I do not communicate but only on music topics. Thanks for visiting.
Henri Gann:
3,700,000 viewers plus? that's definitely a "Wow" factor.
Congratulation Andy!!!
Andy Young:
Hi Henri, it's with your friendship and help that the blog is what it is today. You are one of the pioneers who wrote many 60s music stories to add to its content. Thanks again for the memories you provided.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
MOON CAKES AND MOON SONGS. 2024. HAPPY MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL TO ALL
Click the connection below to read
all the Mooncake and Song postings.
With each picture there is a connection below
to take you to different posts. Just click it...
Enjoy the moon shine.
Sunday, September 08, 2024
[케이팝] Korean Pop Singer: Gyubin [규빈] : SWAY: Quien Sera: Martin, Buble, Pussycat Dolls Hit [한국 팝]
*Sweet Korean Gyubin with 'Sway'
Pussycat Dolls: Cover by GyuBin (규빈)
YouTube Video: Gyubin - Official
UP TO 350 VIEWS
25 CHATS, COMMENTS
Yesterday:
SWAY is an old hit by the late Dean Martin in 1954. Then Michael Buble revived it in 2003 followed by the Pussycat Dolls in 2005. There are about a dozen versions that include pop singers like, Cliff Richard, Rosemary Clooney, Bobby Rydell and Julie London.
The song was originally called QUIEN SERA and composed by Mexicans Luis Demetrio and Pablo Luiz. With English lyrics and recorded by Dean Martin it became an international hit at number 5five.
Korean Pop with Gyubin
Today:
Now, a pretty young lady from Korea covers it [video above] in the best style ever to suit her generation. *Gyubin revitalises the song with her own charisma and a cute Korean accent but with that gentle swing of oomph, fresh subtlety and scat.
Today, if the singer doesn't make it within the thr3ee minute life-span of a young person's patience and listening endurance on the smart phone... that's it!
But GYUBIN did! One million hits within 2two years on YouTube. And she's only 17 with a long career ahead. Wow!
Congratulations Gyubin. I hope the Seniors who read this blog will love your version as much as I do and add more viewers to your tally.
[축하해요 규빈님. 이 블로그를 읽는 선배들이 나만큼 귀하의 버전을 좋아하고 귀하의 집계에 더 많은 시청자를 추가하기를 바랍니다.]
Sway has been sung by Dean Martin [top],
Michael Buble [centre], Pussycat Dolls [last]
Original Songs:
Satellite - Single. Satellite - Single. 2024.
Special - Single. Special - Single. 2024.
Really Like You (Spring Version) - Single.
Really Like You (Spring Version) - Single. 2024.
Really Like You - Single. Really Like You - Single. 2024.
Start To Shine (feat. Gaeko) - Single.
Scribble - Single. Scribble - Single.
Now in more pensive mood, it's flying to the moon...
'Fly Me To The Moon' : Cover by GyuBin (규빈)
YouTube Video: 규빈 Gyubin_Official
Images from Google.
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