The Swallows were well known too for Malay popular music in the 60s and have recorded EPs (vinyl) since. Below is an article written in Malay from: Meet UncleJ (Oc.21, 2007). It explains the popularity of 'La Aube' a Swallows favourite from 1965 to '71. Sung by Kassim Selamat, it even featured on German radio and was in the top pop charts in the country. It is unique that a Boyanese song becomes internationally accepted.“La Aube” dari band The Swallows ni memang antara lagu paling meletup di era pop yeh-yeh dulu – antara tahun 1965-1971. Dulu muzik dan fesyen di era pop yeh-yeh banyak dipengaruhi oleh band dari British seperti The Beatles dan band rock and roll yang lain. Sebenarnya, term “pop yeh-yeh” pun diambil dari baris lagu popular The Beatles, “She Loves You” (“She loves you, yeah-yeah-yeah”.)
Lagu “La Aube” dari The Swallows dengan vokalisnya Kassim Selamat telah dimainkan di radio Jerman dan telah memasuki top chart di radio sana. Hebat jugah lagu boyan nih, dulu lagi dah meneroka pasaran luar negara… kalah Mawi! Mungkin dialek boyan tu lebih kurang sama dengan bahasa Jerman kot…ekeke.
Google English Translation:
"La Aube" from the band The Swallows is indeed one of the most explosive songs in the yeh-yeh pop era - between 1965-1971. In the past, music and fashion in the yeh-yeh pop era was heavily influenced by British bands such as The Beatles and other rock and roll bands. Actually, the term "pop yeh-yeh" was taken from the line of The Beatles' popular song, "She Loves You" ("She loves you, yeah-yeah-yeah".)
The song "La Aube" by The Swallows with vocalist Kassim Selamat has been played on German radio and has entered the top radio charts there. This boyan song is great, I've already explored overseas markets... Mawi lost! Maybe the Boyan dialect is more or less the same as the German language...ekeke.
Very interesting account. I find it informati ve as well. But may I ask where they are now.From Azlan.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering where they are too. Anybody out there care to comment?
ReplyDeleteI met a friend of a Swallows member recently at Khandahar Street through an old friend Eusoof. I hope to meet him soon and take some pictures.
ReplyDeleteHi Andy, care to share the profile of The Swallows for example the year the band was formed, band members & number of album they have recorded. I dont find much info about The Swallows though they have been known for years. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteSorry Moderator if I didnt reply earlier. Have got in touch with them through a reader of this blog and will soon provide the information necessary.
ReplyDeleteCheers.