The trend continued and many Singapore 60s bands composed and recorded their own songs with lyrics that had similar love theme appeals. Harvey Fitzgerald (My Lonely Heart - 1966) was one singer/songwriter who wrote lyrics that would be fondly remembered by many babyboomers.
The Thunderbirds include: DERRICK FITZGERALD on lead guitar, WILLIAM WEE, bass guitar, HARVEY FITZGERALD, rhythm guitar, with vocalist IVAN FITZGERALD, The percussionist was FREDDIE TAN.
Another line-up in 1969 includes: RICHARD DANKAR, bass, FREDDIE KANG, organist and SHEDIG MARICAN, drummer.
Image from Andy Lim Collection.
My lonely heart, one of the better songs composed by a Singaporean next to Shanty. Very popular on Brian Richmond's 90.5.
ReplyDeleteYes, true. In fact there are many great songs composed by our own singer/songwriters. Robert Suriya is one with his, "It's All Over" and "I Know", both sung by Naomi and The Boys.
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