Clockwise: Alan Ang, Doris Ang, Simon, Sherman
[Richard's younger brother], Razak, Jansen Lee.
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Another singer is Doris Ang, and according to some enthusiasts, is popular in the late 60s. She is backed by a group called The Sandboys and recorded the EP titled, Crying In A Storm (1966). It has been pressed by Japanese singer, Emy Jackson and The Smashmen (1965) and one of the oldest J-Pop. The Quests too have accompanied Rita Chao.
The selection on this EP includes, Me The Peaceful Heart, a fast beat Lulu favourite, Simon Says by 1910 Fruit Gum Company (a late 60s bubblegum sing-a-long) and How To Catch A Boy. The recordings are in Chinese on vinyl ST 1007.
The recording of the song, in comparison to other better known vinyl recording companies is amateurish but worth listening to. It goes to show the enthusiasm of youth and the music scene in the 60s. These bands recorded not for the economic gains but for the fun and satisfaction it brought them when pop music was just surfacing then.
Doris Ang & The Sandboys - 'How To Catch A Boy'
我己找到男朋友 - 1968 - Singapore
YouTube Video by DJ Honey.
Image/Original article: Andy Lim.
RICHARD RAJOO (GUITARIST) said...
Yes Andy, Sherman is my younger brother. Monday morning, my sister in law called to Inform: Sherman, just died in the Hospital🤦🏻♂️* 🙏🏻RIP✝️ 13.7.2022.
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Hi Andy, yes I remember Sherman and The Sandboys. They were guest band at a dance nite way back in the mid 60s. That event was organized by the SGTSU (Singapore Government Technical Services Union) and the venue was at the Victoria Memorial Hall. They sure stole the limelight as they had a singer whereas The Decibels didn't. All tickets for the dance nite were sold out well before hand. I can't recollect any of the songs Sherman sang nor the tunes the Sandboys played that night but the party guests sure had a great time. Rip Sherman 🙏
YES ANDY, *SHERMAN is my younger brother. Monday Morning, my sister in law, called to Inform *SHERMAN, jus died in tge Hospital🤦🏻♂️* 🙏🏻RIP✝️
Do you remember the group
Sherman and The Sandboys.
Sherman return home to our Almighty GOD on Monday in Australia. He was a Pastor here in Australia and became an Australian.
https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2009/06/doris-ang-sandboys-late-60s-music.html?m=0
Brother Andy i only remember the Sandboys.
Sherman I am not sure.
Richard Rajoo yes.
Simon ...yes
Alan Ang ....yes
So sorry to hear that. I know some of the sandboys but do not know Sherman. May his soul Rest In Peace. Thanks
I know d Sandboys lead guitarist Alan Ang whom I send him to Taiwan has return home a decade ago n lost touch n I think Hillary Francis later play d drums n singer of d Sandboys but I dont know Doris Ang n Sherman
OK... Here's a little on Sherman... He was a *QC* WITH the then *JURONG SHIPBUILDERS'* pre *Jurong Shipyard* days.. He went on the *M.V.LOGOS* a donated by its owners. They converted the rusty old vessel, *(slated for the Scrape-Yard) laden with books, to help the poor children of India to start an interest in reading & books.. *all ran on donations from the Vessel *M. V. Logos& ran by volunteers & KIND SOULS* Probably, sailed for a year or so, stopping at many Indian Ports, wherever the Port Authority permits.. To do distribution of Scriptures & Reading Materials to the Local Slums & Homeless🙏🏻Heard that, they depended on the *Captains & Pursers of any Ships or Vessels, they were berth along-side for excess *frozen food, meat supplies* they are kindly donated to the cause of the *M. V. LOGOS to sustain & carry on their book mission* So whenever
They were in port, they took the opportunity to travel inland on foot, to do some distribution of scriptures... & children's books. Experiencing for themselves, the lifestyle of the *homeless population* living from 🤦🏻♂️scrapes to mouth🤷🏻♂️
Morning, know about the band Sandboys never know any of them! RIP Sherman.
Clearly, can still hear THEM belting, *🎼so Happy Together, And how is the
Must bear in mind, Dear Bandmate
HILARY FRANCIS.. with *Tambourine, in hand* belting *🎼Me&U, & U&me, together we'll tose the dice.... 🤦🏻♂️*
Started playing at Westpoint Garden as Guest Band to the *VIGILANTES* Then SANDBOYS, landed a gig at the *CHRISTINA LOKE's SARONG ISLAND*
PRE-SENTOSA DAYS.
A small CLUB on the Hill, over-looking the wooden-jetty towards mainland KEPPLE HARBOUR..
I know them, late 60s, they were at hotel Prince Garni.
Drummer was Hillary Francis. I used to play in band with Alan Ang, he is now in Taiwan
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
i only know the drummer Razak. he comes from a family of musicians. Razak also stand in as our drummer of our EP recording of Night Shadows
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Hi Andy,
Doris Ang is the sister of Alan Ang who was with “The Sand Boys”. In the 1970s he joined “The Establishment” which included Benson Francis (Stephen Francis’ brother), Sunny, Johnny and Raymond. Alan is now with “Locomotion”, band.
Alan is my childhood friend who taught me how to play the guitar in my school days. He was a frequent visitor to my Margaret Drive home and got to know my mum, sister Irene and brother Sonny well.
Alan is known for his friendliness and generosity. When he was based in Taipei performing with the band called “The Does”, he gave my mum and Sonny’s family a warm welcome and unforgettable hospitality when they visited the city.
Cheers
Thank you Charlie for detailing the special connection Alan has with you.
Hopefully comments like yours can help piece together some other long forgotten network of music buddies or friends from a past era. These connections may be important for readers who may need to find their own lost friends and even relatives.
Use the blog 🎼 connection!
Cheers
Thanks to all who wrote in.
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