.: (6) 'Billboard' Pop Influence In Singapore 50s

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(6) 'Billboard' Pop Influence In Singapore 50s

TOP TUNES INFLUENCE: 1958 - 59

The picture shows the RM Orchestra in full swing, with its big band sound. Each player had a music sheet and played accordingly. No missed beats, no missed notes as everything was done 'by the book'.

So when Malaya won independence in 1957, the radio service was split into Radio Malaya and Radio Singapore. When 1958 came, the year provided Singaporeans first list of Billboard's 'Hot 100' and the songs were heard all over the island.

Growing up and studying for his Senior Cambridge Examination, blogger listened to these songs. And pop song crazy classmates knew each favourite song by heart:

At The Hop - Danny And The Juniors
Don't - Elvis Presley
Get A Job - The Silhouettes
Tequila - The Champs
Catch A Falling Star - Perry Como
He's Got The Whole World - Laurie London
Twilight Time - The Platters
Witch Doctor - David Seville/Chipmunks
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers
Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley
Hard Headed Woman - Elvis Presley
Yakety Yak - The Coasters
Patricia - Perez Prado
Poor Little Fool - Ricky Nelson
Volare - Domenico Modugno
Bird Dog - Everly Brothers
It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio
To Know Him Is To Love Him - Teddy Bears
The Chipmunk Song - David Seville

Image: National Heritage Board Singapore & Singapore Press Holdings. Original article: Andy Lim Collection.

6 comments:

Roger said...: This is a public admission that only 5 to 10% on your list is familiar to an ignoramus like me. You people led a swinging life.; 14.10.09
ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...: All songs from Post 1 are known. Both lyrics and music. By heart too.; 14.10.09
Teoh said...: Wow! Another list of top tunes of the late 50s. I have to admit that there is a lot for me to catch up when it comes to the music of 50s.

Anyway, out of the 6 songs that I heard before, I love "All I Have to Do is Dream" most. This is the song that I loved when I began to admire some girls of my dream during those days.

Andy, I am feeling like getting homework assigment from you. More research to do but I love it. Thanks.; 16.10.09
ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...: Thank you BC. It's people like you who truly love music for what it is, neither for fame nor fortune.

I am just hoping some of our former band boys and girls can benefit in one way or another as we showcase them again. Whatever we do, we must not exploit them.; 18.10.09
Teoh said...: I have just listened to all the songs listed above. Enjoyed listening to many of the songs, especially 'Witch Doctor' and 'Poor Little Fool' Heard these 2 songs before but did not know the song titles.

I have added Ricky Nelson to my 'Must Buy' list.; 20.10.09
ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...: Thanks BC, Again I didnt read this comment till today.
I am glad you love these songs as I grew up with them and now passing them on to my grandson. He seems to like them too.; 25.10.09

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Remember bubblegum music from around 1967 to 1972? Or was it bubblegum rock, bubblegum pop, or simply bubblegum. It was a genre of pops with an upbeat sound marketed to appeal to teenagers. Popular groups like 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Ohio Express and The Archies were representative of bubblegum music and the most successful bubblegum song was Sugar, Sugar. Afterwards in 1969 bubble gum singer Tommy Roe came along, sang Dizzy and it became a hit. Bubble gum too was banned in Singapore. JIMMY CHNG [DRUMMER OF DECIBELS SAID: Bubble gum music with their lively and bouncy beat can effectively perk you up whenever you're feeling glum. I believe there was a minister who made a remark in parly probably during the motion to ban the sale of chewing gum here? He likened chewing gummers to cows chewing cud! Incidentally I wonder which type of chewing gum was more popular back then - chewing gum or bubble gum?REMARKS: CLICK PIX TO READ.

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''Hi Andy, I am an undergraduate student majoring in music teaching, and in the course of my studies, I was introduced to and became interested in Singapore's popular music scene in the 60s. Incidentally, "Freedom", was one of the songs played to us during our lesson. I feel really lucky that I am able read the stories of the people who wrote this song, and no less from the lead singer himself. I must thank both Byrt Mallanyk for writing about his experience and yourself for creating this blog. Sadly, as a Singaporean youth, I too share the sentiments that the valuable experiences and personal histories of the past are under-appreciated today. In fact, it had never occurred to me that Singapore actually had a popular music scene in the 60s before I learnt about them in school. I really appreciate your blog as I enjoy the stories of Singapore's music scene that would have been otherwise left undocumented. To me, the lack of awareness of Singapore's popular culture in the past is a very pertinent issue today. I have so many questions that I would like to ask you, and I'd appreciate it if I could discuss them with you via e-mail. Thank You!'' [14.2.13]

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JOE PETERS said... Yes, it has been a long time. But I hear about you from various people as I meet them. Essentially, I commute with the region because I assist in various music programmes. Your blog is something that could become a reference point. So all I can do is to strongly encourage you to collate the necessary information and present it from your own point of view. Too many talent and too much hard work in music has gone unnoticed and undocumented in Singapore. I know it is finally happening. I am following your blog for sure! CLIK PIX TO READ THE FULL MESSAGE.

ANDY 60'S MUSIC BLOG COMES TO ITS 12TH YEAR. FROM LIM KUAN MIN.

Andy Young, ex teacher, ex-lecturer @ NIE/NTU, member of the still active local Silver Strings that was formed in the 60s, celebrated the 12th Anniversary of his 60s Music Blog that has garnered more than 2 million readership worldwide since it began. If you are interested in the history of the 60s music scene in SG, his blog is a must read becos he is able to weave in interesting anecdotes of the historical and social living environment of 60s SG into the music theme of his articles. Congratulations Andy Young�� CLICK PIX TO READ.

60S MUSIC POWER MESSAGES FROM HENRY GAN FROM 'THE TREKKERS' SAYS:

Keep up the interesting stories on your blog. I have to credit your blog which has generated an interest (over 10,000 viewers as of last month ) on the Trekkers YouTube. Not too bad considering that it was of music played over 50 years ago and especially when little was known of the Trekkers. Keep your blog rockin’ Andy �� Anyway I am still excited whenever I hear music of the Shadows and the Ventures today and especially when it is played by new groups using creative beats and sound effects. I hope I can write a story on these groups for your blog someday. 2.8.18 CLIK PIX TO READ

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