Friday, August 19, 2011

Succulent Sweet Singapore Sixties Songs: Part IV

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Here are some food songs served on local Singapore platters. But they are not to be eaten. So let's visit this hideaway called Pop Inn, hosted by The Quests. Watch Your Step as we go in where other band members will be waiting to dish out their speciality.
The first is an original composition by Quests bassist Henry Chua called, *Tea Break. It is the flip side of their EMI single CHK 1050. 

Then 5 of D'Starlights boys, who are actually from the Philippines, will provide their packets of *Peanuts to the guests. No ordinary peanuts these because you can't buy them For A Few Dollars More. Other dishes on this EP platter include: Something On My Mind and I Believe. (EMI ECHK 585).

Veronica comes with her original serving of a *Lollipop each for her guests. Composed by Singaporean Patrick Seet, Veronica sings,


Lollipop, I want nothing but lollipop/ Won't give anything for lollipop/Cause nothing can be better than lolli-lolli-pop-pop... Record from (Philips ME - 0192 - VE).
No cakes, curry-puffs or finger-food during this tea and sympathy and as Jade And Pepper remark, Hey It's Happening Again, they provide, *Coffee, Toffee, Squares (Baal Records SP 1005). Rounding off the afternoon are The Surfers with bottles of *Honey. This EP platter has Hooray For Hazel, Mony Mony and Answer Me. These two groups look like they are from the October Cherries. Ah well! 

At the end of it all the Watermelon Man delivers his red and green fruit accompanied by the McCoys and Stevie Lorraine. But nobody leaves as they go Yakety Yak through the night. Such Moments for the party, according to Stevie are rare indeed. (EI ECHK 591. Philips ME-0185-SE).

If you know of other Singapore recordings with food titles please contribute.

*6 Food songs include originals and covers by our Singapore artistes.


(This posting, with 4 other postings on food, is in conjunction with the Sitting In Pictures documentary, FOODAGE, where Andy Lim has appeared in Episode Two discussing his mother's cooking, hawker food and music in the 50's and 60's. Chang Soh Kiak produced.) 

Images: Private Collection and Google.

'Tea Break' with The Quests.
YouTube Video from: Seang Guan Chan

9 comments:

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Hi sk,
This one's for you again.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Andy.
it would have been a much richer portrait of the 60s if I didn't have those copyright issues.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Yes, i agree. Copyright stinks, especially in the hands of others.

Forgot all about the local songs and covers with food titles.

Would've been a refreshing part of the documentary. Well, there's always a next time.
Cheers.

jesse said...

Hi Andy,
I just found your blog, looks really good! I found it by looking for more information on a 60s Indonesian band called "The Commandos." I know it isn't your specialty but they recorded on the Panda record label, which could have been from Singapore. The back says "Hoover Recrods Pte. Limited." Have you heard of these guys or know if any of them are still around?
thanks again for the great blog!

Jesse

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Hi Jesse, Thanks for visiting. I have been trying to find out more about the Commandos too.

Will write to a friend who's knowledgeable with Indonesian bands.

Keep in touch.

FACEBOOK CHATS said...

Stephen Han
I adore our local artists

Andy Young
Stephen Han yes, you're a rare one indeed. Always appreciate your sincere ways and open-mindedness. Thank you.

Fred Ching
Thanks for bringing this topic up and it has been a long time since I have heard this song from this compilation. Brings back great memories from the days gone by. I was 13 when I bought a cover version of this tune. Great original compositions coupled with excellent cover versions gave this band such a joy to listen. Brother Andy, always a surprise and delight to listen to their offerings.
Indeed, a gem on its own right
👍❤️🥰…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMPBNB35yek

Andy Young
Fred Ching you're the man! A pop concert-goer extraordinaire who knows his stuff, local or otherwise. Thanks Fred for constant support of the blog.

Cedric Cork
I remember the Veronica Young EP in the early 60’s we were in our Teens !!

Cedric Cork
May be an image of 1 person

Cedric Cork
With Sonny Bala and the Moonglows !

Andy Young
Cedric Cork surely, my friend. That's why I put it up.

FACEBOOK CHATS said...

Fred Ching Just connected with SUGAR SUGAR. Thanks Fred. I'm putting it up on the blog post. Lovely indeed. Definitely lovely.

Andy Young
I have replaced with TEA BREAK. Couldn't find the video. It's not on the blogspot list I think. Thanks anyway.

Andy Young
Sorry about that Fred. Some YouTubers don't share their on-line videos with other media enthusiasts. There's a big black square - without any video. Happens all the time. Need to search some more for SUGAR SUGAR by the Quests.





Freda Hanum
Lovely, just can't forget these super legends...

Andy Young
Freda Hanum , yes. You included. 👍

Freda Hanum
Andy Young Thank you, you're are so kind Andy, and you are also 😀🤗

Andy Young
Me? Just a copycat.

Freda Hanum
Andy Young No lah... Definitely not 😊
Reply2h


Cedric Cork


Stephen Han
The Starlights were regular band at a club in New World

Richard Khan
Stephen Han El Amigo D'starlight venue I was there nightly Boy Contreras was my mentor and influence he's in Melbourne with his wife they're a duo

Andy Young
Richard Khan hey, thanks for your informative comment.

Andy Young
Stephen Han, and TKD exponents too, they were?

Stephen Han
Andy Young /TKD was based at Happy World

Andy Young
Stephen Han yes but D'STARLIGHTS showed their prowess with their TKD capabilities because there were gangsters then. They performed some stunts before singing... True?

Stephen Han
Andy Young The D’Starlights we’re attacked at one time at El Amigo

Stephen Han
These bands were the finest in Singapore

Andy Young
yes, truly the best.

Poh Huat Tng
Lots of talents

Poh Huat Tng thanks; true.

ERICBRONSON WONG [FB] said...

They R Singapore'sTop Talents,, They R D True MusicMakers Of The Lion City,,

Indeed Memories Are Made By These Wonderful Jolly Good Fellows that brought Us Umpteen Joy N Happiness,,

BravO Hooray N Hats Off To Each N Everyone Of Them,,
😃😁🤩😍💪🤘🤟✌️👍👍🎉🎉🎊🎊
Cheers



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