Oldies But Goodies Keep Seniors Jiving The Nite

Oldies But Goodies with Eric, Irene, Ioleen, Audie and Patrick.

Even today a new 60s band is in the making with active music veterans in the line-up. Rightly so, Oldies But Goodies not only describe the songs they sing and play but also about the members themselves. 

From left stands Eric Chia experienced lead guitarist, Irene Yap former recording artiste last seen and heard fronting Locomotion, and Ioleen Chia who plays the drums like Ringo but sings like Paul.  The guy on bass guitar needs no introduction. Boss of  The Silver Strings and now this band, Audie Ng still leads the pack.  On the extreme right is Patrick Chan who strums and sings with the personality of a tough Texan cowboy.

Irene sings Chubby Checker.

They made their appearance on Friday 5th July 2013 at the Corpthone King's Bar at Havelock Road. It was a one hour show and the floor was packed with rock and rollers enjoying themselves to classics like Silver Threads and Golden Needles, Where the Boys are, Let's Twist Again and Burung Kakak Tua. Instrumentals included Willy and His Giants pop hit, Ajoen, Ajoen and a Boy and His Rollin' Kids favourite, Midnight In Malaya.


In the heat of the beat.

While sexy songstress Irene faced the colourful disco lights, the band remained faithfully in the background accompanying her solo pieces.  With her alluring vocals she warmed and drew the mostly senior dancers to the floor.  She was a hit as the crowd clapped after every song that she sang.

When she came over to the bar to join me and her husband Freddy for a breather, drummer *Ioleen burst into flames and gave her own rendition of I Saw Her Standing There.  This petite lady had the house thumping with the song while a group of seniors behind me stood up and screamed throughout the Beatles' number.

Where The Boys Are

Patrick made his debut with Cliff's Young Ones,  Billy Ray Cyrus' Achy Breaky Heart and a few other rock goodies.  His voice truly packs a punch. Patrick once played lead with a group called Peddlers. 

Cool Audie with his signature million dollar smile kept the band rolling throughout the night while lead Eric controlled the frets in fierce concentration as melodies flowed for an unforgettable evening of oldies but goodies.

A thank you to Freddy and Irene for the cranberry juice and accompanying me at the Club D Connection Lounge's comfortable bar. Well done guys. Encore performance soon?

*Ioleen Chia is a busker at the Orchard Road area. Check her out!

Images from Audie Ng's Facebook.

(This posting is not an advertisement to promote the band or nightclub.)