Friday, September 08, 2023

Leaving A Singapore Music Heritage: By Wilfred Lim


UP TO 600 VIEWS, 20 COMMENTS, CHATS

Dear Andy,

Many people have not heard of the expression, 'No man is an island'. They do not think of leaving a heritage. They only live for themselves. Unlike for example... like  what you are doing for others through your present MUSIC BLOG. It will be remembered for perpetuity that is when you are long gone... people outside your own family will remember you as the creator of this music blog.

Whereas in my case only my immediate family members will, hopefully, remember me from time to time... By comparison your music blog will go on as long as there is music. That's why I was glad you did not let a local organisation take over your music blog when they approached you some years ago. 

Well done my friend! This blog is your niche. No one can take it away. God Bless you my brother! Am proud of you! 

Wilfred Lim.

18.08.2023.

An old classmate from St. Andrew's Singapore, London-trained architect Wilfred Lim has always been honest and sincere with his words. We have been keeping in touch for many years even after his studies in London.  

Wilfred is not only a lawn tennis ace, he plays the guitar, teaches the ukulele and writes with distinction.

Thanks Wilfred for the encouraging words and for writing the letter independently. Like you said, we are octogenarians and have been a long time on Mother Earth, so no faking the media.

Keep that tennis racket swinging my brother. 

Below are two songs, favourites of Wilfred's.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You: Patti Page
YouTube Video by: Mr. blindfreddy9999

How Great Thou Art: Elvis Presley
YouTube Video from: George Smith

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19 comments:

Fabian Foo said...

Andy,

It is only that you have to passion to keep this music blog going and alive. Of course it is also because you enjoy the music with much love and dedication. Also through the posts, you make new and old friends from anywhere in the world.
Great job, good effort and keep us active in our silver years.

Fabian Foo

ERICBRONSON WONG [HONGKONG] said...

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ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Andy Young
Ericbronson Wong thanks. It's folks like you who keep the magic dust flying. You are inspirational!

DAISY KOH said...


Yep your blog did get Up and stayed On in the SA tradition. Keep it going Andy! My son also from there!

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Andy Young
Koh Daisy hi, thanks so much. You are another inspiration. Yes, St. Andrew's - Up and On.

CHIT CHAT said...

FROM DAN EBENEZER: Everyday is a new day and none more day... 🙂

Andy Young
Thanks Dan, Lovely song indeed.
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LAWRENCE LIM [GRANDPA IN THE 'YOU'RE THE BOY VIDEO] said...

Well done Andy, He is right. You could have sold it to an enterprise to make money, but you didn't. God knows how the buyer would have commercialised your blog.

WILFRED LIM [author] said...

Thanks Andy for your kind words. God Bless your great and enduring blog.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

It's your letter that I should thank you for.

Nearly 100 readers within the 3 hours the letter was published.

WILFRED LIM [author] said...

I'm humbled.

IVOR LESSLAR [PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST] said...

Ivor Lesslar
You're The Man Andy.
Others Are Just A Pail Of Water When Compared To Your Well.

Andy Young
Ivor Lesslar HA HA. You're really creative with words and phrases. Thanks so much, sir.

CHIT CHAT said...

Yip Dick
Great to be able to keep in touch with classmates!

Andy Young
Yip Dick. That's true... Thanks for the visit my good friend.

Cedric Collars said...

Money isn't everything and so should it be. Andy you made your blog a piece of yourself and have been weaving the fabric of music with support from fellow musicians and lovers of your music craft. Stay true my brother and enjoy your passion. Only you know what you feel when you present your blog. Well done.

FRED CHING said...

Fred Ching
Your friends all over the world are forever grateful to you for spending your precious time to inject new energy and life to this impressive blog, Brother Andy. I’m also appreciative of how much work and artistry you put in to it. BTW, Wilfred is spot on writing this!! Bravo to him, and two of his chosen songs. Elvis Presley.. How Great Thou Art;.. another amazing song from this treasured album came to mind.. Track 13 from my favourite greatest singer of all time.. Crying In The Chapel
👍❤️🥰…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkRLYcLseUg

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Andy Young
Fred Ching hello again! You have a hold on most songs and their singers. And the greatest pop star, unequalled, sang many gospels. Yes, Wilfred sings them too. Thanks Fred for yet another visit.

YEN CHOW said...

Yen Chow
Wonderful encouragement letter! ❤️👍 If ppl in the world spend more time on writing encouragement and less time on complaint writing. The world will be a better place for you and for me. 😊

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Andy Young
Yen Chow hi !!! Thanks for taking your time to write such a sincere and open letter. Yes, it's true. The encouragement helps a lot.

THANKS TO ALL FRIENDS AND READERS WHO WROTE IN.
WILFRED TOO, FOR WRITING SUCH AN ENCOURAGING LETTER.

CHIT CHAT said...

THANKS TO ALL ON THIS LIST FOR
LIKING AND LOVING WILFRED'S LETTER

Jennie Law
Stephen Han
Ericbronson Wong
Rose Khoo
Hiroshi Deguchi
Koh Daisy
Colin Colin
Patrick Teng
Foo Jong Fook
Fred Ching
Fabian Lim
Yen Chow
Chow Wen Hing
Chee Chien
Roop Singh
Kali Dass S
Yip Dick

JIMMY CHNG [DRUMMER - THE DECIBELS] said...

Yours is about the only blog that I've come across that is neither advertorial nor sponsored. It makes reading the many interesting articles more pleasurable - no irritating adverts bombarding the screen of your mobile/computer/tablet. Kudos to you for keeping it this way.