SINGAPORE 60's: ANDY's POP MUSIC INFLUENCE IS A PERSONAL MUSIC, MEMORY TRAIL. BLOGGER DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO VIDEOS, AUDIO TRACKS AND IMAGES. THEY ARE UPLOADED FOR FUN, EDUCATIONAL, ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND HAVE BEEN CREDITED. BLOG IS NOT SPONSORED IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER. INFORM BLOGGER OF COPYRIGHT ISSUES AND POST WILL BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT COPY THE POSTS; GET PERMISSION N CREDIT ME IF YOU DO. ANDY LIM LA (NOVEMBER, 2008) -
(新加坡六十年代安迪的流行音乐影响力)
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Andy Singapore 60's Music Blog Sweet 16th Anniversary: 21 Nov 2023
The blog is going into its 16th year...
That's how it has been counted always.
[21 November, 2023]
UP TO 600 VIEWS, 70 CHATS, COMMENTS
Many thanks for the support all these years from readers in Singapore and internationally. Also the contributing writers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, England, the US, Canada and Australia.
The daily average views are reducing but there are still regular folks out there who check this blog constantly.
I guess it is now a 60's music history blog... and hopefully youthful new readers who are looking for some information and images from that era will visit this place more often.
Sweet Sixteen Songs:
"Tra la la la la la la la, Happy birthday sweet sixteen, Tra la la la la la la la, Happy birthday sweet sixteen, Tonight's the night I've waited for, Because you're not a baby anymore, You've turned into the prettiest girl I've ever seen, Happy birthday sweet sixteen..." Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield [1961]
"Sweet Little Sixteen, She's just got to have, About half a million, Framed autographs, Her wallet's filled with pictures, She gets 'em one by one, Become so excited, Watch her look at her run, boy." Chuck Berry [1958]
You're 16, You're Beautiful and You're Mine:
Johnny Burnette.
YouTube Video from: the rockabillie.
"Ooh, you come on like a dream, Peaches and cream, Lips like strawberry wine, You're sixteen, You're beautiful and you're mine, You're all ribbons and curls, Oh, what a girl!, Eyes that twinkle and shine..." Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman [1960].
Singapore and Asian Hits:
Wow, Andy! Happy 16th birthday to your blog. You could add some local sixteen-themed songs as well. I know Rocky Teoh also did 'You're Sixteen', and several performers recorded 'Sixteen Candles', including Rita Chao, John Yam and Ruby Wah. All the best. Steve."
[from Dr. Steven Farram: University of Darwin, Australia.]
Thanks to Dr. Steve Farram for his well wishes. After 15 years he's still reading my blog. Yes, being a Singapore blog it must include some of our Asian hits...
Sixteen Candles: Rita Chao
YouTube Video from: Stereocandies.
"Happy birthday, Happy birthday, baby, Oh, I love you so, Sixteen candles,
Make a lovely light, But not as bright, As your eyes tonight..."
Composers: Margo Sylvia, Gilbert Lopez. [1957]
You're Sixteen You're Beautiful and You're Mine
Rocky Teo. YouTube Video from DrAaronKing.
Images/Videos:
Google and YouTube.
Thanks Very Much
For The Congratulatory
Messages For The Blog
[Random Order]:
Larry Lai
Tan Soo Khoon
Laurence Lim
Stephen Han
Chow Wen Hing
Cedric Collars
Swee Leng
Jimmy Chng
Ivor Lesslar
Freda Hanum
Richard Rajoo
Anna Law
Winston Koh
See Chun Sang
Steve Ho
Merlin Lim
Colin Colin
Audie Ng
Cedric Cork
Anthony Tan
Alfred Wong
Fred Ching
Michael Lee
Hiroshi Deguchi
Rose Khoo
Joey Koh
See Choon Sang
Yip Dick
Koh Daisy
Alyssa M.
Victor Lee
Dewi Sie
Lim Kuan Min
Ann Rowena Lim
Yen Chow
Roop Singh
Steve Goh
Chen Hui Si
Ben van der Laan-Hatikustia
Martin Ong
Francis Anthony Rozells
David Greenfield
Irene Yap
Jalani Mohamed
Tracy Ng
Irene Hoe
Tin Leong Lim
Belinda Poh
Jennie Law
Perry Koh
James Kwok
Peter Cheong
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
AND VIDEO:
'Diana' with Music Blogger
Andy & The Silver Strings
Thanks to Fabian Foo and YouTube.
[Substitute video, as comments below are for another
Cedric Cork Congratulations Andy and keep up the good work Buddy !
Andy Young Cedric Cork hi, thanks for the peace sign. Yes! Keeps my mind from senility.
Fred Ching Greetings Brother Andy, I was just listening to this box-set by Dr. Hook, when this song “Only Sixteen”.. came on. This version was the most successful chart release for this Union City, New Jersey band, who became something of a legend in the ‘70s, perhaps best remembered for “Sylvia’s Mother”. Makes me long for a time when life was easier and more relaxed. Great band and great music
Once again, Heartiest Congratulations on your 16th Anniversary and many thanks for your efforts. Cheers 👍❤️🥰… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qFp6WDYQx14
Koh Daisy Keep going Andy!
Andy Young Koh Daisy THANKS. It's great friends like you who help so much.
Andy Young Hi Belinda, Thanks for the thumbs up! Keep on runnin'.
Andy Young HI TIN LEONG LIM, thanks so much!!! You are one of the best blog supporters.
Andy Young Fred Ching thanks for the strong support!!! Your vast knowledge of the music vaults has helped with the blog too. Stay on my friend, on the music vehicle.
Joey Koh Happy Sweet Sixteen 💖🙏 Many more good years ahead. Best wishes 💖🙏
Andy Young Joey Koh thanks. We've gone a long way from Polar Bear country. 🙂 Kopi soon?
Joey Koh Andy Young yes, it's good to limkopi @Novena. Xmas is around the corner. Time to put on our sweaters and winter boots ❄️🤣😂
Irene Yap That's awesome! Congratulations! Andy❤
Andy Young Irene Yap hi, thanks so much. You helped too with your articles which drew lots of attention and views.
Andy Young Thanks my friends and readers for the LIKES and congratulatory messages. Many of you contributed much to the blog. Without these stories, the blog wouldn't have existed. [Names will appear on the posting itself.] CHEERS.
James Kwok Andy Young Thank you for your labour of love and devotion so that we can sing "Thanks for the Memories" as "Memories are Made of These."
Andy Young James Kwok hi, you've been one of the nicest supporters all these years since the blog started and written a few articles too. Thank you my friend.
Peter Cheong Congratulations Andy. Keep going. Membership have gone UP N ON!
Andy Young Peter Cheong hi, thanks for the great support. Hearts are in the waking here...
Freda Hanum Real proud to see this... Congratulations Andy...it's the best blog ever existed 👍👍👍
Andy Young Freda Hanum wow! That's quite an honour! But there are many blogs that are much better, ma'am. I guess this blog is recognisable because of its local content. Again many thanks dear Freda.
Freda Hanum Andy Young You are most welcome Andy...It sure is without doubt ! 😊
Andy Young Freda Hanum thanks again. I am grateful my friend.
Yen Chow Andy, congratulations on your blog anniversary 🥳🎉 and another milestone hit! You're awesome. Looking forward reading many more blogs from you! 💕
Andy Young Yen Chow hello. Thanks for the accolade and constant support. Stay safe. 🙏
Tan Soo Khoon Keep on going Andy Young!😀
Andy Young Tan Soo Khoon hi, you helped to raise the number of readers when your story hit the headlines. Thanks SK for the morning WA too. CHEERS.
Stephen Han It’s a long time ,keep it up
Andy Young Stephen Han thanks. You are one of my frequent contributors and supporters that makes the blog successful and useful.
Stephen Han Congrats on your 16 anniversary. Your blogspot is a good read
Andy Young Stephen Han cheers! The good reads comes from you too. Without them the blog would not have mentioned places you patronised, like the National Theatre, the cinemas and your meeting the pop stars. THANKS STEPHEN.
Heartiest Congratulations, Andy, on your blog's 16th Anniversary! Cheers to your great success. May your blog reach an even wider readership in the future!
Congratulations my friend on this amazing anniversary. Sixteen years and counting. You have been and are tasked to hold the books of Singapore's musical history in your blog. An honour indeed.
Thanks to all who sent greetings. Appreciate the many readers, friends and contributing writers who responded.
A special thanks to Steve Farram for his suggestion.
We're all sweet 16 still and young at heart; like what we say in local Singapore English [SINGLISH]; LAU HERO [old hero].
I am hoping this blog will be read by younger folks, especially those from Singapore and that the music heritage we have consists of many locally composed pop songs and classical ones too.
John Cher Good evening ROOP SINGH. Thanks very kindly for being the first to like post. ALL the best! Cheers!
Manny Said Happy birthday Andy…you are looking great and at this moment in your life you look the happiest. The band sounds awesome. Have an amazing time.🎶🎉🍾🎊🎈
Freda Hanum Loved this video of Andy and the Silver Strings...it's sure was a wonderful show ...Happy birthday Andy...hope to come up with a birthday post for Andy...thanks for the info John 👍😄
12 hours ago, a video clip featuring ANDY YOUNG and THE SILVER STRINGS was posted for his birthday. It has been viewed 500 times.
ANDY is probably enjoying his birthday dinner with his family now. In the meantime here is another video of ANDY with THE SILVER STRINGS performing on TV. Hope you like it.
Andy Young Thanks John. Surprised when Ivor sent me wishes just now... God Bless.
Andy Young MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO SENT GREETINGS AND 'LIKE' THIS POST. MUST THANK JOHN CHER FOR INITIATING AND FREDA FOR THE POSTER. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER - 2023.
Ericbronson Wong SUREFIRE BROTHER ANDY YES INDEED JUST LIKE THE ROLLING STONES LET IT ROLL ON N ON NEVER STOPPING N ALWAYS ROCKING N ROLLING TILL THE NEXT OF NEVER,,,,, 😎🤠😁🤩🥰💪🤟🤘✌️👍CHEERS BAGUS SALUT
Andy Young Ericbronson Wong Hi EricB. Awesome message. Thanks so much. May you keep on rockin' n rollin' too. And never stop. CHEERS.
Freda Hanum Stephen Han Fred Ching Michael Lee Ericbronson Wong Yip Dick Hiroshi Deguchi Colin Colin Ann Rowena Lim Joey Koh Victor Lee Dewi Sie Lim Kuan Min Yen Chow Roop Singh Steve Goh Chen Hui Si Ben van der Laan-Hatikustia Martin Ong Francis Anthony Rozells David Greenfield Irene Yap Jalani Mohamed Tracy Ng Tin Leong Lim Koh Daisy Belinda Poh Jennie Law Chow Wen Hing Rose Khoo Cedric Cork Perry Koh Erin Hawley Peter Cheong Alyssa M
THANKS TO ALL THE ABOVE WHO SENT SUCH ENCOURAGING WISHES
Cedric Cork
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Andy and keep up the good work Buddy !
Andy Young
Cedric Cork hi, thanks for the peace sign. Yes! Keeps my mind from senility.
Fred Ching
Greetings Brother Andy, I was just listening to this box-set by Dr. Hook, when this song “Only Sixteen”.. came on. This version was the most successful chart release for this Union City, New Jersey band, who became something of a legend in the ‘70s, perhaps best remembered for “Sylvia’s Mother”. Makes me long for a time when life was easier and more relaxed. Great band and great music
Once again, Heartiest Congratulations on your 16th Anniversary and many thanks for your efforts.
Cheers
👍❤️🥰…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qFp6WDYQx14
Koh Daisy
Keep going Andy!
Andy Young
Koh Daisy THANKS. It's great friends like you who help so much.
Andy Young
Hi Belinda, Thanks for the thumbs up! Keep on runnin'.
Andy Young
HI TIN LEONG LIM, thanks so much!!! You are one of the best blog supporters.
Andy Young
ReplyDeleteFred Ching thanks for the strong support!!! Your vast knowledge of the music vaults has helped with the blog too. Stay on my friend, on the music vehicle.
Joey Koh
Happy Sweet Sixteen 💖🙏 Many more good years ahead. Best wishes 💖🙏
Andy Young
Joey Koh thanks. We've gone a long way from Polar Bear country. 🙂 Kopi soon?
Joey Koh
Andy Young yes, it's good to limkopi @Novena. Xmas is around the corner. Time to put on our sweaters and winter boots ❄️🤣😂
Irene Yap
That's awesome! Congratulations! Andy❤
Andy Young
Irene Yap hi, thanks so much. You helped too with your articles which drew lots of attention and views.
Andy Young
Thanks my friends and readers for the LIKES and congratulatory messages. Many of you contributed much to the blog. Without these stories, the blog wouldn't have existed. [Names will appear on the posting itself.] CHEERS.
James Kwok
Andy Young Thank you for your labour of love and devotion so that we can sing "Thanks for the Memories" as "Memories are Made of These."
Andy Young
James Kwok hi, you've been one of the nicest supporters all these years since the blog started and written a few articles too. Thank you my friend.
Peter Cheong
Congratulations Andy. Keep going. Membership have gone UP N ON!
Andy Young
Peter Cheong hi, thanks for the great support. Hearts are in the waking here...
Freda Hanum
Real proud to see this...
Congratulations Andy...it's the best blog ever existed 👍👍👍
Andy Young
Freda Hanum wow! That's quite an honour! But there are many blogs that are much better, ma'am. I guess this blog is recognisable because of its local content. Again many thanks dear Freda.
Freda Hanum
Andy Young You are most welcome Andy...It sure is without doubt ! 😊
Andy Young
Freda Hanum thanks again. I am grateful my friend.
Yen Chow
Andy, congratulations on your blog anniversary 🥳🎉 and another milestone hit! You're awesome. Looking forward reading many more blogs from you! 💕
Andy Young
Yen Chow hello. Thanks for the accolade and constant support. Stay safe. 🙏
Tan Soo Khoon
Keep on going Andy Young!😀
Andy Young
Tan Soo Khoon hi, you helped to raise the number of readers when your story hit the headlines. Thanks SK for the morning WA too. CHEERS.
Stephen Han
It’s a long time ,keep it up
Andy Young
Stephen Han thanks. You are one of my frequent contributors and supporters that makes the blog successful and useful.
Stephen Han
Congrats on your 16 anniversary. Your blogspot is a good read
Andy Young
Stephen Han cheers! The good reads comes from you too. Without them the blog would not have mentioned places you patronised, like the National Theatre, the cinemas and your meeting the pop stars. THANKS STEPHEN.
Congrats !
ReplyDeleteAnd our birthday is this weekend.
Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteKUDOS!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy
ReplyDeleteI saw the notification with my name cheers Jappy16th Anniversary for your blog.
Congratulations On Your 16th..
ReplyDeleteBAGUS SEKALI
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Andy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you,
ReplyDeletesir, on the achievement
of your wondeful blog.
Congratulations bro Andy. Well done! Wishing you many more years of success.
ReplyDeleteHappy 16 blog
ReplyDeleteWell done
ReplyDeleteHeartiest congratulations
ReplyDeleteHeartiest
ReplyDeleteCongratulations,
Andy, on your blog's
16th Anniversary!
Cheers to your great success.
May your blog reach an
even wider readership
in the future!
Congratulations my friend on this amazing anniversary. Sixteen years and counting. You have been and are tasked to hold the books of Singapore's musical history in your blog. An honour indeed.
ReplyDeleteOh...WOW ! how fast TIME FLIES
ReplyDeleteWhen we're not keeping time.
Andy's SWEET 16 BABY
GOD BLESS
With GOOD YEARS ANDY!
Happy 16th!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Stay Blessed, Healthy, Happy!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY 16 YEARS OF BLOGGING ANDY.
ReplyDeleteWow what a milestone for your achievement. I wish you all the best for continuing to make your blog to reach greater heights. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Andy!
ReplyDeleteSweet 16 goes to church
just to see the boys.
Dear Andy,
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you staying purposeful and forever young at heart. May you be healthy and be blessed with abundance always. alv
Thanks to all who sent greetings.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the many readers, friends and contributing writers who responded.
A special thanks to Steve Farram for his suggestion.
We're all sweet 16 still and young at heart; like what we say in local Singapore English [SINGLISH]; LAU HERO [old hero].
I am hoping this blog will be read by younger folks, especially those from Singapore and that the music heritage we have consists of many locally composed pop songs and classical ones too.
Roop Singh
ReplyDeleteA SHINING YELLOW STAR.
John Cher
Good evening ROOP SINGH. Thanks very kindly for being the first to like post. ALL the best! Cheers!
Manny Said
Happy birthday Andy…you are looking great and at this moment in your life you look the happiest. The band sounds awesome. Have an amazing time.🎶🎉🍾🎊🎈
Freda Hanum
Loved this video of Andy and the Silver Strings...it's sure was a wonderful show ...Happy birthday Andy...hope to come up with a birthday post for Andy...thanks for the info John 👍😄
12 hours ago, a video clip featuring ANDY YOUNG and THE SILVER STRINGS was posted for his birthday. It has been viewed 500 times.
ReplyDeleteANDY is probably enjoying his birthday dinner with his family now.
In the meantime here is another video of ANDY with THE SILVER STRINGS performing on TV. Hope you like it.
Have a good evening!
Cheers everyone!
ReplyDeleteRose Khoo
Happy Birthday!!🎈Andy!
Christina Ora
Happy Birthday 🎉🎈🎂
Andy Young
Thanks John. Surprised when Ivor sent me wishes just now... God Bless.
Andy Young
MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO SENT GREETINGS AND 'LIKE' THIS POST. MUST THANK JOHN CHER FOR INITIATING AND FREDA FOR THE POSTER. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER - 2023.
John Cher
Andy Young thank you very kindly sir 🙏
Ericbronson Wong
ReplyDeleteSUREFIRE BROTHER ANDY YES INDEED JUST LIKE THE ROLLING STONES LET IT ROLL ON N ON NEVER STOPPING N ALWAYS ROCKING N ROLLING TILL THE NEXT OF NEVER,,,,, 😎🤠😁🤩🥰💪🤟🤘✌️👍CHEERS BAGUS SALUT
Andy Young
Ericbronson Wong Hi EricB. Awesome message. Thanks so much. May you keep on rockin' n rollin' too. And never stop. CHEERS.
John Klass
ReplyDeleteWow!
Nice performance!
Happy Birthday Andy Young!
Forever Young
🥂😊
Andy Young
John Klass thanks so much; coming from you, that's sumthin'.
Thanks John Cher for showing me off... 🙂
Freda Hanum
ReplyDeleteStephen Han
Fred Ching
Michael Lee
Ericbronson Wong
Yip Dick
Hiroshi Deguchi
Colin Colin
Ann Rowena Lim
Joey Koh
Victor Lee
Dewi Sie
Lim Kuan Min
Yen Chow
Roop Singh
Steve Goh
Chen Hui Si
Ben van der Laan-Hatikustia
Martin Ong
Francis Anthony Rozells
David Greenfield
Irene Yap
Jalani Mohamed
Tracy Ng
Tin Leong Lim
Koh Daisy
Belinda Poh
Jennie Law
Chow Wen Hing
Rose Khoo
Cedric Cork
Perry Koh
Erin Hawley
Peter Cheong
Alyssa M
THANKS TO ALL THE ABOVE WHO SENT SUCH ENCOURAGING WISHES