Friday, July 05, 2024

Andy 60s Music Blog Hits 3.65 Million Plus Views

                                              

This blog has surpassed 3.65+ Million Views
It increases to about 100,000 views every 50 days. Slow in today's media world but not bad for a music history blog. Thanks for the amazing congratulatory messages below.


Thanks to all readers, contributing writers,
followers, fans and friends for the support.
5th July, 2024.

Blog is:

1] Number 2 on the top 15 'Best Music Blogs in Singapore'.

2] Number 21 on the top '50 Best Music Blogs in SE Asia'.

3] Read by 204 countries under 'Flag Counter' App

4] Read by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

5] Archived by National Library Board Singapore.

6] Mentioned on VintageRadio. Brian Richmond: 
'Music n Me' interview.

Click 'Comments' below this article to see 
the lovely folks who wrote in...


We Are The Champions: Queen [Live].
YouTube Video from: Queen Official Video.

This posting has been updated on 5th July 2024

45 comments:

CHRISTOPHER TOH [MUSIC JOURNALIST] said...

That's massive!

WINSTON KOH [SINGER] said...

Congrats Andy!
Cheers!!!
Well done Bro.

JOHNNY YEOW [GUITARIST 'FLYING PHANTOMS', 'SILVER STRINGS'] said...

congratulations bro.

JIMMY CHNG [MUSICIAN, DRUMMER, 'THE DECIBELS' GUITAR GROUP said...

Congrats Andy on your blog reaching yet another milestone!

Cedric Collars said...

Count the milestones and they are the rewards you Andy have received. Take a bow my friend and congratulations

Concerned Singaporean said...

Hi, Andy! Congrats for your hard work and the achievement todate, and
done with absolute passion I am sure. On-On!! KK (retired marine engineer with music passion)

RICHARD RAJOO [GUITARIST] said...


CONGRATS!

JIMMY YAP [SG SINGING AMBASSADOR] said...

Heartiest congratulations my dear Andy Young for hitting 3.6 million viewers for your blog. All your viewers should be very proud of you. Quite a feat for a humble guy like you who spent so many years building up this blog that helps Singaporean music lovers to be in touch from around the world.

FREDA HANUM [MUSICIAN, TEEPEES GROUP] said...

I am amazed by so many countless articles you got on your blog that I have not seen and will gradually take time to go through. Must say you are indeed fast, post after post flooding nowadays in your fb and here too... if you see a like from me, it means I've read it, otherwise it means I haven't. Thank you Andy.

AUDIE NG [SILVER STRINGS BAND LEADER/BASSIST] said...

Yes, Freda, Andy seems to be enjoying... and is very active.
Cheers.

FREDA HANUM [MUSICIAN, TEEPEES GROUP] said...

It's good and kind of Andy... he's sharing the history, legends and happenings, etc. of Singapore... salute Andy Young and your blog... Guess there's nobody does this... is there?

DANNY KOH [LRSM. [PROFESSIONAL PIANIST] said...

That's the way to spend yr retirement Andy. What you enjoy. Keep up the good work!

HAPPY TAY [ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTISTE, VANCOUVER BC] said...

Congrats Andy and well done!!
I'm not surprised at all that your blog hit this landmark of more than a million views, as I thought from DAY ONE it will be a successful blog [creating and reliving the history of local musical scenes and happenings].

RONALD HO said...

Congratulations Andy!

JOHNNY YEO [LECTURER POLYTECHNIC] said...

Well done Andy.
It looks like you have a huge following, an encouragement to you to continue writing to share your past experiences of music in the 60s, rich with so many wonderful young talent entering into the music scene who later became giants in the world of sight and sound.

JK LIM said...

wOw

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Thanks to all the above folks who wrote in.
Appreciate your messages and words of encouragement.
Don't know how long I can carry on.

DAVID GREENFIELD [EXPERT ON 60S MUSIC] said...

Thanks David.
Appreciate your support being an expert with this topic yourself.
Cheers.
🙂

Anonymous said...

You are one of those rare breed of history makers who is able bring Singapore to the outside world. We are so proud of you 👍

Patrick Teng said...

You are one who has the ability to export the Singapore brand to outside world - we are so very proud of you 👍

CHIT CHAT said...

Patrick Teng
Congratulations
👏👏

Andy Young
Patrick Teng hey man!
Thanks for the support and on the blog comment too.

CHIT CHAT said...


Terence Lee
Andy Young keep going bro.
God bless.

Andy Young
Terence Lee thanks for your constant support.

CHIT CHAT said...

Jennie Law
Congratulations
🎉🎊🎈

Andy Young
Jennie Law thanks very much!
Appreciate you taking time to write.

CHIT CHAT said...

Alphonso Soosay
Congratulations Andy Young For Your Passion.
🥳. An Awesome News For Show Biz Fans In Asia.

Andy Young
Alphonso Soosay
thanks so much.

CHIT CHAT said...

Hiroshi Deguchi [Japan]
おめでとうございます。

Andy Young
Hiroshi Deguchi thank you very much.
The English translation: "Congratulations to you."

Hiroshi Deguchi
Andy Young You are right.
I am happy for you,
Omedetou gozaimadu.

CHIT CHAT said...

Stephen Han
Congratulations.

Reply
Andy Young
Stephen Han you are one of the contributing writers who's made the blog well appreciated.
In fact you have contributed many articles.
Thanks again Stephen.

CHIT CHAT said...

Sammin Ang
Wow! That's Awesome!
Congratulations
🤩🎉🤩

Andy Young
Sammin Ang thanks for the support all these years.

Sammin Ang
Andy Young
You are awesome
🙌

CHIT CHAT said...

Yip Dick
There simply is no other Music Blog in Sg or elsewhere that has existed for so long and that has captured the attention of its visitors. Truly awesome achievement Andy Young. Respect and tapek!

Andy Young
Yip Dick hi, thanks! It's a blog where many writers have contributed too; we all share your congratulatory message. Respect and tabek to you too.

CHIT CHAT said...

IRENE YAP:
Congratulations Andy.
That is so great!

Andy Young
Irene Yap hi!
You wrote articles for the blog too and increased its readership.
Thanks!

Irene Yap
Andy Young thanks to you for bringing back those beautiful memories of youth I would have forgotten if not for you.
Thank you.

Andy Young
Irene Yap yes, if only more music makers follow your lead and tell their stories too... it'll make for a more loving world.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Andy Young
Thanks to all the above good folks who appreciate the statistics.
So many messages too.
I am grateful.

CHIT CHAT said...

Koh Daisy
Keep it going Andy!

Thanks Daisy. You've been one of my earliest supporters.

CHIT CHAT said...

Angela Leow:
AWESOME!

Andy Young
Angela Leow hi! Thanks so much.

CHIT CHAT said...

Freda Hanum
CONGRATULATIONS ANDY & YOUR AMAZING 60s70s MUSIC BLOG
👍👏👏

Andy Young
Freda Hanum thanks.
You helped to increase the viewership with your articles too.

CHIT CHAT said...

Yen Chow
Awesome!
Achieved another milestone.
🎉🎉💪💪

Andy Young
Yen Chow yes!
Pass the time and try to get music makers to tell their interesting stories.
Thanks Yen.

CHIT CHAT said...

Raymond Cho:
THAT'S GREAT!!!

Andy Young
Raymond Cho HELLO!
Thank you for your support.

CHIT CHAT said...

Perry Koh
Andy, I don't say this enough. Your blog brings nostalgia back to life and reminds us to cherish moments and milestones we tend to forget and appreciate. Thank you once again and congratulations!

Andy Young
Perry Koh hello. Thanks for the visit. Appreciate your support for the blog. Keep on singin' my friend.

CHIT CHAT said...

John Klass
Wonderful indeed Andy.
Congratulations
🥂😊

Andy Young
John Klass hi! For a busy and pop DJ like you, to visit the blog, I am truly honoured.
Thanks John.
Keep the music blasting.
I enjoy your radio programme.
Exquisite!

CHIT CHAT said...

Ivor Lesslar
Congrats Andy.

Andy Young
Ivor Lesslar hey, a good and honourable friend you are.
Thanks for the continuous support and morning hellos!

CHIT CHAT said...

Frances Ang
Hi I like what you share here but sadly we are not friends yet, can you send me a friend request.
😊😊

CHIT CHAT said...

"Hitting the total viewership of 3.6 million is quite an achievement.
Congratulations to Andy Young."

From: ENG LEONG [Vancouver, BC, Canada.]
Through: HAPPY TAY [ditto]

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Thanks Happy.
Very grateful to the others too who wrote in to congratulate the blog.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Fred Ching
Patrick Teng
Freda Hanum
Alphonso Soosay
John Cher
Roop Singh
Irene Yap
Ann Rowena Lim
Michael Lee
John Klass
Joey Koh
Michael Fonseca
Belinda Poh
Stephen Francis
Koh Sui Pang
Somkid Lakhawat
Jalani Mohamed
Lim Kuan Min
James Kwok
Raymond Cho
Yen Chow
Angela Leow
Koh Daisy
Geri Lim
Foo Jong Fook
Kali Dass S
Colin Colin
Sammin Ang
Yip Dick
Stephen Han
Chee Chien
Hiroshi Deguchi
Moody Cash
Jennie Law
Rose Khoo
David Greenfield
Peter Cheong
Frances Ang
Di Na
Ser Kiong Tan

THANKS TO THIS LIST OF DEAR FOLKS
WHO BOTH LIKE AND LOVE THIS BLOG.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Irene Yap❤️

John Klass❤️

Angela Leow ❤️

Sammin Ang ❤️

Yip Dick ❤️

Yen Chow ❤️

James Kwok ❤️

Moody Cash ❤️

Michael Fonseca ❤️

Joey Koh ❤️

Fred Ching ❤️

THANKS TO THESE LOVERS FOR SHOWING
THEIR UTMOST FEEL FOR THIS BLOG. ❤️

MANNY SAID [SILVER STRINGS/ RHYTHMIST/ MELBOURNE, AUS.] said...

Manny Said
Congratulations Andy on your achievement.
A well deserved one I might add.
This one accolade deserves the world recognition.
Thank you your tireless efforts.
Bravo
👏 👏👏🙏🏾

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Andy Young
Manny Said, you write very well.
Thank you.
I am grateful for the congratulatory note.
It would be nice if, like you and President Tharman, our guitar playing PM L. Wong could write in and give the blog a handshake too.
Cheers.