Good bye my dear Brother Paul Cheong [75 years young], who passed away this morning at 11.40. It's the saddest day for me and our family, not forgetting his friends and his own folks. We had a friendship of 60 years from school days at St. Joseph's Institution till this very day. Driving me to school too, I am ever so grateful...
My brother, thanks for all the memories from Serangoon Garden Estate to Jalan Rebana. And the bands you fronted; Paul and The Herons, The Firebyrds, The Silver Strings and the release of two albums, if not mistaken, under Polygram.
Then those important events as a host, i.e., my Wedding Anniversary, my book launch and the 50th Anniversary of my band Jerry and The Neufaces, where you sang with the group. You have always been around for our family events.
Paul you are at Peace with the Lord Almighty and the choir of Angels; someday we will meet. Till then good bye Paul. Rest In Peace.
Condolences to the family and friends of Paul Cheong.
[Brothers David, Patrick SY Cheong , Francis & family members of Paul, God bless all of you.]
Comments, condolences, tributes are welcome.
I remember Paul when I lived in Singapore and we as musos had a wonderful bond with each other. RIP Paul your singing days are over but the music lives on. May the heavenly hosts of angels lead you to your heavenly father and may you join in the heavenly choir.
ReplyDeleteDeepest Condolences To All In The Family 🙏
ReplyDeleteGod bless his soul, may he rest in peace. I remember him singing Goodbye Girl.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteDid not know he was sick.
Paul's voice has a similarity to Sir Cliff Richard.
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It's spot on.
Paul Cheong had a unique voice.
ReplyDeleteHe was the best singing cliff Richard songs and was a good DJ in the same class as Larry Lai.
He used to hang out at the late Albert Khoo's La Smorfia Pu at Purvis Street on Friday nights in the 2000s. May he rest in eternal peace.
Such sad news.
ReplyDeleteRIP PAUL CHEONG.
Eternal life grant unto Paul Cheong Oh Lord
ReplyDeleteAnd let Perpetual light shine on him
May Paul RIP.
RIP PAUL CHEONG SENG KONG
ReplyDeleteHe was the singer of my band SILVER STRINGS performing at Serene House R n R for American GIs during the Vietnam War, Hotel Malaysia [The Pub], Wisma Indonesia and last at the Oasis Night Club at Kallang.
He left the band when we went to Hong Kong to perform at the Showboat Hotel.
RIP PAUL CHEONG
ReplyDeleteFor the record, our late brother in music Paul Cheong did sound close to Sir Cliff. Better than the few who try to sound like "Sir Cliff" as we all knew him. My take on this topic.
ReplyDeleteVery heart warming tribute.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jerry.
Andy and I were at your concert where Paul Cheong sang.
He was still very good then...
MAY HE RIP.
ReplyDeleteMy memories of brother in music, dear brother Paul Cheong, are scattered here there and everywhere. From stage shows to gigs at Serene House. We may not be close but we were bonded in music.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad loss to the music scene, his friends and family but to remember brother Paul for he has done during our time together, is to honour his life achievements that will remain forever in our hears and minds.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS.
RIP PAUL
ReplyDeleteGOD BLESS YOUR SOUL
Jerry was very close to Paul.
ReplyDeleteMay Paul RIP
RIP PAUL
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ReplyDeleteAlphonso Soosay
It’s A Sad Result Of Ageing. Rest In Peace My Friend, Paul Cheong
🙏. 🎶🎤🎶.
Stephen Han
RIP Paul Cheong, you had entertained us with your good voice.
Rose Khoo
RIP Paul Cheong 💕
Raymond Cho
May his soul rest in peace.
Mustapha Al-Johary
My deepest condolence. Paul Cheong.
Patrick Teng
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Stephen Han
John Klass
Yip Dick
Colin Colin
Ann Rowena Lim
Rose Khoo
Yen Chow
James Kwok
Raymond Cho
Kwandy Yao
Starz Tom
Peter Cheong
Ser Kiong Tan
CONDOLENCES FROM THE ABOVE READERS
I'll always remember Paul as a very amiable and wonderful friend from the time when our paths met...
ReplyDeleteA Leader with Showmanship in the Entertainment Field.
ReplyDeleteI was inspired by him to become a dj.
It was where Radio sparks with dj's like him, together with Eric Lim, Tan Swee Leong, Chris Ho, Victor Khoo, Roger Kool & Brian Richmond etc
When he Dj's he brings the Atmosphere to the Highest Standard when doing the
"Ploygram Radio Show"
When he sings, he always make sure he sounds Perfect b4 going on Stage in Papermint Park.
RiP ..
Itis shocking to hear news of Paul Cheong's passing. He was our local icon in the years 60s and 70s. Our country has lost such a talented singer. He used to sing a lot of songs by Cliff Richard, my idol from young. Deepest condolences to Paul's family and loved ones. RIP PAUL.
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