Friday, December 19, 2025

Andy 60s Music Visits Tan Tock Seng Hospital Atrium For A Christmas Sing-along With Richard Rajoo.

Andy visits the Tan Tock Seng Hospital to watch music artiste Richard Rajoo and his entourage of volunteers for a Christmas Cheer.

The poster tells it all. It was held on Monday, 15th December 2025 with the hospital's popular, The Art of Healing programme that has been going on...

The lady who introduced the musical group. A pretty MC indeed: Ms. YVONNE.

The singers who brightened the Hospital that day. Richard Rajoo is at far right. Cheers for taking time off to entertain the crowd.

Part of the audience and music participants watching from the side-lines.

Dr. Bernard Thong, Chairman of the TTSH Medical Board and Dr. Devaraj, Director of TTSH Corporate Communication can be seen at the microphone. 

Mr Roney Tan, the man behind the organisation, has planned many such events for the hospital with his family and friends. He is related to the late Mr. Tan Tock Seng.

Mr Richard Rajoo and blogger Andy chat during the short interval. They exchanged notes about the show and TTSH's Atrium longevity as a music venue.

Quite a gathering in the audience that includes out-patients, music and food enthusiasts, some staff-members and concert lovers.

‘Jingle Bells’ by the group that performed at the atrium with a cheerful and active audience moving around. It is only a sampling and could have been longer. Hopefully some songs would be ready for posting soon. YouTube Video by Andy Young.


AND RICHARD RAJOO.

Mr. Richard Rajoo, a good friend and active guitarist, told me about a Christmas sing-along concert called, Once Upon A Song, at Tan Tock Seng Hospital's very popular atrium that fronts the food court and other meal outlets. And what a treat it was with the concert participants dressed in colourful Santa hats and red polo-Ts. 

The group sang well and presented their Christmas carols and fun songs for this season, ranging from Santa Clause Is Coming To Town, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer and Silent Night, Holy Night. At least 20 concert participants, *doctors, staff and volunteers were involved in the music event that afternoon. Gifts were given out too for members of the audience.

Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New 2026.

More Music, Mute Meaningless Military Mayhem!

Comments from readers and participants are welcome!

*Read under Comments page below and check what Merlin Lim, guitarist and former patient, has to say about TTSH's doctors and staff in all honesty.

[This is an original posting with photographs by Andy Lim. Copyrights Reserved.]

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27 comments:

  1. Fabian Foo20.12.25

    Andy,
    So kind of you to visit TTSH to support the musicians in giving Xmas cheers to the patients, staff and the general public. Merry Christmas to all your readers and for Year 2026 brings us good health, happiness and blessings all round.

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  2. Ron20.12.25

    Kudos to R Rajoo and his team for bringing joy this Christmas season. to those in hospital. Sharing, peace, joy and giving are acts which make Christmas a blessed event.

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  3. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thanks, Fabian for being the first in line with your comment. Yes, Richard informed me and I thought it would be good to promote such a festivity and spread the news.

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  4. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thank you, Ron, for your constant support being such a busy man too. Actually, the concert is a yearly affair organised by TTSH with names already mentioned on the post. Richard, guitarist and singer, was part of the group that sang on stage. The kudos belong to everyone who participated and readers like you who warmly responded.

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  5. JAMES & SALLY HO20.12.25

    Great job, Andy....nice to be still active and bringing joy to many 🥳👏👏👏

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  6. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thanks for writing James. I was there just to take pictures and post a short tale. TTSH and its fantastic team with Roney Tan have been doing it for years. Richard Rajoo relayed the message and sang with the group 😊.

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  7. MICHAEL BANGAR20.12.25

    👍👌✌️👋🙏

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  8. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thanks Michael. Your positive emojis have always been appreciated.

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  9. HAPPY TAY [VANCOUVER, CAN.]20.12.25

    Who cares about age? Happiness is everything!

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  10. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    That's true Happy! No wonder you're called HAPPY TAY. Thanks for blog comment.

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  11. GEORGE CHEW20.12.25

    👌👍😂. HAPPY HAPPY!

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  12. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Yes, George. You are also another HAPPY man! Thanks that you enjoy the posting too and share the same emotion with HAPPY TAY.

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  13. OLIVER BALASINGHAM20.12.25

    Well done. There were so many yesterdays. There may be many tomorrows. But there is only one TODAY. Enjoy it.

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  14. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thanks, Oliver, for constantly keeping in touch and commenting on the blog. Appreciate that you enjoy the posting.

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  15. JOHNNY YEO20.12.25

    Thank you, Andy, for sharing

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  16. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thanks Johnny. You are welcome.

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  17. DANNY KOH20.12.25

    😮

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  18. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Surprise! Surprise! Yes, many musicians have performed on the TTSH atrium stage. I think you have too Danny; as an accomplished pianist and singer?

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  19. JIMMY PRESLEE20.12.25

    👌👍👋👋

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  20. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Thanks Jimmy for your positive emojis. Hope you will appear soon on the same stage at TTSH atrium.

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  21. STEVE HO20.12.25

    Normal wards are fine. Can bring the festive spirit to the patients and enhance their mood.👍

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  22. MERLIN LIM20.12.25

    Andy, Richard Rajoo, His Merry Band n All The Volunteers. 👌

    The Smiles, Joy n Happiness, You Brought To TTSH Patients n Others, Are Beyond Words. Just A Simple Thank U Are All That We Can Utter n That Comes From The Depths Of Our Hearts. That Virtuous Act Is GOD Like Goodness, During This Troubled Times. BRAVO Guys !!

    Btw, In 1980, I Was In TTSH For My " Open Heart Surgery ". Spent About one Month There n Had Mix Emotions. Painful Due To Surgery Etc n Pleasant By Helping Whatever Small Things We Could Do To Alleviate the Nurses Workload. That Was Not A Chore but A Way Of Offering Help, Whenever It's Needed. Just Like The Music You Guys Performed Recently.

    Thank You All For Bringing Joy, Happiness n Bliss To Everyone There or Otherwise. Thank U For Your Kind Heart n Loving Mind !! GOD BLESS.
    👌👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙏🙏🙏

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  23. MERLIN LIM20.12.25

    Andy, I Was Born With Heart Defect. During Those Early Days, The Doctors Would Say ....
    " Weak Heart, "
    " Heart Mummering, " Then
    " Hole in the Heart. "

    My Heart Specialist Dr Charles Toh, said I Will Experience, Problems When I'm About 45 years old, If I Don't Go For Surgery. Now After the Surgery, I'm Now 79 years old n All Those Extra Years, I Do Consider Them As BONUS.
    Thanks Andy n Sorry For Rambling On n On.

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  24. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    Wow Merlin. These comments are so beautiful and honest. No ramblings. Thanks so much for allowing me to share your thoughts with TTSH and blog readers. Messages like yours on the blog will carry far and wide to make known what our hospitals are like and what Singapore is truly about.

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  25. MERLIN LIM20.12.25

    We Hve Come A Long Way Andy.
    " The Long n Beautiful Wonderous Journey,
    We Call LIFE !! "
    Thks Bro, Couldn't Do It Without U, Andy.

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  26. MERLIN LIM20.12.25

    Please Post It. I Too Would Like To Acknowledge the Kindness of TTSH, the Doctors and Nurses. It's Been Long Overdue. 🙏🙏🙏. Acknowledged With Thanks Andy. Have A Merry Christmas For U and Family.

    20.12.25

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  27. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©20.12.25

    You've not only made my day but my month too Merlin. It hasn't been a good year for me but this week, just before Christmas 2025, your comments has really made December a month to remember. Thanks to you and Richard Rajoo.
    20.12.25

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