Monday, February 16, 2026

Andy 60s Music Wishes You A Happy Lunar Horse Year 2026


HAVE A HORSPICIOUS, HEALTHY, SAFE & ENJOYABLE TIME

An AI view of MERLION meeting HORSE as 2026 suggests, with a group of musicians ushering in the year.

Scroll to the end to see what's in the CNY store for you.

 
Chinese New Medley by Angela July.
YouTube Video by Angela July.

The Chinese character HORSE 馬 [ma] looks like a horse head with a galloping body and tail. Most times, especially during CNY, red signifies good luck. The horse ranks 7th among the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac Cycle. 


HERE ARE SOME HORSE TAILS, ER, TALES…


 From creator FREDA HANUM, Malaysia, accomplished pianist and former girl group member/recording artistes, The TEEPEES. A beautiful GIF of galloping horses marching into Lunar New Year 2026. Thanks Freda.



In 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse will bring a year filled with energy, vitality and independence. It will begin on 17th February 2026 and will end on 3rd March 2026.  Apparently, there will be intense energy, emotional surges, and rapid shifts, encouraging individuals to take bold actions and embrace personal freedom. 

The Fire element amplifies the Horse's energetic traits, making it a time for leadership, risk-taking, and following one's instincts. But it may also lead to excessive and emotional overwhelms if not balanced with rest and patience.

It would be a year of liberation, passion, and personal transformation, urging individuals to act with intention and trust their inner fire. [As depicted by AI.]


Roy Rogers with 'A Four-Legged Friend', Trigger from movie: 'Son of Paleface'. A YouTube Video by Cowboyandthesenorita.

Cowboy Roy Rogers sings, ‘A FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND’ with his horse prancing amidst the crowd. As a child reading my favourite comic book hero, he has this wonder horse called, Trigger. The lyrics of the song appear below.


They are literally 'Horse Shoes'. 
This video above was a Good Morning gift from JIMMY PRESLEE, Singapore's answer to the late King Elvis. Thanks Jimmy.


QUICK DRAW MCGRAW

The latest CNY 2026 card from MICHAEL BANGAR and FAMILY. His own creation of a hand-made card that he sends every year. The miniature guitar is from LAWRENCE LIM and the fluffy doll-head from ALFRED NG. Thanks guys!



A Four-Legged Friend
Composed by Jack Brooks
Sung by Roy Rogers [1952]

Chorus:
A four-legged friend, a four-legged friend
He'll never let you down
He's honest and faithful right up to the end
That wonderful one-two-three-four-legged friend

[1] A woman is like cactus and cactus can hurt
'Cause she's just a tight-waisted winky-eyed flirt
She'll soon have your land and your pride and your gold
And bury you deep long before you grow old

[2] A two-legged hombre is worthless as sand
He'll smile like a saint with a gun in his hand
He'll promise to stick by your side like a pal
But he'll also promise the same to your gal

[3] Who carries your burden, who carries your load
On tumbleweed land or a long dusty road
Who asks you no questions, who tells you no lies
That four-legged friend with the two honest eyes
That wonderful one-two-three-four-legged friend.


CNY IS FAMILY ORIENTED




So as you gallop through this year, you need to keep fit. And at a certain age when frailty hits, exercise is no more an option, it’s a must! 

With RONALD and GERARD, two of the best gym instructors, who love 60s music and warm, instructive chats when they are with us. The song ‘PHYSICAL’, by OLIVER NEWTON JOHN, is a recurring theme of course but the ‘physical exercise’ way. So you can stay FIT FOLKS, like a STALLION. 😊

GERALD

Olivia Newton-John - 'Physical' (Stars, 26th Sept, 1981)
YouTube Video from: Olivia Newton-John.


And the last words come from this very famous TALKING HORSE, who advised all blog readers with sound wisdom. MR ED, who came from the TV 60’s sitcom, had since left us. Actor ALAN YOUNG portrayed his owner. 



Thanks to CHEW HEE HONG for letting us have a glimpse on video the uniquely new style of fireworks display from CHINA.

THANKING FOLKS BELOW FOR SENDING CHINESE NEW YEAR GREETINGS AND FOR KEEPING IN TOUCH THROUGH THE YEARS:

MIKE BANGAR & FAMILY
FREDA HANUM 
CLARENCE PERERA
HENRI GANN
RONALD HO
VICTOR LAM
EDDY ENG
FARRAH ENG
JIMMY PRESLEE 
JUDY LEE 
CHARLIE YAP
IRENE YAP
JAMES KWOK
RICHARD THAM
FABIAN FOO
STEVE HO
VINCENT TAN
ANNA LAW
RICHARD RAJOO
CHEW HEE HONG
OLIVER BALASINGHAM
CEDRIC COLLARS
CEDRIC CORK
JERRY FERNANDEZ 
DANNY KOH
RICKY WONG
MERLIN LIM
IVOR LESSLAR
YANG WAH KIANG
WILFRED LIM
ALFRED NG 
JOVIEN NEO
SAMMIN ANG
ESTHER ANG
JOHN LIM
TAN S. LENG
JERRY SARAM
SEE C.S.
PATRICK TENG
TAN SOO KHOON
BRIAN RICHMOND
SU RICHMOND
TONY GOH
VERNON CORNELIUS
MARK QUEK
MOHD. JAILANI
PAUL IBRAHM
BORHANUDIN [HANS SOLO]
TRACY NG
VICTOR LAM
GEORGE CHEW
LAWRENCE LIM
JAN CHEONG
CHEN JEN TOCK
DAVID WONG
ALVIN TAN [MP]
JIMMY YAP
XUAN YEN
DANNY BOY
JOHN CHER
BETSY CHER
TREVOR NERVA
JIMMY CHNG
DAISY KOH

THE NAMES ADD ON AS THE LUNAR DAYS GO BY.
BUT NOT IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER.
AND IF I'VE MISSED YOURS, I APOLOGISE🙏
18 YEARS IS A LONG TIME…



39 comments:

DANNY KOH said...

Hi Andy,

I want to reach out and say thank you for the incredible work you are doing. It is so rare and refreshing to find a space like yours—a "Singapore Coffee Shop" for the soul—where the history of our 60s pop scene is preserved with such humility and heart. Even though you mentioned you aren't a "historian," the way you document these stories for us and the younger generation, is a massive service to Singapore’s heritage.

Your academic background in Literature and Linguistics clearly shines through in your writing, and the fact that you do this purely as a hobby to encourage community stories is truly inspiring. Over 5 million visits is a testament to how much people value the memories you are keeping alive!

Thank you for sharing your "past glory" with us, even if you’re too modest to call it that. Keep the music playing!
Here’s wishing you and your family a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year 🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Warmest regards Danny

CHEW HEE HONG said...

Andy. Warmest wishes to you and family for continued good health, happiness, success in your endeavours and may you have all that your heart desires always. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

MERLIN LIM said...

Thks Andy.
All the Very Best Always To U n Family.
May U Be Well, Healthy, Happy, Be Strong n Hve A Calm Peaceful Life.
Pls TkCr Bro.
CHEERS !! 👌🙏🙏🙏

STEVE HO said...

Good afternoon, sir. Wishing you a fantastic Year of The Horse,galloping all the way to good health and wealth!👍👍🙏🙏

WILFRED LIM said...

Gong Xi Gong Xi to you and family.

BRIAN & SU RICHMOND said...

Have a wonderful New Year and may the Lord add more blessings to the year of the horse for you and all your love ones.❤️😘

CEDRIC COLLARS said...

Hope you guys have a wonderful reunion dinner. Andy enjoy the year of the Horse. 😊👍

RICHARD THAM said...

新年快乐
马到成功 恭喜发财

FREDA HANUM said...

Happy Chinese New Year reunion dinner to you and your loved ones🍊🍊

MARK QUEK said...

Wishing you a great reunion dinner celebration filled with family bliss and togetherness.

TONY GOH said...

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

JOHN LIM said...

And every year, a heavenly stem (one of five elements, which fall into the yin or yang category) is paired with an earthly branch (one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals). This year, the heavenly stem is “Bing” (big sun) and the earthly branch is “Wu” (the Horse), making it the Year of the Fire Horse !!!

DAVID WONG said...

Xin Nian Kuai Le🌱
Gong Xi Fa Cai 🧧
May the New Year of Horse bring a lot of *happiness, good health, prosperities, success and joy for you and family🪷🪷*

ALVIN TAN [MP] said...

今天是大年初一! ㊗️大家新年吉祥!

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy, Healthy and Huat Year of the Horse! 🐎 🍊 🍊

JERRY SARAM said...

Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous Lunar New Year of the horse.
Gong Xi Fa Cai.

RICKY WONG said...

May the Year of the Horse bring you and your family good health, happiness, and peace.

YEN CHOW said...

Andy, as the horse dances in the spring breeze, may you and Mrs. L. be in good healthy and may all your wishes come true. Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family.

JIMMY YAP said...

Happy New Year ANDY! LOTS OF HAPPINESS TO YOU N FAMILY. SEE YOU SOON N MAY YR BLOG GET MORE NEW YEAR VIEWERSHIP IN THE HORSE YR.

DANNY BOY said...

Happy Chinese New Year to you and family.

YANG WAH KIANG said...

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE HORSE.

CHEN JEN TOCK said...

GOOD MORNING, HAPPY NEW YEAR

ALFRED NG & JOVIEN NEO said...

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR

JAN CHEONG said...

BLESSINGS FOR THE LUNAR NEW YEAR. MAY CHRIST, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, GUIDE YOUR STEPS THIS NEW YEAR...

LAWRENCE LIM said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR

PAUL IBRAHM said...

2026 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

JAMES KWOK said...

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOUR NEW YEAR WITH HIS RICHEST BLESSINGS...

FABIAN FOO said...

GONG XI FA CAI. Bringing back sweet memories.
Yes. Reminds me of my young days as a boy born in Albert Street. CNY night scene was full of festive mood with fire crackers.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Thanks to all who sent CNY GREETINGS through the mail, WhatsApp and on the blog. Appreciate the posters, videos, GIFs and cute Emojis. Hope you will enjoy this year's festivities. So like the horse, keep strong and stay safe.

RONALD HO said...

Very good edition of CNY, Andy
Many thanks.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Thanks Ron. Just keeping my sanity and senility. 😊

JOHN CHER said...

Good evening Andy. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed New Year ahead 🙏🌹❤️. Happy New Year 🎊🎊🎊

TREVOR NERVA said...

新年快乐
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
2026
YEAR OF THE HORSE

CLARENCE PERERA said...

👍 Chow An Bro 💑
Blessed New Year (CNY)
With the Grace of our Dear Almighty LORD JESUS CHRIST our GOD and with HIS Love and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you and your loved ones all the way 🙏

TAN SL said...

Andy

*Happy Lunar New Year!*

May the Year of the Horse bring you and your loved ones good health, and fill your home with laughter and happiness, good fortune and success.
🎋🧧🍊🍊

BORHANUDIN [HANS SOLO] said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR

VINCENT TAN said...

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Chinese New Year. HENG AR, ONG AR HUAT AR!!!!!!!!!.

ANNA LAW said...

Wishing you a very Happy Chinese New Year. May the year of the horse bless you and your family with good health, good fortune and happiness.

VICTOR LAM said...

WISHING YOU A PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR

DAISY KOH said...

Have a horse-picious year Andy. Wish you good health. God’s continual blessings be upon you and your family. 🙏