tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post5334780022033966634..comments2024-03-28T15:38:54.673+08:00Comments on .: West Point Gardens Pasir Panjang: When Fairyland Beckons: Singapore 50s MusicANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©http://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-26176262655724337732023-11-16T18:41:39.639+08:002023-11-16T18:41:39.639+08:00Partly written by a friend, this dance hall, from ...<br />Partly written by a friend, this dance hall, from what I've been told, is not far from KWA GEOK CHOO's family lived. MANY BANDS PLAYED THERE... Maybe your parents are familiar?<br /><br />Andy Young<br />Hey Dick thanks for being #1 to hit the button. You been here? More from 1950's than 60s<br /><br />Andy Young<br />Stephen. How are you? Must go out with Winston again. Thanks for visiting this post. You're always the early bird. Cheers.<br /><br />Andy Young<br />DAISY, COLIN, WINSTON thanks for the early bird check in. I guess such places are not in many Singaporean minds. Long, long ago doesn't seem to fit into our vocabulary today, except for Colin of course.<br /><br />Koh Daisy<br />Like the open air dance floor and dancing under the stars and cheap too then $5 cover charge which includes 1 drink? Plus live band… where to find these days?<br /><br />Andy Young<br />Koh Daisy yes, thanks for your contribution. And some of us just enjoy the whole evening with that one drink. Inflation has reached its peak today with at least $25 for a glass of simple orange-coloured water. 🙂<br /><br />Stephen Han<br />I been to West Point a long time ago<br /><br />Andy Young<br />Stephen Han hi, I am sure you have. Knowing you to be a real cool guy who frequents most music concerts and night clubs then. Thanks for info.CHIT CHATnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-90852580886867928432023-07-27T11:27:16.136+08:002023-07-27T11:27:16.136+08:00Hello
Thanks for the visit and bringing out this p...Hello<br />Thanks for the visit and bringing out this piece of information.<br />Yes, THE VIGILANTES were a very popular group and ISMAIL HARON too.<br />I didn't know they played at PASIR PANJANG but they did cut a few vinyl records for the market. Some records sold well.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-28119263097042491292023-07-26T21:20:49.528+08:002023-07-26T21:20:49.528+08:00Round about the late 60s to early 70s there was a ...Round about the late 60s to early 70s there was a resident band The Vigilantes with lead singer Ismail Haron playing there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-42164439736814813622019-05-09T20:38:28.112+08:002019-05-09T20:38:28.112+08:00I used to live opposite the gardens and a Police s...I used to live opposite the gardens and a Police station,in 1958.<br />My Mother used to be friends with a Chinese lady who lived next door to us,The Family had a little girl called Kimmy.<br />I believe the ladies father owned West Point Gardens and lived in a 3 story mansion <br />On the sea front.The house and gardens had a big wall and gates facing the road.They used to have welsh collie dogs.<br />It was approximately 300/400 m up from the Gardens and police station.Cewadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298028659854253914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-64589521897632355912018-07-20T17:30:14.068+08:002018-07-20T17:30:14.068+08:00Hi Andy.
Thank you very much for this lovely post...Hi Andy.<br /><br />Thank you very much for this lovely post. I doing a bit of research on particularly Doli Tupaz and his music. Would you happen to know or seen him play before? How can we get in touch?<br /><br />Rachel Ong (Malaysia)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213800882617127694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-90117523169126271562017-11-08T13:06:06.031+08:002017-11-08T13:06:06.031+08:00Night club was long gone. Now, since land is so pr...Night club was long gone. Now, since land is so precious in Singapore, the area is filled with beautiful apartment buildings, parks and new houses.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit Denise. Come again.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-36779083425934151412017-11-08T12:50:59.843+08:002017-11-08T12:50:59.843+08:00Hello, very interesting post about West Point Gard...Hello, very interesting post about West Point Garden! It seems like a nice place to relax and hang out with friends! May I know what happened to West Point Garden? Cause I cant find it now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008346296137195966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-56697475022094021092017-11-08T01:29:39.570+08:002017-11-08T01:29:39.570+08:00Hello, very interesting post about West Point Gard...Hello, very interesting post about West Point Garden! It seems like a nice place to relax and hang out with friends! May I know what happened to West Point Garden? Cause I cant find it now.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132546519132771432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-7250823415159820552016-10-02T11:24:41.648+08:002016-10-02T11:24:41.648+08:00Hi Scenic,
Thanks for the visit. I happen to be ...Hi Scenic, <br /><br />Thanks for the visit. I happen to be blogging and read your letter. <br /><br />I'm glad the blog has proven useful for you as we are all enjoying our twilight years.<br /><br />Please visit the blog again soon.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-55854298133723778802016-10-02T11:19:55.176+08:002016-10-02T11:19:55.176+08:00Thank you Andy and all the others for your contrib...Thank you Andy and all the others for your contribution on West Point Garden. I am 67 years old and this blog has brought back found memories of my younger days at this nightclub with my friends. The hanging coloured light bulbs were the markers when we were traveling along the long and dark road. Of course we will hear the faint music getting louder as we approach West Point. Hahaha, a great story to recall those 'rascals' looking for good fun there.<br />Looking forward to hear more stories from the others 😃scenichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037964996486513138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-91501159092971128562016-03-23T21:04:05.743+08:002016-03-23T21:04:05.743+08:00Thanks Frank G for your detailed bus location and ...Thanks Frank G for your detailed bus location and description of trees. Please visit this blog againANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-72062670657892122012016-03-23T20:59:54.488+08:002016-03-23T20:59:54.488+08:00I remember West Point when it was a sort of boatel...I remember West Point when it was a sort of boatel in the 70s. Used to take bus 146 from school in town and dropped off at last bus stop which was in front of West Point, as bus 146 terminal was opposite he road. I remember the Trees in West Point were like pines. I think it was 7 mile stone. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576708106029665694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-58472052615618851042014-01-11T19:59:21.597+08:002014-01-11T19:59:21.597+08:00Ingrid has contacted me again. Thanks so much for ...Ingrid has contacted me again. Thanks so much for your generosity.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-86072952276109507282014-01-11T04:21:17.360+08:002014-01-11T04:21:17.360+08:00Hi Ingrid, I am so glad you got in touch. Please w...Hi Ingrid, I am so glad you got in touch. Please write to me again leaving me your email address and I shall write to you immediately. I shall not publish your email address.<br />Thanks so much.<br />ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-10114686201756553172014-01-10T19:43:33.249+08:002014-01-10T19:43:33.249+08:00I have a picture of Westpoint Gardens in 1966 - it...I have a picture of Westpoint Gardens in 1966 - it is of my family sitting at some tables out in the open & then a row of trees with the sea behind. (I can email it if you would like to see)<br />IngridAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-37201218460270636132011-11-02T21:15:07.109+08:002011-11-02T21:15:07.109+08:00So there you are Irene. Let's wait a while and...So there you are Irene. Let's wait a while and I am sure you will get your contact number soon.<br />Cheers.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-33114070355074271182011-11-02T21:14:19.791+08:002011-11-02T21:14:19.791+08:00From private email:
Hi Irene,
From someone who k...From private email:<br /><br />Hi Irene,<br /><br />From someone who knows Mr. Heng but who wishes to remain confidential:<br /><br />Mr Heng is still around, but not sure whether White Cloud Records still exist.<br /><br />Lost contact with him for 40 years. Will try to get his contact again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-80304083886856650322011-11-02T12:43:57.305+08:002011-11-02T12:43:57.305+08:00Thanks Irene.
I will wait for your write-up and ...Thanks Irene. <br /><br />I will wait for your write-up and will write to you soon.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-83541076772040677912011-11-02T12:39:27.965+08:002011-11-02T12:39:27.965+08:00From Facebook:
Thank you. And what are these albu...From Facebook:<br /><br />Thank you. And what are these albums. Would you like to leave me your email address so you can send me a feature story of yourself? <br /><br />You can write on the blog Comment so your email add will not be revealed. I will try to find out about Mr Heng. Give me some time.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-88920237489587927422011-11-02T12:38:29.532+08:002011-11-02T12:38:29.532+08:00From Facebook:
Would be nice if I can find the ma...From Facebook:<br /><br />Would be nice if I can find the manager of White Clouds. Mr.Heng Ser Piah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-82615113280416303172011-11-02T12:37:31.271+08:002011-11-02T12:37:31.271+08:00Yes, was discovered by White Cloud Records when I ...Yes, was discovered by White Cloud Records when I was 11. Between 11-14years old, recorded 10 albums, 7 EPs 3 LPs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-24536852158087623712011-11-02T12:19:49.253+08:002011-11-02T12:19:49.253+08:00From Facebook:
Sorry, Irene,
these recording com...From Facebook:<br /><br />Sorry, Irene, <br />these recording companies are 40 years old. I dont know if they exist anymore. <br /><br />But I will write to some musician friends and find out, so watch out for future postings. Thank you for reading and for your question.<br /><br />Were you a singer? Please tell us all about yourself.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-54011141908051763582011-11-02T12:17:46.693+08:002011-11-02T12:17:46.693+08:00From Facebook:
Hi Andy, can u pls check White Clo...From Facebook:<br /><br />Hi Andy, can u pls check White Cloud Recording Company for me?? I recorded 10 albums under that label. <br /><br />Thank you<br />Irene Yap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-20676452770829173352011-10-31T20:35:41.169+08:002011-10-31T20:35:41.169+08:00Thanks Erwin,
You always provide another viewing ...Thanks Erwin,<br /><br />You always provide another viewing angle for the same picture. A different perspective altogether.<br /><br />Typical of the multi-media expert and professional.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-80782531745002673732011-10-31T20:33:20.645+08:002011-10-31T20:33:20.645+08:00Yet another wonderful piece Andy! I was transporte...Yet another wonderful piece Andy! I was transported back to the late 50s thanks to some details i.e colorful hanging light bulbs. (And Samba, rhumba, mambo in my head) <br /><br />As a kid, living in a Kampong back in the 80s, we had one of those from the 60s, lighting up our verandah. <br /><br />And also, I just realised how quick the Opel brand (and other German markers) managed to recover and make a mark in Singapore after The 2nd World War. As some of us may know, Opel almost closed shop 2 years ago. <br /><br />I've always liked the West coast area (NUS Area) and the northern Part (Upper Thomson/Sembawang) of Singapore. <br /><br />The colonialists may be gone, but commuting on a a bike between these 2 areas late at night often gives me the rough idea to how it was back then.FrameTurnerWins Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16386753260803316043noreply@blogger.com