tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post8365023804770467519..comments2024-03-28T15:38:54.673+08:00Comments on .: The Peggy Tann Story Part One: By Henri GannANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©http://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-35632082279863083022022-02-12T16:46:56.200+08:002022-02-12T16:46:56.200+08:00Hi Grace,
Thanks for the surprising but lovely sto...Hi Grace,<br />Thanks for the surprising but lovely story about Peggy's culinary ingenuity. I think many of us do not know that she cooks so well. She is a very kind lady, from the way you describe her.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting this blog. Please feel free to write about your 60s music experience anytime. You can always contact me by writing to the COMMENT page with your email and phone number. I shall not publish them.<br /><br />Again thank you.<br /><br />[My parents too come from Indonesia.]ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-10346834399536757002022-02-12T10:24:21.318+08:002022-02-12T10:24:21.318+08:00Hi my name is grace from Indonesia. Aunt Peggy was...Hi my name is grace from Indonesia. Aunt Peggy was a cousin of my mother's. She was my aunt. Merv is my cousin. I remember that Aunt Peggy was a very very sweet lady. Everytime I met her, she always gave me something. Scarf, hairpin, etc. Those small simple things meant a lot to me. I remember once I told her howcmuch I love her beef noodles and one day she told me to come to her housr cos she made something for me. I went and there she was with he beef noodles. Also her popiah was very special. She was slso a great jazz pianist. Could play any song with just listening to it once, even Indonesian song that I let her listen to once. She couldvplay it right away on piano. Aunt Peggy will forever be loved and missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-47546917218206430542017-08-18T07:07:38.762+08:002017-08-18T07:07:38.762+08:00Hi David
Don't know if you have seen this but ...Hi David<br />Don't know if you have seen this but I was curious on your mentioned of Frisco Soliano.<br />Is this the same person ? I found it on the internet.<br />"ADDED BY Shoba Sharif <br />MEMORY OF Shoba Sharif<br />DATE 09/08/1966<br /><br />Took part in the 1st National Day parade in Aug 1966: <br />As a member of People defence force-playing the trombone as the band member. We assembled from Raffles hotel and marched on to the Padang. That was such a memorable event and have enjoyed that as I was a young lad. <br />Polished my boots after work around 3 am in the morning so that I would look good and presentable. My uncle gave me a glucose tablet so that it would boost my energy to participate in such honourable and prestigious event that I will always remember for life. I am currently residing and retiring in Perth and such memorable moment was indeed one noble event as a Musician. <br />Australian add: 13 Blackthorn Road<br />Eden Hill, WA 6054. Tel: 08-92791937. <br />I am known as (Frisco Soliano). Name in full: Francisco Varella Soliano"<br />henri gannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610861099580326249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-4711380868692710542017-08-15T08:59:39.208+08:002017-08-15T08:59:39.208+08:00Thanks David for the insight into Peggy and the HH...Thanks David for the insight into Peggy and the HH Tann Orchestra. There is very little information written on either of them and your input certainly added a new dimension to the story. <br /><br />Do you have any recording of Peggy and the HH Tann Orchestra? I would like to see you play the next time I am in Singapore.<br /><br />Thanks again for your invaluable comments. <br /><br />Hi Che S<br />You are correct that Peggy's earliest record releases (the late 50s) were in Malay/Indonesian hits. The songs listed on her records were:<br />Shorga Dunia <br />Mawar Merah<br />Bengawan Solo<br />Kayuan Meska <br />Sapu Tangan<br />Ku Puja Alam<br />Her records are virtually impossible to find even on Ebay.HENRI GANN (TREKKERS LEAD AND POST WRITER)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-79648079625505940032017-08-14T23:22:29.860+08:002017-08-14T23:22:29.860+08:00Apa Khabar Che S Mohamad, Sebetulnya saya tidak be...Apa Khabar Che S Mohamad, Sebetulnya saya tidak berapa ingat lagu Inggeris ini yang di Melayukan. Tapi Peggy Tann banyak kali menyanyi lagu2 Melayu. Boleh-kah Che S ingat nama lagu-nya? Mampir lagi kalu sempet. Terima kaseh, Che S.<br /><br />(Translation: Actually I cannot remember the English song that has been translated into Malay. But Peggy Tann has sung in Malay many times. Can you remember the name of the song? Please visit again. Thanks, Che S.)ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-83161893484991739372017-08-14T23:20:10.029+08:002017-08-14T23:20:10.029+08:00Encik Andy Young...tahun 60an saya ada dengar lagu...Encik Andy Young...tahun 60an saya ada dengar lagu Melayu yang di nyanyi oleh Peggy Tann (lagu Inggeris di Melayukan). Ini kah dia penyanyi Peggy Tann tu.<br /><br />(Translation: during the 60's I heard a Malay song sung by Peggy Tann (an English song translated into Malay). Is this the same Peggy Tann?)S MOHAMAD AS SUNGKAInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-88079331033346508092017-08-14T19:00:44.450+08:002017-08-14T19:00:44.450+08:00Will try to contact Frisco Soliano in Australia wh...Will try to contact Frisco Soliano in Australia who played Bass with HH Tann. I play the trombone and still playing at Kallang CC every Friday night From 8 pm. Drummer Moses Chia was the drummer with HH Tann and also still playing with me. Tony Leong (tenor sax) and Ben Garcia (trumpet) passed on Surmak (Baritone saxophone) passed on. Peggy sang many old favourites in English and Mandarin. HH Tann was a very good leader and arranger. DAVID CHENnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-11974056827632373462017-08-14T14:03:02.191+08:002017-08-14T14:03:02.191+08:00Thanks, Stephen. Peggy and HH Tan had a great sele...Thanks, Stephen. Peggy and HH Tan had a great selection of movie and jazz tunes in her LPs and I am just wondering if they had any favourite tune(s).<br />HENRI GANN (TREKKERS LEAD AND POST WRITER)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-25292950054112259752017-08-14T11:02:16.093+08:002017-08-14T11:02:16.093+08:00Yes Henri, I remember Peggy Tann during the 60s. W...Yes Henri, I remember Peggy Tann during the 60s. Well written article and thanks for sharing.<br />Lawrence ( Shangrila Hotel Management )noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-51882547989320938182017-08-14T11:00:42.368+08:002017-08-14T11:00:42.368+08:00Peggy must have been some lady ya?
Peggy must have been some lady ya? <br /><br />Charles Ngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-68232259397391505722017-08-14T10:59:39.332+08:002017-08-14T10:59:39.332+08:00I hope they keep your blog as archives in the Sing...I hope they keep your blog as archives in the Singapore museum. Great contribution of an ex Singaporean with deep roots.<br /><br />Samuel Siang Kiang Foonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-62549944430137131262017-08-14T10:58:27.127+08:002017-08-14T10:58:27.127+08:00Nostalgic! I remember her well! She was versatile ...Nostalgic! I remember her well! She was versatile and had a lovely voice. We had very few singers who could match her personality! Unfortunately like all of the local singers that faded away.<br /><br /><br />P. Wee Eu Liangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-55470207586071694732017-08-14T10:48:42.764+08:002017-08-14T10:48:42.764+08:00If I were to mention some of the old jazz songs an...If I were to mention some of the old jazz songs and the lovely standards, that's what they were playing and singing like I Left My Heart In San Francisco and Cry Me A River.STEPHEN HANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-51476482567446791542017-08-14T10:10:27.624+08:002017-08-14T10:10:27.624+08:00Nostaligic! I remember her well! She was versatile...Nostaligic! I remember her well! She was versatile and had a lovely voice. We had very few singers who could match her personality! Unfortunately like all of the local singers that faded away.<br /><br />P. Wee Eu Lianghenri gannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610861099580326249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-80246756968650039202017-08-14T09:12:48.229+08:002017-08-14T09:12:48.229+08:00(1) Hi David
I am curious as to what instrument yo...(1) Hi David<br />I am curious as to what instrument you played in the HH Tan Orchestra<br />and how many members were there. I also would like to know more about HH Tan<br />and Peggy Tan. Can you also name some of the favourite tunes you guys played?<br />I appreciate you identifying yourself and your comment.<br />Thanks, Much !!!<br /><br />(2) To Rajendran, Michael Lee and Stephen Han<br />Wonder if you can name some of the tunes played by<br />Peggy and HH Tan in their performances.<br />Thanks much for your comments !!!HENRI GANN (TREKKERS LEAD AND POST WRITER)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-33764585119052117462017-08-13T15:42:14.070+08:002017-08-13T15:42:14.070+08:00I was with HHTan band at Oasis nightclub Peggy on ...I was with HHTan band at Oasis nightclub Peggy on the pianoDAVID CHENnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-68806150673950651112017-08-13T12:46:25.960+08:002017-08-13T12:46:25.960+08:00Thank you, Michael. Glad to note your dad was in t...Thank you, Michael. Glad to note your dad was in this circle of friends with Winston Filmer, Theresa Khoo too. <br /><br />And Stephen, thanks for telling us about having seen Peggy live. Yes, she has a pleasantly jazzy voice. <br /><br />And thank you, Leslie, for enjoying the read. It was truly a golden era. It's different ball-game to day right? To all the others who like this posting, thanks very much.<br /><br />And Mr Rajendran and Lange Brunei. A million thanks.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-37312906517409644682017-08-13T12:44:46.492+08:002017-08-13T12:44:46.492+08:00Thanks for sharing this story Andy. I do enjoy rea...Thanks for sharing this story Andy. I do enjoy reading about musicians and singers from the golden era of our local music scene.LESLIE WILSON JOSEPHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-13599211209235001692017-08-13T12:44:13.270+08:002017-08-13T12:44:13.270+08:00I did see her perform on TV and live in nightspot ... I did see her perform on TV and live in nightspot .She was singing in her father's band.I liked her jazzy voiceSTEPHEN HANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-84157055942397914932017-08-13T12:43:44.488+08:002017-08-13T12:43:44.488+08:00Good morning beautiful people. Sending you and you...Good morning beautiful people. Sending you and yours lots of God's Precious Blessings.<br /><br />Have a Blessed Sunday.BERT FERNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-68819727427924761972017-08-13T12:42:09.956+08:002017-08-13T12:42:09.956+08:00This was the era my childhood and teenage years I ...This was the era my childhood and teenage years I lived in. My dad played for Peggy Tann often. Winston, Theresa etc were my dad's music circle too. Those were the days. Cheerio.MICHAEL LEEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-3633198034413205622017-08-13T12:41:15.014+08:002017-08-13T12:41:15.014+08:00EXPOSED ON FACEBOOK, THE PEGGY TAN STORY:
Hi guys...EXPOSED ON FACEBOOK, THE PEGGY TAN STORY:<br /><br />Hi guys, remember PEGGY TANN and the HH TAN ORCHESTRA? When nightclubs were filled with dancing Singaporeans. Sometimes in bow ties and tuxedos?ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-64444650832497446042017-08-13T10:52:06.838+08:002017-08-13T10:52:06.838+08:0060's &70s were good Rock n Roll days for S...60's &70s were good Rock n Roll days for Singaporeans band.LANGE BRUNEInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-34637247741593637192017-08-13T10:03:41.042+08:002017-08-13T10:03:41.042+08:00Thanks Henri. Another senior moment. I forgot this...Thanks Henri. Another senior moment. I forgot this letter. Yes, the note encouraged Henri to write and research PEGGY TANN. <br /><br />This man has a heart; he handles money every day but keeps his heart intact for another love, music. Paid me ang-pow $10 during Chinese New Year for publicising him on this blog. Just kidding.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-91186039417491298582017-08-13T08:40:09.547+08:002017-08-13T08:40:09.547+08:00Peggy's jazz mentors were pianist Oscar Peters...Peggy's jazz mentors were pianist Oscar Peterson and the great organist Jimmy Smith. Here's a Youtube reference to music by these great legendaries together with Stan Getz playing one of her favorite tunes she had played with her father HH Tan.<br />1. Time After Time - Stan Getz<br />https://youtu.be/1nDLvwqWke8<br /> <br />2. Call Me - Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery<br />https://youtu.be/e5JwtbQ9ZS0<br /> <br />3. Volare - Oscar Peterson Trio<br />https://youtu.be/WPy5_9zGRXs<br /> <br />4. Sunny Side of the Street - Jimmy Smith https://youtu.be/PYJv3SsT3yw<br /> <br />5. Night Train - Oscar Peterson Trio<br /> https://youtu.be/0yQyjcpnx3ghenri gannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610861099580326249noreply@blogger.com