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Showing posts with label Happy Tay Postings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happy Tay Postings. Show all posts
We have a gentleman who is Vancouver's Elvis Presley, but he was a Singapore citizen once. He needs no introduction actually because he's appeared on this blog for many years now.
Happy Tay, yes! That's his name.
He is a well-known Elvis Tribute Artiste [ETA] and is always being invited to perform in shows, at dinners and dances in friendly city Vancouver. But this time around he's joined by another former Singaporean who had migrated to Perth, Australia.
That's Cedric Collars! He’s an accomplished pianist who is still very active Down-Under. He's also known as Perry Como.
I received some photographs recently. So here we have two former Singaporeans who met in Canada to enjoy a Hawaiian theme get-together. What a world we live in; jetting from one space to another in quick time.
Happy Tay with Cedric Collars [Australia's Perry Como], who came all the way from Perth to enjoy the evening. "That's what friends are for..."
Guest Cedric Collars, [in white] watching from the stage.
Happy, celebrated Canada Day on 1st July, 2026.
And the big event that evening was for a fundraising ALOHA 2026 HAWAIIAN DINNER AND DANCE. Here's Happy himself to announce the event.
"The grand entrance that evening was Elvis with his Hawaiian Dancers, singing and dancing to the excitement of the audience. Yes, the Perry Como of Perth, Australia was there too. Cedric Collars sang and was very well received. The turn-out was good with about 200 guests attending."
Happy in action singing Elvis hits, and very well too. He has a fantastically powerful voice and always brings loud applause.
"A solo dance provided by a pretty lady.
Hawaiian Shake and a Hula Baby..."
On the floor now with his group of ladies is Happy.
"Night and you, In Blue Hawaii..."
A Happy fan screamed as she left excitedly after meeting 'Elvis' and getting a handshake from him after he sang, “The Wonders of You.”
Cedric, musician, singer and Perry Como Tribute Artiste,
flies too because he is a licensed pilot.
Happy Tay [Vancouver's Elvis]
with an ardent fan who is one of the members of the Knights of Columbus too and a Captain with the Canadian Armed Forces and a fan of Elvis.
It's March 2025 and there's been delays in posting
photographs on this blog. Here are a few taken
near the end months of 2024.
No showing off; just camaraderie!
"Old friends, old friends
Sat on their park bench like bookends
A newspaper blown through the grass
Falls on the round toes
Of the high shoes of the old friends..."
[Simon n Garfunkel]
The guitar champ.
With Ivor Lesslar, lead guitarist, black cap.
We were @ Novena Square. August 2024.
The Pop Pianist n Singing Wife.
With Mr. Sammin Ang and his wife Esther, two very accomplished musicians.
Of course there's Mr. Everywhere Jimmy Yap in the flowered shirt.
It's at a Singapore HDB coffee shop neighbourhood.
September 2024
The Elvis of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Tall Happy Tay, the Vancouver Elvis and James Kwok
after a coffee session at Clementi Mall in
Singapore when Happy visited our island.
August 2024
I saw this sign in another country. Can't remember where.
Could be Thailand or Japan. Not a bad idea but I don't drink.
Singapore Recording artiste Tony Goh
With the very talented recording artiste Tony Goh who owns
a huge recording studio himself near the business district
around Shenton Way. Tony was from the pop 70s group,
TONY, TERRY and SPENCER. The vinyl costs some today.
Jean Granger/France and the Late Alfred Wong
With Jean [John] Granger from France and the late
Alfred Wong who passed away in late 2024. We
were at a music pub in the Novena area. Alfred used
to provide free jam sessions at his apartment
with coffee, milk and a huge spread.
'Old Friends':Simon and Garfunkel
YouTube Video by: kylecrazyford.
Which song are these lines from?
Have a guess.
Mr Tan's Mystery Singer n Dancer
Tan Soo Khoon's [left] garden party guests in February, 2025.
One lady was a well-known singer, the other a dancer.
Know them?
Another verse of lyrics from a well-known song.
Can you guess the title? Roaming in the desert?
"Riwayat mu-ini..."
We met by the Bengawan Solo River near
Serangoon Gardens in February, 2025.
With Jimmy Yap, Larry Lai, Andy, Trevor Nerva and Terry Nair.
When Ricky n Rickie Meet
Fun jamming at Ricky Wong's [far right] home with friends
that included Ricky Chng [checked shirt] and others. Meals were provided.
Comments are always welcome.
And Alphonso Soosay
sums it up on 3.3.25:
"Buddy Andy Young. Missing our 60’s days and catching up with our Ole friends fills our hearts with bittersweet nostalgia as our memories linger on as You have always shared with keeping closeness even though we are a distance away. Cheers."
Images: A Private Collection. Copyrights Reserved.
The people below have either appeared, contributed articles or commented on this blog. All comments are new and were received within these months in 2024.
Thanks to the folks below who did. Appreciate the recognition this blog receives.
JOHN KLASS [RADIO DJ: MEDIACORP GOLD 905]
"Andy Young! Keep up the great work on your blog
I enjoy reading it. It’s always a great trip. 😊👌🏻"
DANNY KOH [PIANIST/LRSM, FLCM]
"Thank you Andy. Wow!! I'm truly amazed at your blogs.
You jogged my memories. Yes, the photos and stories
reminded me of the good times!"
HENRY CHUA [BASSIST/'QUESTS']
"Andy, Your blog must be the most informative on the music
scene. I check it often. Congratulations! 🙏🙏🙏 👏👏👏".
LESLIE WILSON JOSEPH [MUSICIAN/GUITARIST]
"I love your articles. It's a history lesson for me."
STEPHEN HAN [SINGAPORE/CONTRIBUTING WRITER]
"This is Andy Young aka Andy Lim who is not only a wonderful singer but also a prolific writer. Do visit his music of the 60's blog and you’ll like it immediately. It contains interesting and good information of local and international recording stars. You won’t be bored because there are quizzes for you to solve."
Danny Koh: I Wish You Luck
YouTube Video: ktjong
HIROSHI DEGUCHI [JAPAN/CONTRIBUTING WRITER]
"Hi Andy, I am always honoured to be on your blog.
I always respect your country and its achievements."
DENNIS NG [SINGER/DANCER/CONTRIBUTING WRITER]
"Hi Andy, Thank you very much for your blog. You have showcased many in the music scene in Singapore and there’s never a dull moment reading the various stories of different people. Once again, thank you for your great effort and keep up the good work!"
"Comment is from my friend, a top local lawyer
and accomplished guitarist," says HAPPY TAY
[VANCOUVER ELVIS PRESLEY, BC. CANADA].
"Andy Young is probably the only one in Singapore that is keeping Music Memorabilia in Singapore alive and fluttering, as many of our generation have reached an age who treasure precious memories of our past. Kudos to him. His site will be worth a lot in time to come. Please convey my good wishes to Andy. When you next come back to Singapore, we could get him together."
ELLA TAN [BLOG READER]. ILLUSTRATION
"I have to write you here, but I have to tell you that you always share great posts. I was fascinated by your great contributions and your wonderful pictures. God bless you.
"Andy Young is probably the only one Singapore that is keeping Music Memorabilia in Singapore alive and fluttering as many of our generation have reached an age who treasure precious memories of our past. Kudos to him. His site will be worth a lot in time to come - millions, considering the many wealthy ones that Singapore has now nurtured. Please convey my good wish to Andy. When you next come back to Singapore, we could get him together."
Well Andy, congrats again on your blog and this comment is from my friend Eng Leong (a top local lawyer and accomplished guitarist during his younger days) saying all that is needed to be said. I totally concur with him too. Have a great week my friend and hopefully, we get to meet again in Singapore! [Happy Tay, Vancouver, BC, Canada.]
Allan Thompson, John Cher, Michael Bangar, Henri Gann,
Crystal Abidin, Joey Koh, Fabian Foo, Steve Farram, Horace Wee.
I have a dream, a fantasy To help me through reality And my destination Makes it worth the while... (Abba) The number of supporters for this blog is staggering. Readers and technical know-how from social networking services include: Blogspot You Tube Google+ Twitter WhatsApp emails John Cher's Facebook Larry Lai's WhatsApp Because of these connections, this blog has blossomed by 20,000 viewers, from a mere 36,000 monthly reads in October to 56,000 by December. Big for a small niche like Singapore pops and its influence. This year the writings, You Tube videos and local 60's music information from: Allan Thompson (UK) John Cher Michael Bangar Henri Gann Trekkers (US) Horace Wee Steve Farram (Aus) CYLin Laurence Lim Su Go (Aus) Joey Koh Crystal Abidin (Aus) Fabian Foo
Audie Ng Mike n Herb (Aus) Happy Tay (Can)
and others were contributing factors to the success of this blog. Names are not in any order and two ladies wish to remain anonymous. Let me know if I left your name out 😔.
Larry Lai, Audie Ng, CYLin, Su Go, Happy Tay, Laurence Lim
Mike and Herb Of course when the big guns came in to support both directly and indirectly, the blog had a blast. Stephen Fry Scott Page Russell Hitchcock Rick Astley Rex Goh and local stars like: Dick Lee Jack Neo Moses Lim Chua En Lai and Silver Strings'Singapore TV appearances helped much to boost the ratings. Comments from regulars too played a great part towards increasing readership. A whole lot of you guys, thank you.
Less texting? Yes but more blog reading, especially this blog. I dare say, no other active Singapore 60's music stories than what you can find from here. Short of boasting 😮... You can see the wonders of a fairy tale You can see the future even if you fail I believe in angels Something good in everything I see...
Thanks to local and international readers, contributors, friends and fellow countrymen. You made my dream. Happy New Year 2017.
Songwriters: ANDERSSON, BENNY GORAN BROR / ULVAEUS, BJOERN K.
