When Andy 60s Music Goes Roaming In Singapore Meeting Friends.

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.

60s Music Quiz: Check The Lyrics, Name The 6 Songs?

1. Lyrics of what song ? 

Hi Guys, 

Six [6] songs from lyrics given. A tim-sum of sorts for you music lovers. Name the songs depicted on the posters 

You can check out the friends you may recognise in the pictures. Also inflation has hit most of us quite negatively and we're feeling the pinch.

 

The Silver Strings with Andy, Rick Astley n Dick Lee.

2.  Lyrics of what song?

SIM Building in Bukit Timah, at a restaurant called, Table At 7, 

with guitarist extraordinaire Walter, their keyboardist and

Randy [Fandi] rock singer, Andy and Wen Hing [singer/songwriter].

Name of William Shakespeare's play?

The Silver Strings with Andy, Rick Astley n Dick Lee.

3. Lyrics of what song?

4. Lyrics of what song? 

5. Lyrics of what song? 

Andy, Jimmy Yap, a bearded friend, Eddie Wee and former DJ Larry Lai.

6. Lyrics of what song?

Jimmy PresLee Singapore.

Elvis Presley: The Last Farewell.

YouTube Video from: halfpint.

Images: Google.

Posters are done by Andy.

Old Smart Phone: Sharp Images: Andy 60's With Tan Kheng Hua, Zoey Tay

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It is a journey and I can thank my blog for it. I kept many pictures on my little iPhone 4. Today, about 10 years later, they are still as colourful, clear and intact. Mostly family photos, I found some images I  have of our music friends and celebrities in Singapore during my exciting and rewarding adventure.

This post is another one without too many words, just some pictures. Ignore my face, just look at the celebs:

Ms Tan Kheng Hua who scored the latest hit in 

Hollywood, acting with 'Crazy Rich Asians'.

We did a documentary where she hosted oldie goodies.

Now here's a lady who's on Chinese TV 

@ MediaCorp, Ms Zoey Tay while on the set at 

KTPH shooting, 'You Can Be An Angel Too'.

  

With Tee Peng [guitarist], Henry Chua [Quests] and 

Larry Lai [Rediffusion] @ Tan Soo Khoon's CNY dinner.

*'Photograph' By Ringo Starr

YouTube Video by: richbuskin

*1973 song from Starr's third studio album,

co-written by George Harrison.

Big hit in 10 countries including #1 

in US, Canada, Australia.

With archeologist, Lim Chen Sian and Josh during

       the opening ceremony of MediaCorp's documentary, 

 'Treasure Hunt' at Stamford Museum.

Former Parliamentary Speaker, Tan Soo Khoon 

sings Elvis well.  At OLPS, before he went on stage.

With recording artiste Barry Walker and wife from England, 

on his visit in Singapore. Barry was with The Figures.

Camera crew @ Opera Estate garden during

a documentary shoot about SG music from the past.

With my first group when I started the blog and did 

a few documentaries with owner director, Ms Chang Soh Kiak

of 'Shooting In Pictures'. The group includes Peter Chan [pianist], Philip Chew [Mr Joo Chiat], Dick Yip [ukulele], and Lam Choon See [author].

Images: A Personal Collection.

Andy 60s Music Asked WhatsApp Meta AI To Define: "Social Musicianship."

[1] Joining Larry Lai's Chat Group:

I had just joined Larry Lai's 'Music Lovers' chat group created on WhatsApp. After introducing me to the group I thanked him and the group with this reply:

Hello all, 

Thank you Larry for the welcoming introduction and for letting me taste a bit of group chatting. Never been in one before... I'm no musician, only a bystander and would love to learn the intricacies and designs of social musicianship.

Cheers. 

[2] What is 'social musicianship'?

I wasn't sure myself if I had used the right phrase, 'social musicianship' so I decided to ask my mentor Meta AI on WhatsApp. Here's my question and the reply I received: 

What is 'social musicianship'? 

Meta AI's reply:

What a fascinating question! Yes, there is such a term as 'social musicianship'. Social musicianship refers to the social and interpersonal aspects of music-making, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, communication, and community in musical performance and learning.

It encompasses skills like:

` Ensemble playing

` Improvisation

` Active listening

` Empathy

` Nonverbal communication

` Conflict resolution 

Social musicianship recognises that music is often a collective and social activity, and that developing these social skills is essential for successful music-making.

I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

Thank you Meta AI.

And thank you folks for reading the explanation.

"Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty. What would life be, Without a song or dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, For giving it to me. [Abba.]"

Comments are welcome.

Andy with Larry Lai and young MediaCorp producer 

HH Tang, while discussing a television project 

we were supposed to participate in some years ago.

'Thank You For The Music' Abba

[Official Lyric Video]

YouTube Video from ABBA.

Andy 60s Music Blog: New 2023 Comments With 3,333,333 Views!

Thanks to old and new supporters 

as this blog reaches another milestone.

Comments below from:

Alex Tan Sing [MC, Entertainer, 

Singer/Songwriter, NUS Dean's List]:

"That's great to document and support local!!!

Thanks for your kind encouragement, spurs me on!!!"

April: 2023

Mr. Kuo Tung Pang [Republic SG Navy]:

"Dear Mr. Andy, Thanks for sharing 

such lovely enchanted memories."

April: 2023

Manny Said  [Pop Yeah Yeah Band: 'Rhythm Boys']:

"Thank you champ. Brings back good memories.

Thank you Andy. Keep up the great work.

My admiration for you always."

May: 2023

Fabian Foo Jong Fook [Videographer]:

"So nice and humble of you to recognise our local talent.
My great respect for your effort in promoting local music."

October: 2023

[70's Guitarist from Japan]

May: 2023

Richard Khan [Drummer 'October Cherries']:

"Thank you so much and keep on doing what you're doing.

I love it pal."

July: 2023

Larry Lai  [60's Rediffusion DJ]:

Andy, Thanks for keeping the 60's music alive!"

October: 2023

Jimmy Chng [Musician]:

"Yours is about the only blog that I've come across that is neither advertorial nor sponsored. It makes reading the many interesting articles more pleasurable - no irritating adverts bombarding the screen of your mobile/computer/tablet. Kudos to you for keeping it this way."

July: 2023

Wilfred Lim [Architect, Musician]:

"What you are doing for others through your present MUSIC BLOG will be remembered for perpetuity, that is when you are long gone... people outside your own family will remember you as the creator of this music blog.  Well done my friend! This blog is your niche. No one can take it away. God Bless you my brother! Am proud of you!"

August: 2023

Cedric Collars [Flight Engineer/Musician/Pianist: Perth Australia] 

with Stephanie Collars:

"I can't say anything that hasn't been said about your blog but can only add that you my friend have started something that has a very high benchmark and support from the musos and those who have dreams of being one. Well done mate "

November: 2023.