Andy 60s Music: Selamat Hari Raya 2026 To All Muslim Friends, Readers

 

TO ALL MY READERS, FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTING WRITERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT ALL THESE YEARS. ANDY.

Ahmad Jais - 'Selamat Hari Raya' [Official Music Video] YouTube Video from: Hari Raya. 

Cartoon is a brilliant greeting from former journalist IRENE HOE. Thanks Irene. [Above pix is by famous Malay cartoonist, Datuk Mohammed Nor Khalid or LAT, from Malaysia.]

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Andy 60s Music: Sedara Baba And Nyonya: Relatives Names By Alvin Oon.

Sedara Baba Nyonya (The Relatives Name Song)

YouTube Video By:

#peranakansayang #babanyonya #peranakan

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Enjoy this original song as we learn how to call our relatives the proper Baba Malay way! 'Sedara Baba Nyonya' is written, composed and arranged by Alvin Oon.

Lead vocalist - Tony Quek; Children vocalists - Denzil Kwah, Darius Oon, Doran Oon; Additional vocals - Alvin Oon.

THE ARTICLE BELOW IS WRITTEN TONGUE IN CHEEK:

Wow! Here is ALVIN OON again with another creative, informative but humorous song to help you remember how to call members of your family, with courtesy and respect, using PERANAKAN or BABA language. Not easy to remember them though! No kidding!

 😄 Good Luck!!!

Below and detailed, my own creation and explanation:

In Peranakan or Baba Language, if she's your Elder Sister, call her TACHI.

If she’s your Brother's Wife, call her ENSO. 

If she’s your Father's Elder Sister, call her MAK KO.

If she’s your Mother's Elder Sister, call her TUA EE.

If she’s not married and she's free, what do you call her? WOW WEE!

😍

Maybe it's best that you listen many, many times how the video explains the name change.

After listening to the video, are you able to name your relatives in Baba Language, depending on your own status in the family? If you manage, that's truly wonderful because it's important to do so, otherwise, you may have a problem relating to them.

Nah! Just kidding. But then, some of your relatives may be KAY-POH, which means BUSY BODY? Oh! 

😎 Hmm!

Thanks, ALVIN OON and his singing group for the YouTube Video, without which this blog post could never have been produced.

The versatile, creative and humorous Alvin Oon.

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.: Desserts From The Nyonya Table: For Washing The Mouth... "Chuchi Mulut"

.: Madu Dan Racun, Arie Wibowo, Sarong Kebaya Nyonyas: Evonne Dance Studio

.: Angeline Wong: 黄晓凤 : Si Jantung Hati: My Sweet Heart: 印尼歌曲, Nyonya n Jasmine Flower

.: Natasha Low: TV Actress: "Emerald Hill: The Little Nyonya Story"

.: Merry Makan To You 2019 From Alvin Oon

Goodbye Yusnor Ef: A Tribute To A Great Friend, Composer, Producer n Teacher.

The late Yusnor Ef

Always a great friend and always so sincere in everything he did. He was honoured with a Cultural Medallion too and wrote 250 Malay songs for Singapore.

Goodbye Yusnor. 

Yusnor Ef has passed away on 16th April, 2025. Condolences to his wife and family.

Here are some stories about this author and historian: his friends, connections and work. Click the link:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2010/08/carlito-meets-kassim-selamat-and-yusnor.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2013/12/yusnor-250-songs-prolific-talent.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2011/10/muzik-melayu-sejak-1940-oleh-yusnor-ef.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2019/06/yusnor-ef-lyricist-50th-wedding.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2011/08/aku-dia-dan-lagu-lagu2-nostalgia-lirik_29.html

There are at least 5 more articles about Yusnor on this blog.

Check content page below.

R.I.P my 60s music friend. 

Selamat tinggal, Che'gu.

Comments are welcome.

Images: Copyrights Reserved.

Raya 2025: SG 60 Anniversary: Celebrate Together.

WISHES,

SELAMAT HARI RAYA 

AIDIL FITRI 2025

Lagu2 Ya Alif Ewa Ewa Hari Raya

YouTube Video by: mszane14.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM5X5DU5aHQ

A special Hari Raya greeting from The Teepees.

[Thanks ladies, especially Freda Hanum 

who did this beautiful art piece:]

From left: Anna, Rose, Freda, Rumini.

Check them out from this connection:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2019/10/singapore-60s-music-girl-group-teepees.html

👇or click LABELS below. 

Hari Raya 2023 Singapore 60's Malay Pop Musicians: My Special Friends.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI 2023

TO ALL READERS, FRIENDS & WRITERS!

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Here are some very good musician friends from the 60's and 70's who made a name for themselves, even up to the 80's and 90's in Singapore.

I am highlighting a few whom I know personally and still keeping in touch with. Thanks guys for accompanying me and entertaining us these so many years. Have a jolly Hari Raya Puasa.

Click connections to read about each musician.

You can find these friends all over this blog. Just key in their names under SEARCH on the right hand column.

Wishing also my other Muslim readers, friends and contributing writers near and far, Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Tahun 2023.

Danny Boy, actually Mohd. Khan from 

'The Silver Strings' who later stormed 'The Thunderbirds' 

with his quick lightning sticks on the drum-set.

Connect:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/danny-boy-percussionist-silver-strings.html

Mohd. Jalani, the piano connoisseur who amazes with his

keyboard capers. He entertained at top hotels in Singapore.

Jovial but patient, Jalani is indeed a good friend.

Connect:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/keyboardist-who-goes-overboard-nani.html

We were friends since youth, Paul Ibrahm was 

singing and playing with me and The Velvetones but 

later performed with many top bands in Singapore.

Connect:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/search?q=paul+ibrahm

Freda Hanum, Rose Kassim, Rumini Ra’oef and Anna Law

are The Teepees and conquered all nightclub territories

in Singapore and internationally. One of the best girl bands ever.

This poster has been specially created by

Freda Hanum, keyboardist for Teepees.

Thanks Freda.

Connect:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/search?q=teepees

A good friend indeed, the late Abdulah Yusof Nawawi or Bobo, 

was not only a great guitarist but was an entertainer on stage, 

jumping and prancing with his fabulous antics.

Connect:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/bobo-lead-and-rhythm-heavy-metal-or.html

Comments are always welcome.

Siti Nurhaliza - 'Nazam Lebaran' 

(Official Music Video) SuriaRecordsSRC

From: YouTube.

'Gado Gado': Spicy Indonesian Salad And Song

Gado-Gado The Dish

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Originally from Indonesia or Betawi, it is a spicy Indonesian salad of raw and also slightly boiled, steamed vegetables and hard-boiled eggs. The boiled potatoes, fried tofu and tempeh, with rice wrapped in a banana leaf, called lontong, are served with a peanut sauce dressing. The sauce can either be poured over the entire dish or dipped according to the diners' wish.

Gado Gado The Song:

It is traditional or folk song that centers around the home and family, is common in Asia. Indonesia is no exception. Gado-gado is a very popular dish from the kitchen tables of the thousands of islands in the Indonesian Archipelago. It is the first song with a food theme that I learnt as a child of the 40s in Singapore.

The other popular one with a similar theme is Rujak Uleg (Indonesian Salad) with lyrics in Javanese. The ingredients for both include fresh and boiled vegetables like long beans, bean sprouts, sliced potatoes, tame-pay (fermented beans), fried tofu and prawn crackers. The gravy is pound fried groundnuts with chilli sauce.

Keroncong Instruments with Indonesian musicians.

https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/kampung-tugu-the-identity-of-keroncong/

Gado Gado The Lyrics [with English interpretation]

Gado-gadonya, Bung, dari Jakarta

(Gado gado brother, is from Jakarta)

Sangat digemari rakyat jelata…

(Loved by citizens in the country)

Satu bungkusnya, Bung, sa-tengah rupiah, Bang Achmad pulang, Bung sudah sedia…

(A packet costs half a rupiah, when husband Achmad comes home his gado2 is ready)

Gado-Gado Jakarta - Orkes Keroncong Rumput

Screen Shot from YouTube Video by: RUMPUT

Jika Mpoh minah, Bung malas ke dapur

(If wife Poh Minah is too lazy to go to the kitchen)

Semua ada: tahu goreng, kerupuk udang,

campur-campur… tahu goreng, kerupuk udang,

(Everything's in: fried tofu, fried prawn-crackers, a good mix,

Bila Mpok Minah, Bung malas belanja

(When wife Minah is too lazy to market)

Beli gado-gado dari Jakarta 

(She buys gado-gado, Jakarta styled).

Gado-Gado Jakarta - Orkes Keroncong Rumput

YouTube Video by: RUMPUT

Lyrics: http://lirik.kapanlagi.com/artis/mus_mulyadi/gado-gado_jakarta

Images: Google.

Interpretation: Andy.

[This article is an expanded re-post from 23rd July, 2011.]

Singapore 60's Music Blog Is 15 Years Old: 新加坡 60 年代的音乐博客已经 15 岁了

START YOUR JOURNEY:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2008/11/rex-cinema-paul-anka-contest-fun-part-1.html

OR CLICK:

 

[1] IMAGES ON RIGHT COLUMN OF PAGE >>

OR

[2] 'LABELS' BELOW.

CHEERS!

Angeline Wong: 黄晓凤 : Si Jantung Hati: My Sweet Heart: 印尼歌曲, Nyonya n Jasmine Flower

(黄晓凤)  ANGELINE WONG 

SI JANTUNG HATI（印尼歌曲）

 OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: NSR Chinese

New Southern Records Malaysia

@nsrnanfang

The above video generated 10 million+ views.

This posting is specially for international readers who may wish to understand the language and culture of S.E. Asian pop music.

[Thanking the above person and company for compiling the video. 

There is no financial gain to this post. It is done to promote 

the song, language, culture and the Malaysian people.]

UP TO 3,400 VIEWS 

   20+ COMMENTS    

Like I have always mentioned, "Ten million viewers cannot be wrong!" Pretty Malaysian *nyonya Ms Angeline Wong sings it well and her expressions denote the very animated and cute lyrics that go with the song. Simple as the song is, unless you understand the Malay language, you might still be wondering why it established so many views.

A *nyonya is a Straits-born Chinese lady.

She is in sarong kebaya.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/792915078158724170/

Below is the literal translation; 

nuances in the language can differ:

My figure is slim not because I have insufficient food

My eyes are red not because I have insufficient sleep

Sad is my heart because... of my **sweetheart [twice].

A week ago he came home, 

My yearning for him left me half-dead [mentally exhausted?],

My affair with him, oh oh, my sweetie pie, oh [twice].

'You promised that I'm the only one you'll wait for

When I left, you injected the #Melati flower

But now I realise it was all a dream'.

I sing alone to amuse myself

I don't want to be hurt a second time...

My experience with him, my sweetie pie, oh [thrice].

[the whole song is repeated]

# Bunga Melati = A Jasmine Flower

Symbol of purity and devotion.

steemit.com/photography

*nyonya = Straits-born lady who speaks a mix of Hokien/Malay. 

She would usually be dressed in a sarong kebaya. 

**'sweetheart', 'sweetie pie' or 'lover' 

#Bunga Melati = the Jasmine flower

'kau sunting-kan' = literal = ' you injected'

Singer Angeline Wong

The chorus girls dressed in typical 

Malay gold sarong kebaya.

Images: Google and YouTube Video.

Thanks to Mr. Alfred Wong who

recommended the above song.

Please read the comments below.

Click below for another nyonya song n dance:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2024/01/blog-post.html

Cruisin Crashin Car Crazy Celebrated In Songs: Formula One Race 2024?

The Beach Boys

This posting has be regenerated from 2022:

Car Crazy:

With the Singapore 2022 Formula 1 Night Race and expensive COEs in the headlines recently, cars were the subject on everyone's lips. Apparently second-hand vehicles were selling better and it didn't stop the richer ones from buying new. 

Although a hot topic in Singapore, cars have never been celebrated in song here as in the US. In fact certain models have been immortalised by American artistes in love with these machines. So how many of the following songs are you familiar with?

Image: https://greatoldies.com/mustang-sally/

Mustang Sally:

Both music and car aficionados are familiar with Mustang Sally as the Mustang has been a symbol of speed among American motorists for many years, helped along by Steve McQueen’s car chase through the streets of San Francisco in a GT 390 Fastback in Bullitt (1968).

In 1966, Wilson Pickett scored a hit with this R&B rocker about a lady who was advised to slow down, because she was moving too fast. Written by Bonny Rice, it has since become known as a Pickett anthem. You’ve been riding all over town, ooh, guess you gotta put your flat feet on the ground. Ride, Sally, ride.

'Mustang Sally' by Wilson Pickett 

YouTube video from: glazer1134

"Mustang Sally" [Mack Rice - 1966]

"Look it here.

I bought you a brand new mustang nineteen sixty five. Huh

Now you come around signifying a woman, you don't wanna let me ride

Mustang Sally, now baby, oh Lord, guess you better slow that mustang down

Huh, oh Lord. Look here

You been running all over the town

Oh! I got to put your flat feet on the ground. Huh, What I said now?"

Little Deuce Coupe:

Drag racing, while illegal, is nonetheless an American tradition. The Beach Boys (image) paid tribute to it in this ode to a ’32 Ford with a big V8. Brian Wilson co-wrote this with a disc jockey named Roger Christian, who was heavily into cars. Also, there’s the suggestion the little deuce coupe can do 140 mph, an exaggeration really. The song reached No. 15 on the U.S. pop charts in 1963.

Hot Rod Lincoln:

Most people know the version by the country and rockabilly band Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, which was released early in 1972 and rose to No. 9 on the pop charts. One of the more famous lines goes like this: My pappy said, ‘Son, you’re gonna drive me to drinkin’, if you don’t stop driving that Hot Rod Lincoln. There was an earlier version, written in 1955.

409:

The Beach Boys recorded 409 (a Chevrolet) in 1962, and more than a dozen other songs about cars. 409 was released as the B-side of Surfin’ Safari. Most of the lyrics are fairly simple and repetitive, such as Giddy up 409 and She’s real fine my 409. The Beach Boys were infatuated with girls, cars and the beach, often in the same song.

G.T.O:

Ronny and the Daytonas (image) came out of Nashville with dreams of mimicking the Beach Boys’ sound but had mixed success. G.T.O., penned by John Wilkin, was released shortly after the car itself and reached No. 4 on the charts in 1964.

Although they did not have staying power, they did hammer at the car theme and sold more than a million singles of this song as well as a half-million albums.

Naik Kereta Ku: the late Rudyn.

YouTube Video from: nostalgia hassny.

Naik Kereta-ku: [Ride In My Car]

Did Singapore 60s music have songs for cars too? Yes, it's a Malay song, called Naik Kereta Ku by the late Rudyn, who happened to be an old friend. His group was known as the Impian Bateks. The song was a hit in Singapore and Malaysia. Now who says we're not interested in cars?

Comments please?

This post has been revitalised from September, 2010.

[Information, by Michael Ventre (19.3.2007), has been edited for brevity. Website is unavailable now.]

Read DRIVE below:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2022/07/latest-coe-prices-singapore-beatles.html

Disclaimer: 

This posting is not advertising cars for sale nor does it encourage speeding on our beautiful roads. 

Krontjong Indonesia Yang Tulen - Sajekti & Sam Saimun Dengan Achmad And His Band.

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This posting has been revised.

During my chat with *Brian Richmond on 'Music and Me' [SG. Vintage Radio], I explained how my father introduced me to the lovely kronchong music he loved when he would listen to them on the Indonesian radio broadcasts in Singapore in the 50's. 

*Connect later to listen to interview:

https://podcasts.radioactive.sg/?id=a8df8621b326ba5992d4c6d735439d3f&track=34

SONGS I LOVE: 

Another friend, with lots of records to give away, called me a few days ago and I came home with a box of beautiful krontjong (Indonesian spelling) vinyl. Since I grew up with this music, it was elation undescribed. One of the pieces found is this fantastic vinyl by Sajekti and Sam Saimun with Achmad and his Band (Record detail: Orkes Krontjong Asli XCSV 94824).

The songs, 12 in all, include an English explanation for each krontjong. What more can anyone ask for? The titles on Side One include: Krontjong Rindu Malam, Rangkaian Melati, Krontjong Penawar Duka, Krontjong Hanja Untukmu, Krontjong Sapulidi, Krontjong Telomojo.

On Side Two: Krontjong Senjuman Chandra, Bengawan Solo, Krontjong Air Laut, Krontjong Mawar Sekuntum, Krontjong Hanya Engkau, Krontjong Senda.

'Bengawan Solo': Chan Yung Yung.

*YouTube Video from: MUdotcom

As a sampling of the quality and details given on the back sleeve to explain the lyrics, Bengawan Solo (internationally popular) is presented thus: "The story of a river in Solo (Central Java), made famous in song and story, that during the dry season is almost empty of water but when the rainy season comes overlflows its banks, bearing the prahus of merchants with their wares. (above video is from You Tube and not from the vinyl record mentioned).

Originating in the Seribu Gunung (Thousand Mountains), the river flows turbulently at times, quietly at others, till it empties into the ocean beyond. The melody became famous during the Revolution of 1945." (Composer: Gesang; Singer: Sam Saimun)

And this piece of information is only one of 11 others. Another favourite, Krontjong Air Laut has a shorter piece, "Ocean Water, the title, is like other pantun songs, for improvisation, the name being just a name." (Improvisation, where singers 'battle' their wits with on-the-spot lyrics, is common in Indonesian, Malay and Peranakan pantun, a form of verse in the Indonesian/Malay language).

Comment anyone?

Original article/Image: Andy Lim Collection.

You Tube: Bengawan Solo - Chan Yung Yung by MUdotcom

Terry Offord (YouTube Comment:)

This beautiful song brings back happy memories of Ambassador Hotel Katong, Singapore, where I listened to this and many other Mandarin Singers, that was back in the early 1950's, I have many CD's of Mandarin and Keronchong Music which I adore. It is tranquil and pleasant to listen to.

'Krontjong Moritsku': 

Sam Saimun (1924-1972). 

YouTube Video from: Johny Damar.

One of the first few kerontjongs I listened to were 'Moritsku', 'Jembatan Merah' and of course, 'Gambang Semarang.' My father would be all ears to the radio frequency on Republic Indonesia listening to them. Beside these songs, my mother listened to the Shanghai divas like Chou Shuen and others to listen to her favourites. 

When it came to my turn, Elvis would break the hotel and rocked the jailhouse while the Beatles and Tom Jones screamed their lungs out calling to Jude and Delilah!

'Jembatan Merah' - Sundari Soekotjo.
YouTube Video from: Sundari Soekotjo.

Image: from a Private Collection.

Sweet Malay Lady On Drums: Hari Raya Puasa Idil Fitri Song: Nur Amira Syahira.

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This TIK-TOK video was sent by Mrs Daisy Koh.

First time on video, a lady drummer in sarong kebaya. She is so sweet and versatile. She sings too and has such a pretty smile. An attractive musician indeed.

Thank you for the Selamat Hari Raya Drum Song.

[If readers can send details about her, it will be posted on this blog.]

Video: Tik-Tok.

Drummer: Nur Amira Syahira.

Thanks to 

Ivor Lesslar

Cedric Cork

Jimmy Yap

A number of friends above wrote in providing the name of our drummer's identity. Apparently she has been drumming for many years. This pretty lady is a celebrity in Malaysia. Her 'Selamat Hari Raya' song has just been recorded on YouTube two weeks ago and hitting nearly half a million views already. 

She has 2.75 million subscribers on her YouTube account.

All the best Nur Amira Syahira. Thank you for the memories...

YouTube Video by Nur Amira Syahira.

Malaysia.

From Malaysia to Taiwan...

Connect below:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2015/06/wild-attractiveness-taiwan-lady-drummer.html