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Andy’s 60s Music Reviews Author Eddy Eng’s New Book, ‘An Enchanting Potpourri’

The book cover, with illustrations by KM Encila.

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Enchanting it is! Here's Eddy Eng, with a potpourri of tales ranging from ghost stories, [and these are real ones, experienced by the writer himself, in his home at Emerald Hill], to stories from Singapore's corporate world with pages of his own "divergent views", and as he puts it, "musings". And surprise, surprise, he is also an artist besides being an author. He does oil paintings with framed interpretations of Venice in Italy, Zhangjiajie in China and other scenic adventures he went through during his years as a family man and as a business executive. He dedicates his book specially to his children and brother and lovingly acknowledges his wife Farrah, helping him with countless revisions.

Breezy at one end of the book; seriously different at the other, this author is like a chameleon, changing his writing style from an easy breather to that of a serious corporate lawyer facing the trial judge.

Our author is a ‘south paw’ or left~handed guitarist.

He designs all his chapters with lines from the great ones! Introducing his book, he quotes Janvier Chouteu-Chando, "The vicissitude of life teaches us about our limitations in a world with no guarantees and permanence." He says he's a die-hard believer that form and substance are both equally important and compares a good book to good food, so he fills the pages with colourful illustrations by designer Krystle Mae Encila. And they make up a great menu. The cover illustration [above] is one.

Eddy sings Elvis on board a cruise liner and wows the crowd with his performance.

Now, the reason why he's on this blog. He does not only have a flair for writing and art; Eddy is also a bass guitarist using left-handed guitars. He says that his "passion for music went back to his childhood days" and if it wasn't for his mother, "he would have been a musician or artist". He even went to music school to hone his skill. 

And to top it all, Eddy is also a pop singer. The image shows him rendering an Elvis hit  with, ‘Crying In The Chapel.’ Wow Eddy! What can’t you do?

Eddy has the last words. "This book," he spouts, " is meant to entertain, inform and provoke." So, guys, here's a book that's enchanting and absorbing, written in cheek! Delicious indeed.

Check out Eddy’s book. Read it and make your comments! 

Andy.

EDDYWRITES: 

Where words come alive.

email: EddyWrites 

Mobile:  +65 9117 5551

Sonny & Cher - 'Sing C'est La Vie' (Stereo Remix) YouTube Video by: jacob 6657

According to the author, this oldie has served a purpose in later life when things did not turn out as expected.

Eddy's left-handed guitars, one of which is a bass. He should be on stage soon with such talent and artistry.

He had to serve his army days in Singapore like other citizens do. Eddy [left] puts it, "With the boss inspecting unit parade."

Author, artist, musician, soldier and a corporate executive; Eddy Eng. Thanks, Eddy, for the chat and book. It's really been great meeting you after all these years.

[Eddy has included in the book two of his own two articles from this blog. Do you know which ones?]

Click below to read:

.: A Happy Lunar New 2024: Facing Dragons @ The Gates: 龍門遭遇 By Eddy Eng

.: Beatlemania Becomes Beat Le Mania: By Eddie Eng

Shopping for a ukulele for Farrah. Chosen one with a solid mahagony sound board. Tonal quality is better than my acoustic guitar.

Copyrights Reserved: Most illustrations are from the book.

Andy 60s Music: A Tribute To The Late Malcolm Hyder By Danny Koh

The late MALCOLM HYDER who passed away on 10 JANUARY 2026 in Singapore; reported by good friend DANNY KOH.

“Malcolm Hyder, the driving force behind our band, FLYING FEATHERS, has passed away. During our formative years, we would gather at his Joo Chiat Road home to rehearse and hone our skills. Malcolm's dynamic personality and inventive ideas not only shaped our music but also inspired our band's name. 

The members in the band were Roger Prior, Harvey Klass, Patrick Nathan and Myself.  All of us were in our 20’s. Played at the RAF Officers Club in Changi.

As I reflect on these memories, I'm reminded of his remarkable life, which included his tenure as a teacher at Siglap. He will be deeply missed.

Rest In Peace, Malcolm. Condolences to his Family.”

Written by Professional Musician/Pianist DANNY KOH. Thanks Danny. Copyrights Reserved. Click below to read about Danny.

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2010/03/danny-koh-tinkling-through-years-part-i.html

[NB: MALCOLM HYDER (left) with AUBREY MILES and THOMAS PAUL were also well known as members of a vocal group called the BAMBINOS. They were adept with favourite jazz pieces where the group would use scat and do-wop to brighten their songs.] IMAGE courtesy of JUDE GERARD PAUL.

Do write in if you remember Malcolm.

CLICK TO READ ABOUT ANOTHER OF ‘THE BAMBINOS’ 

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2017/05/aubrey-miles-from-bambinos-rip.html

Malcom HYDER left) with RICHARD ANG (on guitar) who sent the picture. Copyrights Reserved.

A NEW YEAR message 2024 from MALCOLM. Picture sent by RICHARD ANG. Thank you so much RICHARD for the photographs. Precious indeed, such images🙏

CHI BABA, CHI BABA (MY BAMBINO GO TO SLEEP.) YouTube video from PERRY COMO. A song sometimes sung by MALCOM HYDER with his group the BAMBINOS.

This posting was done on an iPad.]

Andy's 60s Music: Singapore British Band: The Dee-Tee's: Vinyl Records.

Here's a group that was pretty hot in Singapore 60s. Consisting of Caucasians who were with the British Services on our island, a group of five guys formed a band called The Dee Tee's, spotted by Philips Records and produced a vinyl under the label.

Consisting of Walter [Brad] Bradbury on vocals, Peter Crane on lead guitar, Texas [Tevan] Scott on rhythm, Peter Crowley on bass and Antony Greenwood on percussion. This band made it good at The Golden Venus, dishing out weekly Rhythm and Blues numbers. 

Out of the usual four songs on the Extended Play [EP] vinyl, they had one original called, 'Just Because', [different from Elvis’] and sung by Brad. The one on YouTube, below, 'Got Love - If You Want It'; repeats the title and it sounds typical R&B with lead guitarist Peter Crane. Another hit, 'She Belongs To Me', a Bob Dylan original, with Side Two's, 'Big Boss Man', an Elvis hit.

The Dee Tee's, 'Got Love If You Want It'. 

Garage from Singapore, original 45 EP: 1966

YouTube Video by: Rocking Soho

Their manager G.N. Anastasi penned a back-cover write-up. He said, "It was originally a quiet afternoon. Then the peace was irrevocably shattered. The Dee-Tee's had moved in the studio, and what turned out to be a memorable occasion was under way.

After many hours a great deal of sweating [for the benefit of the ladies, after copious perspiration] this masterpiece came to its fantastic conclusion.

It was sheer madness from the start, but if fellow souls exist in this world of ours, I vow that they will join us in raving about this group of joy bringers."

Below: The Golden Venus hotspot in the 1960's where folks explore the bottles galore and also listen to the pop groups playing there. [Pix from: coconuts.co]

Click below to check Horace Wee's story:

.: Golden Venus True Story A Parallel Universe Horace Wee

If there's anyone out there who's familiar with this group, please write in. All comments are welcome.

The Dee-Tee's - 'Just Because'.

YouTube Video by: David Oldman.

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Singapore 60s Music Comments About Our Own Veterans. From Clarence Chung.

Clockwise: Ravi Coopusamy, Chris Rodrigo, 

Victor Pillay, Ivor Lesslar, Nik Osman

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I've had a blast working with these really battle-hardened veteran musicians. Truly an honor for a young man like me.

Chris Rodrigo, the supporter of local music and truly unbridled facial hair, stands tall and was the manager of the band for the day. Thanks Chris!

Ivor Lesslar is a tall Eurasian man who is much kinder than he looks. I swear he belongs to an ancient and rare breed of electric guitar players who is able to wield a Fender Stratocaster and coax beautiful and musical tones out of it. The other person whom I know belongs to this breed is of course Mr. Latiff Jalil with his fat Strat! 

Nick Osman plays a mean drum groove and its truly amazing how such loud and accurate tones can come out of such a small man. Standing in front of his drumkit, I felt my cranium almost explode from the tremendous volume of his kick drum. He's also the only drummer I know who walks around 24/7 with a metronome and headset and I am curious to know if he's also keeping time when having a conversation with people. 

A hardcore music/jazz lover and representative of the Indian ethnic group in the band, Ravi Coopusamy seems to be the baby of the band even when I am around. His childlike demeanor means that he is instantly forgiven on the occasion he tinkles the wrong notes on the ivories.

Maestro Victor Pillay calls himself an Indian Peranakan. I am completely blown away by his splendid piano technique, restraint and easygoing character. A gem in Singapore and hands down the best piano player I've personally worked with. 

Newer is not better. Different, yes. The old school cats are incredible team players in a band and they definitely have much to pass on.

Written by: Clarence Chung

18th January 2013.

Thanks so much Clarence. Hope you still remember this article you wrote some years ago. If you are still out there and reading this post, do write in again.

Andy.

22nd August, 2025.

Pop Music From Singapore 80's: 'Bloom Fund' Charity Drive For Retired Local Artistes: By Fabian Foo

From left, with TRCL CEO Colin Goh, Andy,

Fabian Foo [Author] and Richard Tham.

The 'Rice Company Limited' organised a Charity Drive

in support of retired local artistes.

'Don't Write Us Off Concert'

Blu Jaz, Eu Tong Sen Street.

The Central Clark Quay

Singapore

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Hi Andy,

It was great that we managed to catch up yesterday with each other after such a long time. The meetup was fruitful as we got to attend a charity gig at Blu Jaz Club on 31st July 2025, where we enjoyed an evening of nostalgic music from our local talents.

It was so meaningful for many of our local entertainers putting their musical talents for a worthy cause, The Bloom Fund.

Let us hope that more charity drives for the music society will continue in the near future.

Fabian Foo

Author/Videographer.

Andy, Fabian [Author/Videographer], Colin [CEO], Richard.

With Richard Tham and John Klass.

Musician Clarence Tan, 

Singer Jimmy Yap, Andy, Fabian Foo

Stephen Francis, the man who organised the show and was

MC too, with good friend and recording artiste Irene Yap.

Clement Chow with his spectacular jacket and tie.

"There you are Clement, you're on my blog."

With good friend John Klass: DJ, singer, musician

and all-round entertainer, formerly from Gold 90.5 FM,

MediaCorp. 

Cedric Cork [Vietnam War active musician]

With DJ Larry Lai [Vintage RadioSG]

Singer Maia [from Irene Yap's FB page]

Sound Engineer Tony Teo, no sound, no show!

Actually, the most important man for the two nights.

Bellingham [from Irene Yap's FB page].

Jive Talkin' [from Stephen Francis' FB page]

Stephen Francis: Organiser and Musician.

YouTube Video by: Foo Jong Fook.

John Klass singing 'Footloose'

at Blu Jaz Club 31st July 2025 

YouTube Video by Foo Jong Fook.

Jive Talking: Fantastic Singapore Group at 

Blu Jaz Clark Quay 31st July, 2025.

YouTube Video by Foo Jong Fook. 

Speedway: 'Highway Star' 

Blu Jaz Clark Quay 31st July, 2025.

YouTube Video by Foo Jong Fook. 

Message From Colin Goh [CEO]:

My sincere thanks to you Uncle Foo Jong Fook for contributing to this blog and sharing your reflections on the inaugural edition of The Don’t Write Us Off Concert in support of The Bloom Fund.

By way of background, The Bloom Fund harnesses the power of the arts to support vulnerable seniors and foster meaningful intergenerational connections. Rooted in the belief that aging should be accompanied by dignity, creativity, and community, the fund engages seniors—particularly those experiencing isolation or cognitive challenges—through participatory arts programmes, creative workshops, and public showcases. By bringing together youth and older adults in shared artistic experiences, Bloom bridges generational divides and nurtures social cohesion.

More than just a fund, Bloom serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder that seniors, too, deserve the opportunity to grow, express, and flourish—especially in the later chapters of life.

A heartfelt thank you as well to Andy Young for so generously gracing the occasion. Let’s make time to reconnect soon—I’d love to hear more of your stories and insights on the music scene of yesteryear.

Author/Videographer.

Fabian Foo Jong Fook with Mrs. Foo

Thanking the folks below for their part in this Charity Drive'

It was truly the local Pop Singapore Concert for this 2025 year!

Stephen Pianist/Singer

Anthony Kwah on Keyboards

Jimmy Lee on Drums

Din Safari on Bass

Sebastian Ho on guitar

Regi Leo on guitar

Emcees for 2 nights- Chris Henson & Rob Collins

31st July: - Bellingham Band

31st- Jive Talkin' Band

31st- John Klass

31- Speedway (5 member band)

31st- Rozie Rahim

31st - Robert Fernando

31st- Clement Chow

31st- Shawn De Mello

1st August - Stephen Francis

1st - Maia Lee

1st - Jenny Vie

1st - Alia D’melda

1st - Jylian Khoo

1st - Dominic Wong

1st- Skye Sirena

1st- Jason Chung

1st- Rob Collins

DJs:

Dj Vijay

Dj Martin

Sound engineer- Tony Teo.

More videos and photos coming in. Check this blog everyday!

 

Not everyone can be featured though! 😸

Connie Francis: A Tribute To A Legend Who Influenced Singapore Pops.

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RIP:

Ms CONNIE FRANCIS: 

Dec. 12/1937 - July 16/025

Age: 87.

Concetta Rosa Maria was in the top 30 list of most popular singers in the 50s. Her songs are too many to mention so check her out. She became the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100.

My favourites include, 'Who's Sorry Now', 'Stupid Cupid', 'My Happiness', 'Mama', 'Frankie', 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own,' and 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool'.

Connie Francis' influenced much in Singapore's pop music scene with many of her millions of hit singles. 

In fact she was so popular in the 50s and 60s that the title of Singapore's Connie Francis belongs to two ladies. Patricia Pestana is the official title holder and Veronica Young could be the other one. And they do sing like Connie Francis.

The Crescendos 'Mr Twister' [sung by Susan Lim] sold more copies than Connie Francis' original and was number 10 in Philips International Top Ten. 'Stupid Cupid' has been made into a guitar instrumental by a pop guitar group called, The Stylers. Elvis recorded 'My Happiness' a long time ago.

Other songs?

This post was originally from: 

Tuesday, 10th February, 2009.

Goodbye Ms Francis. We love you...

Connie Francis: Where The Boys Are.

YouTube Video by: Crinale819.

Connie Francis: Stupid Cupid. 

YouTube Video By: 

Smurfstools Music Time Machine.

Images: Google.

One special lady singer whose songs, as many as she recorded, 

became hits. Ah! That's something to remember her by.

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

Natasha Low in 'Emerald Hill: 

The Little Nyonya Story'.

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20240504-3569448

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Ms Natasha Low [30] was first featured on this blog in 2013 when she was a K-Pop singer with the group called, SKarf. Now she's a pop TV actress on our Singapore screen acting as a boisterous, fierce but kind-hearted young nyonya. What a change in roles but definitely for the better!

Congratulations Tasha. You've come a long way. Your family must really be proud of you. 

Best to read the previous article below to learn more about Natasha and her famous family...

Comments are welcome...

Click to read:👇

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/search?q=natasha+low

Natasha, during her K-Pop

days, has since left her group.

Kit Chan: Emerald Hill Theme Song 

Official Music Video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZB28Fm4Wpg

Images: Google.

Disclaimer:

This post is personal and not promotional.

Singapore 60's Music: Keith Locke [Quests]: 'Don't Play That Song' With Fred Ching

Good friend and author of this article 

Fred Ching with Keith Locke. Check them out.

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A bygone golden age of music, stunning musicians, brilliant voices and perfect harmonies, dear Brother Andy! Only the tender mercy of God did I ever get to meet Keith Locke. 

I was attending a concert to watch my childhood idol, Veronica Young at NLB Singapore. I was at this charity event and this dude was seated next to me. I recognised him.. and said ‘wow’ you’re Keith Locke? Blessings. 

We stepped out to take a breather during interval, and I thank him for his contributions to our Singapore music scene with The Quests. I asked him for an autograph and he scribbled it out on a card that I carried around in my wallet until it disintegrated! 

Concert tickets for Keith's show in 2012 Singapore that

Fred attended. Fred has watched 100s of international

pop music performances in Singapore alone...

We had supper together with Veronica and friends after the show. We walked Veronica back to her hotel and I took Keith for a car ride. I blasted some of the Quests songs and it brought tears to his eyes on hearing some of the songs that he wrote. 

What a remarkable man who worked extremely hard for his days with The Quests, probably the biggest Singapore band of all time! Wherever Keith may be.. God bless him.

🙏❤️🙏.. 

By Fred Ching     

Fred Ching has authored

a number of articles for this blog.

Check him out under LABELS below.

Keith Locke, 'Don't Play That Song'.

YouTube Video by: William Chan.

[With Ernesto Valerio, Veronica Young and

the amiable Jimmy Yap.]

With Henry Chua, Quests bassist, 

who went solo with Keith.

Here's socialite Jolly Jimmy Yap [in white], singing  

beside Keith Locke. Everyone calls him Mr. Everywhere. 

He is everywhere. Video has 20,000 plus views.

Images: Google.

A Malaysian Blog Reader Tributes Reggie Verghese, Martin Pereira, Vincent Lim, Iskandar Mirza Ismail.

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Anita Sarawak and Tracy Huang

Anita Serawak - 'Ayam Den Lapeh'

YouTube Video from:Zulkifli Ahmad

'Hello Darling': Tracy Huang

YouTube Video from: Michael Lim

"I am a Malaysian...": A Letter From Across The Causeway.

While checking letters from readers I came across this Anonymous comment below. Thank you so much dear reader and friend for writing from across the Causeway about these four very talented musical producers and the vinyl records that resulted, which were later sold during the cassette years.

Here's the letter in full:

"I am a Malaysian 61 now in 2024 and remember as far back as in the late 1970’s when my gifted and talented school mate who came from a musically inclined family bought the Anita Sarawak and Tracy Huang cassettes [images] and shared and played them for us. 

I was only about 15 or 16 at that time and the first thing I noticed was how remarkably the production sounded… it sounded very similar to the originals but sung by local divas Anita and Tracy... naturally, we read the credits. It started, 'Produced by Reggie Verghese...'

The original cassette of Tracy Huang 

as specified on the label and cover.

Cassette tapes of Tracy Huang 

sold well during the 1970s.

For illustration only as these 

cassettes above may be pirated copies.

Two other names, and were mostly being associated in other future collaborations were Martin Pereira and Vincent Lim [father of our well-known Singapore opposition party member, Jamus Lim]… till today, and add one more, the late Iskandar Mirza Ismail; nothing remotely close has ever come from Singapore as classy and of such quality standard from these four names… 

Cassette tapes of Anita Sarawak were recorded, 

produced and made by the awesome foursome 

mentioned by our Anonymous reader. 

The illustrations above may be pirated copies.

Original cassette with EMI Label.

They were trailblazers… so many throwing around names like King of Swing, King of this and King of that but no one remotely came close with the above talented and awesome foursome…

Thank you Singapore…thank you Reggie, Martin, Vincent and Iskandar … all great musicians & great humble human beings." 

NB:

Beside the original ones many of these cassettes sold were pirated copies. A lot of them were sold in the open market, legally or otherwise. Business was brisk as production was cheap and sold for merely $2.00 a piece or thereabouts. 

I am just wondering how the rightful companies and music producers dealt with this issue... Comments are welcome from readers.

Images: Google.