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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Andy 60s Music Blog: Singing Contest @ Singapore Conference Hall: By Author, Artist: Richard Tham.

Pamphlets promoting the event 

and the teenager decided to participate.

Author RICHARD THAM wrote this story and 

sketched the picture of Johnny Mathis above.

UP TO 600 VIEWS, 18 COMMENTS

I asked my unassuming and quiet friend Richard if he could write a story for this blog. His response was positive and immediate but said he'd rather draw than write. I asked if he could do both; so here he is, with his very unique story. Why is it unique? Figure it out dear reader and write to us. 

Thank you, Richard. You're really special... 

It's Not For Me To Say:

"During his Pre-U days, a teenager, walking down Shenton Way, saw an advertisement for a singing contest. His friends encouraged him to enter the competition.

The year was 1966. The most talked about music event, the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, originally known as the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson had ended in March in Luxemburg. It was believed that a local Sikh entrepreneur hit upon the idea to hold a singing contest in Singapore. He named it the Euro-Asian Singing Contest.

The teenager sailed through the preliminary rounds. He was very excited as he entered the Singapore Conference Hall to participate in the semi-final.

Singapore Conference Hall: 1960's

Backstage he met fellow contestants and they exchanged greetings. He started chatting with Mr. Lim, a schoolteacher. Mr. Lim said he would be singing 'On the Street where You live'. Looking at the young man, Mr. Lim said it would be more presentable to have a jacket on. However, Mr. Lim's jacket was far too large for the schoolboy. Mr. Lim managed to have a Malay contestant who is of similar build to the boy to lend his jacket. After his performance, the Malay man lent the boy his jacket.

When his turn came, the boy walked confidently on stage. He scanned the packed hall. His gaze drifted to a group of four men in the front row. They were pointing at him and laughing away. The boy froze! 

Literature taken from Archives of 

The National Library Board Singapore.

The Master of Ceremony (MC) introduced the teenager to the audience. He then asked him for the title of his song.

There was a long silence. Still dazed, the boy was unable to reply. The seasoned MC took a quick look at his queue card and joked.

"That's a good one! Ladies and gentlemen, our contestant here is bringing you one of Johnny Mathis great hit! The title of the song? 'It's Not For Me To Say!' Take it away, young man!"

The teenager courageously delivered his song. After the applause died, the young man left the stage, returned the jacket to his fellow contestant and headed straight home..."

Did you participate in one?

All comments welcome...

Author: Richard Tham [Copyrights Reserved]

Huge and colorful posters were not common in the 60's. 

In today's Singapore this poster could've been out on 

the streets and on the internet of course. 

[Pix above is just an illustration.]

Author, Artist and dog lover too.

Richard Tham.

The original singer and song of, 

'It's not for me to say,' Johnny Mathis.

YouTube Video by: hcapgolfer.

What is Talentime?

Click below:

.: Singapore 60s Music Talentime For The Masses

Images: Google; WA/AI.

Chew's Captivating Connections With Crooning Celebrities!!! By HH Chew

  UP TO 400 VIEWS!  

HH Chew with the Julie Andrews star 

at Hollywood Boulevard not too long ago.

He was in Palm Springs, California 

and rubbed shoulders with the stars.

Driving through the desert from Los Angeles to Las Vegas 

in Summer 2023, Mr. Chew had a break and visited 

Peggy Sue's Diner in California.

Entrance to Peggy Sue's...

Where he met Elvis.

A little dangerous but made for a lovely pose indeed!

Still at the Diners' with Peggy Sue.

Not only Elvis, HH Chew visited Frank Sinatra's 

home too. Now that's paying homage!

The number of shows he attended was incredible. 

Let him tell you the story...

He holds the record, I think, unless

another reader writes in with more...😄

Thanks again HH for your Hollywood travel tales

and your numerous concert attendance!

Hello again, Andy. 

Yes, I have attended a fair number of  concerts. To name some viz. Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, Olivia Newton-John, Engelbert Humperdinck, Michael Jackson, Bee Gees, Pat Boone, Skeeter Davis, Johnny Tillotson, Brian Hyland, Blue Diamonds, Johnny Lion, 

Kenny Roger, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel, Beach Boys, Madonna, Celine Dion, Tony Orlando, Julie Rogers, Herman’s Hermit, Freddie and the Dreamers, Julie Rogers, Paul Anka, Leo Sayer, Brotherhood of Man, Andy William, Ray Charles, The Supremes, The Osmonds, Eric Clapton, Sheena Easton, Manfred Mann, Frances Yip, Jacky Cheung etc. 

I may have missed some names. There are some artistes whom I have attended more than once eg Tom Jones, Olivia Newton John, Engelbert Humperdinck, Skeeter Davis, Pat Boone and Cliff Richard probably about 5 times. 

Engelbert Humperdinck: In Singapore: 

Release Me YouTube Video by: Inge Ramlan.

Some of the artistes those days were performing exclusively at Shangri-La’s Tiara Lounge, if you may recall. The Supremes, Ray Charles, Andy William performed in one of their function rooms. Some performed at The Neptune and Mandarin’s Kasbah and Belvedere.

Most of the shows were seen in Singapore during the 1970's. The charges increased during the 1980's and, with a dinner thrown in, it was *$200 per head at most restaurants.

*Today it's more than $300 for only a back seat in the galleries.

Copyrighted Images and Story by HH Chew.

Don't forget to read his 1st story when he met Skeeter Davis. Click below:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2024/02/skeeter-davis-was-friend-unassuming-hh.html

Frances Yip & NAFA Orchestra 

Singapore Indoor Stadium 2009.

'Amigos Para Siempre'

YouTube Video by: chengyu83.

Jumping Jewels & Johnny Lion in Singapore 2003 

I Like It. YouTube Video by: TheStratpete

YouTube Videos are for illustrations only.

This blog welcomes videos of artistes who performs in Singapore.

If you take information from this article for your own use, 

at least credit me because copying is stealing.

Andy.

April 1st - April Fool's Day Song List?

April Love by Pat Boone

Not all April songs have a fool's theme. Here's a short list with songs that are beautiful to listen to. It's a pity that some of these recordings are unavailable but check the music shops and you may be lucky enough to find them.

1.    April Showers (B.G.D. Sylva) Al Jolson: 1921

2.    April (Blackmore/Lord) Deep Purple: 1968 

3.    April Come She Will (Simon) Simon n Garfunkel: 1965 

4.    April Fools Dionne Warwick: 1969 

5.    April In Paris (Duke/Harburg) Frank Sinatra: 1954 

6.    April In Portugal (Ferräo/Kennedy) Vic Damone : 1953 

      Pieces of April Three Dog Night: Video by Ruth Gutierrez. Thank you.

7. April Love (Fain/Webster): Pat Boone: 1957 

8.    I'll Remember April* (Gene de Paul) Frank Sinatra: 1945 

9.    In April (Baker) Michael Cox: 1962

10.  Pieces of April (Dave Loggins) Three Dog Night: 1973

11.  April In Singapore (Bobby Sing) Michael Sing: 1965

About 50 singers have recorded this number.*

Have fun and have a great April folks! 

You Tube Video: Pieces of April.

One of the above titles is an April Fool's joke. Do you know which one?