The Siglap Five

December 1, 2006

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The Siglap Five were formed in 1963 with Hamid (vocals), Karim (guitar), Nick (bass), Hamidon (organ) and Ariff (drums). When Hamid left, Jeffridin joined and they were known as Jeffridin & The Siglap Five. Later, Kamsin was brought in officially as the fifth member and to play the rhythm guitar. When Ariff left, Jaffar Kupe replaced him on drums. The Siglap Five were the first band to record R&B in Malay. They recorded three EP’s with Jeffridin, two SP’s backing Evey Lyn and Edison Eddie (Sabah) and one EP in their own name. The Siglap Five had three singers: Jeffridin, Fatimah M Amin and Hussein Ismail.

Jeffridin & The Siglap Five: Puja’an Terhina, Menari, Nad Suchi Untuk Mu, Adek Mu.
Evey Lyn & The Siglap Five: I cried for you, Tell me if it’s true.
The Siglap Five: Peritiwa di awangan.

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D’Starlights

December 1, 2006

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Pinoy Music.
One of the better known Pilipino bands which played in clubs around Singapore in 1967. They changed the mindset of local bands by introducing brass and the keyboard to augment the basic setup for a guitar band. They also played a lot of American-influenced music with great harmony and voicing.

From L to R: Rico Infante (guitar), Amado (saxophone), Rolly (keyboards), Boy (drums) and Eddie Bing (bass & trumpets).

A man without love, El pussy cat, Everything, For a few dollars more, Hip hug her, I believe, Louie Louie, Massachusetts, Miss you, Mr Lovin’ luggage man, Peanuts, Something on my mind.

Cynthia Law with D’Starlights: I only live to love you, I really don’t want to know, Pretty ribbons, This is my prayer.

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Anita Sarawak

December 1, 2006

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Anita Sarawak has became Singapore’s diva supreme since busting into the pop scene in the 60s. With a famous film actress as her mother (Siput Sarawak) and an equally successful film producer father (Roomai Noor), show business is in her blood. Anita is known for her husky voice, funky dance moves, outlandish costumes and daring stage presence. Having gained celebrity status in the Far East, Anita decided to venture further afield in Las Vegas. With her band American Dream, she entertained at Caesar’s Palace for over ten years until her retirement in 2001. Anita Sarawak is back in Singapore but continued to be active in the music scene, hosting The Anita Talkshow, appearing on TV and in films, opening her own jewelry line (The Anita Sarawak Cinta Collection), and publishing a cook book (Anita Sarawak Cooking with Love).

Akhirnya kini pasti, Antara yang manis, Asmara, Bawalah daku pergi, Bercanda di pasiran pantai, Bisikan cinta, Cintamu muzik Dihatiku, Cinta nan satu, Dengar ini cerita, Getaran, Joget sayang di sayang, Kisah kawanku, Lodeh mak lodeh, Menunggu nasi minyak, Tragedi buah epal.

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Anneke Gronloh

December 1, 2006

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Anneke Gronloh was born in Celebes (Indonesia). She moved to The Netherlands at an early age. Her first four singles (Brandend Zand, Paradiso, Soerabaja and Cimeroni) all became No. 1 in the Netherlands in 1962 and 1963. She represented and sang the Dutch entry for the 1964 Eurovision Song Contest, Jij Bent Mijn Leven . Anneke toured Indonesia and SE-Asia region regularly and recorded Oh Malaysia! (a remake of Brandend Zand in celebration of the newly formed Federation of Malaysia) and other popular Malay songs like Boeroeng kaka, Nina bobo, O Papa Oja, Bengawan solo and Buka Pintu.

(BOEROENG KAKA)
Boeroeng Kaka toea
Mentjiok di tjende la
Neneh soedah toea
Gigingja tinggal doea
Leitrum, Leitrum, Leitrum la la la
Leitrum, Leitrum, Leitrum la la la
Leitrum, Leitrum, Leitrum la la la

(OH, MALAYSIA)
On the shore, beyond the tropical sea
You will stand to welcome me
On the shore, beneath the sky so blue
All my dreams at last will come true
Oh, Malaysia – land of glory
Where I found my heart’s true love
In a night so warm and tender
With the moon and stars above
On the shore, beyond the tropical sea
You will stand to welcome me
On the shore, beneath the sky so blue
All my dreams at last will come true
When we parted, life was sadness
And the sun refused to shine
Soon we’ll meet in dear Malaysia
You will be forever mine
On the shore, beyond the tropical sea
You will stand to welcome me
On the shore, beneath the sky so blue
All my dreams at last will come true

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Rita Chao 凌雲

December 1, 2006

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Rita Chao sang many wonderful and stylied Mandarin covers of popular English songs. Her first recording was an SP “Shake, shake, shake” with “Happy, happy, birthday” on the B-side. She was paired with the top guitar band from Singapore, The Quests. It was instant stardom. Rita Chao with The Quests made many great records together. When The Quests went to Hong Kong, Rita recorded with the “other” best band, The Surfers, and continued to be popular and very successful.

Rita Chao with The Quests: Shake, shake, shake, Happy, happy, birhday, Wolly bully, As tears go by, Let true love begin, The boy next door, Pretty flamingo, It’s gonna be alright, I know, Hanky panky, 16 candles, Frankie, I’m into something good, How to catch a girl, Love is me, love is you, Crying in a storm, I’m a tiger, Koo koo looney, Lonely one, To love somebody.

Rita Chao with The Surfers: Yummy, yummy, Donna, Master Jack, I’ve gotta find cupid.

(搖搖搖 SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE)
不要 不要再扭我們的腰
學那猴子 爬上樹梢
採那香香 甜甜果子
我們要輕輕松松的搖

不要 不要再扭我們的腰
學那魚兒 在那水裏面漂
擺著尾巴 游來游去
我們要歡歡喜喜的搖

讓我們 讓我們青海碧水
忘掉一切煩惱
讓我們浪山花水
乘風破浪樂逍遙

不要 不要再扭我們的腰
學那天空 中的小鳥
展著翅膀 飛來飛去
我們要輕輕松松
歡歡喜喜
快快樂樂的搖
搖呀搖呀搖

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Sakura Teng 樱花

December 1, 2006

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Sakura Teng recorded many fabulous Mandarin covers of popular English songs. Her first SP with “Like I do” and “Sad movie” was an instant hit. Like Rita Chao, she was paired with the top guitar band in Singapore, The Quests. Best known for her yodeling, Sakura Teng sang an unforgetable Mandarin version of If tomorrow never come (The shepherd boy). With Rita Chao, they sang many popular evergreen duets together. They were the twin songbirds of Asia. Sakura Teng also recorded with The Surfers. Her repertoire was multi-lingual, covering Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Japanese and Malay.

Sakura with The Quests: If tomorrow never come (The shepherd boy), Lemon tree, I love cowboy, Aku kechewa, Stupid cupid, , My bonnie, Sad movies, Like I do, Boom, boom, I need you, Party fever, Morningtown ride.

Honemade aishite, Tell the boys, She wears my ring, Blue dreams, Koio surunara, Konichiwa akachyaan,

(牧童之歌 IF TOMORROW NEVER COME)
紅紅的太陽已經下山崗
山上的牧童在歌唱
歌聲圍著青山繞　青山翠谷迴聲響
牧童的歌聲越唱越悠揚

一片原野好風光　原野本是好天堂
但願你伴在身旁
手挽手　肩共肩　忘卻煩惱憂傷
選個吉日　讓我兩配成雙

yo le le i li　yo le le i li
yo le le i li　yo le le i li

le i le i o　yo le le i li
yo le le i li　yo le le i li

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