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This article traces the growth of English popular music in 1960s Singapore and the formation of local bands that became famous for their versions of British and American songs as well as original compositions that featured a unique blend of Western and Asian influences.
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Aug 22, 2008 · The SILVER STRINGS on this record: DAVID CHAN, lead guitarist MERLIN LIM, rhythm guitarist AUDIE NG, bass guitarist MOHAMMAD KHAN, drummer. Singapore 60s Pop Music.SHIRLEY NAIR & The SILVER...
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- “The Thrill to Love You” – Veronica Young with The Moonglows. Video unavailable.
- “Silver Threads & Golden Needles” – Susan Lim and The Crescendos. The band was first formed in 1961 by members John Chee, Leslie Chia and Raymond Ho. Susan Lim, then a 14 year old schoolgirl from Raffles Girls’, joined the team in 1963.
- “The Dew” – The Cyclones. Bring on the disco lights! This strapping pair of brothers began singing together in 1957, before debuting in 1962 as The Cyclones, and eventually became the talk of the town when they released their wildly successful EP with The Checkmates.
- “Bengawan Solo” – The Sundowners. Yes, this song shares its name with that islandwide chain that sells your favourite kuehs and cakes! Before you start salivating, I have to disappoint you with the news that this song isn’t about the fluffiness of a freshly baked pandan chiffon slice or the joy that comes with tearing off each layer of a rainbow-coloured kueh lapis – this song existed way before the bakery even opened!
Apr 11, 2024 · Background. Popular music flourished in Singapore during the 1960s, when a number of local bands became extremely popular with their cover versions of British and American songs as well as original compositions. These bands had a strong following and often played to crowds at events and places featuring live music.
May 22, 2009 · These are my recollections of Singapore's Pop Music from the 60s....plus. Information on each group or artiste varies, depending on my knowledge of them. A selection of their hits from that period is also available here for your listening pleasure.
These video and audio clips were uploaded here especially for the fans who grew up in Singapore or Malaysia in the 1950's and 1960's, and are now living far, far away from your childhood home...
Singapore 60's Music Rediffusion: Top Tunes Of The Week By Stephen Han. SINGAPORE 60's: ANDY's POP MUSIC INFLUENCE IS A PERSONAL MUSIC, MEMORY TRAIL. BLOGGER DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO VIDEOS, AUDIO TRACKS AND IMAGES. THEY ARE UPLOADED FOR FUN, EDUCATIONAL, ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND HAVE BEEN CREDITED.
