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VA - Popcorn Girls
Posted: 09 May 2019 01:30 AM PDT
https://allmusic-wingsofdream.blogspot.com/2019/05/va-popcorn-girls.html
Popcorn GirlsLabel: Croydon Municipal – CR9008
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Popcorn-Girls/release/7610126
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The Stylers - 11 Non Stop Dancing
Posted: 09 May 2019 12:39 AM PDT
https://allmusic-wingsofdream.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-stylers-11-non-stop-dancing.html
During the early 60s, The Shadows were one of the most popular instrumental
groups among Singapore teenagers. Anyone who was capable enough to pick up
a guitar and strum some musical chords would like to emulate themselves as
The Shadows. That was also a boom period for local music with The
Crescendos leading the charge towards stardom, followed by The Quests and
others.
Among the thousands enthusiastic young lads who chased the dream of The
Shadows were four teenagers from the East Coast of Singapore – Rahman,
Frankie Abdullah, Idros and Randy Lee Keng. They teamed up as a band with 3
Guitarists and a Drummer and called themselves The Angels, managed by
Randy’s Uncle. Rahman was on lead guitar, Frankie on bass, Randy on rhythm
and Idros on drums. When Rahman left the group in 1962, John Teo replaced
him on lead guitar and when Idros left, Osman came on as the group’s
drummer. By then the group’s name has changed to The Rhythm Strikers. Most
of their early days' practice sessions were held at Joo Chiat Terrace.
While performing at one of the functions organized by Cathay Organization,
the establishment’s manager, a Caucasian, suggested that the group take on
another name change to The Stylers, since they were performing with a lot
of style, commitment and showmanship on stage.
As the group gained more confidence over time with frequent practices and
party gigs, they decided to participate in the Cliff Richard & The Shadows
Contest organized by Shaw Organization in late 1962. To their own surprise,
the group emerged as Runner-Up with The Shadows' greatest hit - Apache, 2nd
to the eventual winners – The Stompers. Surprised was the feeling because
there were much more established groups during that period. A group called
The Trekkers came in third.
Following this success, the group was offered several contracts and gigs
over the island and even landed up with a 2-year Tea Dance contract at the
popular Celestial Room at Amber Mansions, Orchard Road.
Over the years there were more changes to the group’s line-up. When
Frankie, Osman and Stewart Chew (vocals) left, Ronnie See (vocals), Douglas
Tan (bass) and Alvin Wong (drums) from The Burns joined them. It was during
their stint at the Celestial Room when Robert Song joined the group as
well. Robert was also responsible the The Stylers icon design with two
bunny ears on the “S”. In late 1963 or early 64 they had their first
recording contract sealed with Miracle Records together with a singer by
the name of Maggie. The record was a big success as this was followed by
several more recordings and offers of contracts by different recording
companies in the region, including live performances at the National
Theatre, Musical Express and Early Bird Shows at the Capitol and Odean
cinemas. The Stylers were also high on demand for Getais, a yearly event
and most of the districts in Singapore where they performed would book them
one year in advance. The Stylers has finally arrived!
During the 60s and 70s, The Stylers were one of the most popular local
group, proficient in both Eastern and Western music although they were much
better known among the Mandarin speaking masses. They were probably the
local group that released the most records in different languages including
Mandarin, English, Hokkien, Cantonese, both instrumentals and vocals, and
even a few Malay albums. The group produced more than a thousand records in
total, which also included works with other popular artistes from
Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia. Some of these
artistes included Wang Chin Yuen, Chang Xiao Yin, Lena Lim, Lin Ying,
Victor Wu Kang, Yuli, Chen Jie, Maggie & Judy Teng, Chopstick Sisters,
Pearl Sisters, comedians Wang Sa & Ya Fung, Nan Hong, Donny Yap, Kok Peng
Kim, Huang Li Qin, Simon Junior, Rahiman Rahim, Chen Kum Cheong, Long Piau
Piau, Yao Su Rong, Zhang Wei Wei, Fong Fei Fei, Jenny Tseng, Lau Chi Weng,
Ervinna, Robin, Lisa Wong, Michelle Xie, and Huang Xiao Jun among others.
In addition, the group recorded with more than 30 different recording
companies from the region. The group’s repertoire of Eastern and Western
music ranges from A-Go-Go, Off-Beat Cha Cha, Classical Chinese
Instrumentals, Soul, Rhythm & Blues and more.
The group’s line-up remained stabilized until 1980 when Lawrence Lum from
the SBC Orchestra replaced the late Alvin Wong. Members of the Stylers also
set up their own recording company with themselves and their manager Ronald
Tham as shareholders.
Like all successful groups, The Stylers band also eased out of the
entertainment circles gradually in the 1990s when Robert Song migrated to
the Philippines while John and Randy decided to venture into other
businesses. But their music still lives on till this day and members of the
group are still active in the music scene.
The Stylers – 11 Non Stop Dancing
https://www.discogs.com/The-Stylers-11-Non-Stop-Dancing/release/9611812
A1 Puppet On The String / Pipe Line / Telstar A2 Love Portion No. 9 / Ayon
Ayon B1 Koo Koo Looney / Wheels / Never On Sunday B2 Lets Dance / I Saw Her
Standing There / Suku Suku
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VA - Popcorn Girls
Posted: 09 May 2019 01:30 AM PDT
https://allmusic-wingsofdream.blogspot.com/2019/05/va-popcorn-girls.html
Popcorn GirlsLabel: Croydon Municipal – CR9008
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Popcorn-Girls/release/7610126
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The Stylers - 11 Non Stop Dancing
Posted: 09 May 2019 12:39 AM PDT
https://allmusic-wingsofdream.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-stylers-11-non-stop-dancing.html
During the early 60s, The Shadows were one of the most popular instrumental
groups among Singapore teenagers. Anyone who was capable enough to pick up
a guitar and strum some musical chords would like to emulate themselves as
The Shadows. That was also a boom period for local music with The
Crescendos leading the charge towards stardom, followed by The Quests and
others.
Among the thousands enthusiastic young lads who chased the dream of The
Shadows were four teenagers from the East Coast of Singapore – Rahman,
Frankie Abdullah, Idros and Randy Lee Keng. They teamed up as a band with 3
Guitarists and a Drummer and called themselves The Angels, managed by
Randy’s Uncle. Rahman was on lead guitar, Frankie on bass, Randy on rhythm
and Idros on drums. When Rahman left the group in 1962, John Teo replaced
him on lead guitar and when Idros left, Osman came on as the group’s
drummer. By then the group’s name has changed to The Rhythm Strikers. Most
of their early days' practice sessions were held at Joo Chiat Terrace.
While performing at one of the functions organized by Cathay Organization,
the establishment’s manager, a Caucasian, suggested that the group take on
another name change to The Stylers, since they were performing with a lot
of style, commitment and showmanship on stage.
As the group gained more confidence over time with frequent practices and
party gigs, they decided to participate in the Cliff Richard & The Shadows
Contest organized by Shaw Organization in late 1962. To their own surprise,
the group emerged as Runner-Up with The Shadows' greatest hit - Apache, 2nd
to the eventual winners – The Stompers. Surprised was the feeling because
there were much more established groups during that period. A group called
The Trekkers came in third.
Following this success, the group was offered several contracts and gigs
over the island and even landed up with a 2-year Tea Dance contract at the
popular Celestial Room at Amber Mansions, Orchard Road.
Over the years there were more changes to the group’s line-up. When
Frankie, Osman and Stewart Chew (vocals) left, Ronnie See (vocals), Douglas
Tan (bass) and Alvin Wong (drums) from The Burns joined them. It was during
their stint at the Celestial Room when Robert Song joined the group as
well. Robert was also responsible the The Stylers icon design with two
bunny ears on the “S”. In late 1963 or early 64 they had their first
recording contract sealed with Miracle Records together with a singer by
the name of Maggie. The record was a big success as this was followed by
several more recordings and offers of contracts by different recording
companies in the region, including live performances at the National
Theatre, Musical Express and Early Bird Shows at the Capitol and Odean
cinemas. The Stylers were also high on demand for Getais, a yearly event
and most of the districts in Singapore where they performed would book them
one year in advance. The Stylers has finally arrived!
During the 60s and 70s, The Stylers were one of the most popular local
group, proficient in both Eastern and Western music although they were much
better known among the Mandarin speaking masses. They were probably the
local group that released the most records in different languages including
Mandarin, English, Hokkien, Cantonese, both instrumentals and vocals, and
even a few Malay albums. The group produced more than a thousand records in
total, which also included works with other popular artistes from
Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia. Some of these
artistes included Wang Chin Yuen, Chang Xiao Yin, Lena Lim, Lin Ying,
Victor Wu Kang, Yuli, Chen Jie, Maggie & Judy Teng, Chopstick Sisters,
Pearl Sisters, comedians Wang Sa & Ya Fung, Nan Hong, Donny Yap, Kok Peng
Kim, Huang Li Qin, Simon Junior, Rahiman Rahim, Chen Kum Cheong, Long Piau
Piau, Yao Su Rong, Zhang Wei Wei, Fong Fei Fei, Jenny Tseng, Lau Chi Weng,
Ervinna, Robin, Lisa Wong, Michelle Xie, and Huang Xiao Jun among others.
In addition, the group recorded with more than 30 different recording
companies from the region. The group’s repertoire of Eastern and Western
music ranges from A-Go-Go, Off-Beat Cha Cha, Classical Chinese
Instrumentals, Soul, Rhythm & Blues and more.
The group’s line-up remained stabilized until 1980 when Lawrence Lum from
the SBC Orchestra replaced the late Alvin Wong. Members of the Stylers also
set up their own recording company with themselves and their manager Ronald
Tham as shareholders.
Like all successful groups, The Stylers band also eased out of the
entertainment circles gradually in the 1990s when Robert Song migrated to
the Philippines while John and Randy decided to venture into other
businesses. But their music still lives on till this day and members of the
group are still active in the music scene.
The Stylers – 11 Non Stop Dancing
https://www.discogs.com/The-Stylers-11-Non-Stop-Dancing/release/9611812
A1 Puppet On The String / Pipe Line / Telstar A2 Love Portion No. 9 / Ayon
Ayon B1 Koo Koo Looney / Wheels / Never On Sunday B2 Lets Dance / I Saw Her
Standing There / Suku Suku
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