Basil Salvador Valdez like many Filipino singers in the 1970s started his solo career as a folk singer. In 1972, he joined the Circus Band and soon after it disbanded, he released his first solo album entitled “Ngayon at Kailanman”. … Continue reading Basil Valdez – I Just Think You’re Beautiful
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera was born on February 5, 1962 in Manila to singer Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon. His father was a member of the Hawaii-based singing troupe Society of Seven. His mother separated with her first husband and … Continue reading Martin Nievera – Paradise
Here we have Leah Navarro with another nice Pinoy Mellow Disco Groover… Continue reading Leah Navarro – Patingin-Tingin Lamang
Vernie “The Vamp” Varga was born in Manila, Philippines, as Ignacia Mabugat. As an actress, she starred in Blue Jeans Gang (1992), Paikot-ikot (1990) and Palabra de honor (1983). Well-known for doing corporate shows she gained the title “Queen of … Continue reading Vernie Varga – Hey Lover
Labuyo were a rock band formed in the 1970s during the heyday of The Manila Sound. Featuring Mon Espia and Koko Marbella here we have “Batugan” and their classic hit “Tuloy Pa Rin Ako”… Continue reading Labuyo – Batugan / Tuloy Pa Rin Ako
Here we have Lee Perry with a killer original featuring an uknown Filipina speaking in Ilocano. The story is that while in London, Perry went to Chalk Farm with Larry Lawrence to sing sex duets to the beat of “My … Continue reading Lee “Scratch” Perry aka Setter – Kung Fu (Part 2)
Not much know about Fred “Boy” Apao but here we have some nice versions of German Pop Chanson originally by Andy Fisher in a Ska beat style. Continue reading Fred “Boy” Apao – Hoy Maulaw Ka / May Babayeng Seksi
The Ghost Squad were the brainchild of John Smith. He originally formed a Skiffle group in 1955 called Jubilee, and following this band he recorded a couple of singles as Bobby Dean released in 1965. From 1964 to 1966 he … Continue reading The Ghost Squad – I’m A Believer / Sitting In The Park
Please checkout my contribution to Eyeshadow Japan’s list of best covers of the year… https://eyeshadow.jp/specialfeature/selected-cover-songs-2021/ Continue reading Eyeshadow Japan – Selected Cover Songs 2021
Merry Christmas from Rico J and me. X Continue reading Rico J. Puno – Spirit Of Christmas
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