Sunday, March 6, 2016

LADY - Kenny Rogers and Lionel Ritchie


I came across this video last Tuesday and never seen this version before. All I knew this song was sang by Kenny Rogers. That was it. It was just a song and never felt any specific emotion until now. The version here by both Kenny and Lionel was awesome.


I love the relationship they showed on stage here. They had so much fun and the closeness they have looks so genuine. I was touched the bond they had towards each other. The song was written by Lionel Ritchie and recorded by Kenny Rogers in his Greatest Hits album which was released in 1980. However sometime in 1998 Lionel sang the same song in an album released that year.

Love watching it.....























Sunday, October 11, 2015

DALIDA - Paroles, Paroles, Paroles

It has been a while that I have not updated any posting here.

Someone asked me why? Well, it is not something I can just chose and pick a song and write up about it. Most of the songs here meant something to me like....it reminded me of a place or things that happened to me sometime in my life. Of course I have dozens of favorite songs but when writing you just cannot force yourself or squeeze ideas out of your brain. The idea has to fall naturally.

Anyway, here something short for today.  I have been contemplating to post this and I finally I decided sure why not....

After my A1 french exam, I have been struggling with A2.  It is not that easy learning a third language and I am crawling like a baby.....Within a year we had 3 french teacher, one after the other and it is difficult to adapt to their style. I learned to skip classes giving excuse like too busy with work and had a deadline.

In order to work on pronunciation I decided to buy a CD with French songs and listen in the car when I drive to and back from work, daily. Yes, I did get some pointers from the songs and I listen more and more French songs on You Tube. That was how I discovered Dalida.

Dalida was an Italian Egyptian singer and actress. She started her singing career in 1956 until 1986 a few months before her tragic death. She has performed and recorded in 10 different languages. Dalida was crowned Miss Egypt in 1954 and that got the attention of a French director and made her move to Paris permanent.

She was a bomb. Hits after hits and she was ranked one of the top 6 singers in the world during her prime time even though her songs did not penetrate UK and US markets. Her sales figure today would amount to 170 million albums worldwide.

In the mid-60s Dalida would only sing songs with profound lyrics and has more meaning to her.

I like this song a lot. This is Dalida featuring Alain Delon.

Credit to enjoypink at https://youtu.be/eZFs33Eq0-M

Listening and singing to it is not enough. You must understand what the song is all about. Paroles mean words. The songs is about how powerful a man's word to seduce the love of his life. Fortunately the lady is tired and had enough of his words. This song was recorded in 1973 with her best friend, Alain Delon and became an instant hit.

Another popular song which became a hit, was "Je suis malade" (I am sick) reflects the singer's personal unhappiness and anguish. The emotions with which she sang the song is unmatch even today.

In 1987 Dalida committed suicide by over dosing of barbiturates, just as her 2 lovers, ex-husband and best friend. I guess it was the easiest way out in life......

Sunday, March 1, 2015

She's All The Woman - Billy Joel

It is 2:24 am and it just came to me. Its been a while since I posted something here. So tonight I let go off my addiction.

I was watching 'Mistress' on tv and this song was playing as the she series ended....i need to write, I said to myself..... So I switched off the tv, went down stairs grabbed my lap top, charger and made myself a big gulp of drink.  F&N orange cordial mixed with vodka....hahaha...just kidding....with cream soda....dashed to my bedroom and started this article.

Yes, I take care of myself,...and a head of my time,
Yes, I never give up,....and I never give in
I am allowed to change my mind

I can bring out the best and the worst of you.

I am nobody's fool,.....and I am always a woman for you.....Thank you Billy Joel.

It felt strange listening to this song ....

Credit to Jetvane55 and You Tube.

Yes, it brought me to tears,... a little only. I felt in a way this song was perfectly written for me. With all that has been going around me,...I hope I haven't let anyone down. Sometimes when you are in a 'situation' you need to escape from reality. Sure every woman has their fantasy but I am living in my fantasy. As we age we see things in another perspective, so do I. I guess I dig my own hole, and I might as well keep digging until .....I find my light at the end of the tunnel.

So when I am in a 'situation' the first song catches my ear normally gives an impact in me ....hence this song. Not all songs can give you that 'Umph!'. You can say, crap, she just living in a La La Land.....but truth hurts....ask yourself. Look yourself in the mirror. For example, the moment you meet someone you change to suit them....but why?  Can't we just be ourselves? Of course, we have good qualities as well as flaws,...that makes us human. If we were perfect all the time, than everybody is God!

I might as well sing to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive but it has become every women theme song. The champion of song to all women around the world. I intend not to be a copy cat. I am different. I am who I am. I am unique. Yes, the greatest love of all,....is in you. So, be true to yourselves, take care of yourself and stay the way you are.....I am a living prove! Nuff said.



Friday, November 28, 2014

CINTA - Vina Panduwinata

This songs brings back memories during my school years in Penang. My dad had an acquaintance who was working in Jakarta, Uncle Wong.  He runs a hotel business there and he would travel to Penang to visit his daughter who was studying in USM, Helen was her name. Uncle Wong requested my dad to check on Helen on and off and to see if  she was doing fine while he was away.

Each time he comes back to Penang he will bring so many gifts for all of us such as cuddly soft toys, Indonesian Batik materials, table cloths and cassettes of Indonesia artists. That is when I learned about Vina Panduwinata. I simply love this song. It is short with simple lyrics.

Credit to You Tube and Dyan Devito.

The relationship between Uncle Wong's family and ours became stronger after a mishap happened to Helen. She was in a motorcycle accident and broke the bone in her thigh. She was hospitalized for a month and had metals sticking out of her thigh after the surgery. We would visit her in the hospital occasionally and soon after her recovery she continued with her studies.

The cassettes brought from Indonesia were very precious to me...I would sing along to most songs and especially Cinta. Who was Vina, I couldn't less at the time but the songs really shot me directly to my heart.

KASIH TERCIPTA - Faizal Tahir

Faizal was discovered from our local reality program called, One In A Million.  He started his singing career in a religious singing group Mirwana. The sudden shift to the rock scene shock some people but his transformation showed that he had the package to project his talent in the local market music industry.

I think he's cute hihihi....there you go. I love this song very much. On and off I would listen to it just because I missed his voice.

Carila ku dalam hati mu
Sayang sebutlah kau rindu
oh Hanya pinta ku
Kasih mu kekal setia
Usah biar ku oh terus terluka
Pabila bersama mu debaran darah arus mengalir cinta lahir selamanya

berilah kucupan sayang
biar terukir wajah kasih tercipta.

Credit to You Tube and duitmasyuk

At certain angle Faizal Tahir has the good looks. With his flowy long hair and that cleft on the chin always give me the chills...sure melt young girls heart out there. Hey I am not young but I do have the hots for him...wakakaka....On a serious note he has the package of what being an artist is all about. He is educated, speaks English fluently, has the looks, he plays musical instruments...INSTRUMENTS yeah I repeat, he sings, good looking,..hmmmm didn't I had that earlier, ......

Whenever I listen to his manly voice, raises the short hair behind my neck...kikikikik....betul. Sorryla syok sendiri sekejap,....but in my opinion I like when he sings melancholic songs. His tone of voice governs what his lyrics say in writing, and how he says it – the content and style of textual communications, in any setting and in any medium. He is also a lyricist. His singing voice perceived as having certain identifying qualities or characteristics. To me it is very therapeutic.   Some of his qualities include his vocal range, vocal weight and vocal transition points such as breaks and lifts within his voice. Just listen to this song and you know what I mean. He carried this song beautifully.
Credit to Google Images and artismalaysiaku.blogspot.

Finally who would not forget his bare chested stunt when he ripped off his shirt during one of the live-telecast resulting being sternly warned by the authority and banned from performing in front of live audiences. Again personally, I have nothing against it, anyway aurat lelaki is from waist to knee....(apologized if I offended anyone) No six packs but hey, he's still worth looking at......

Thursday, November 27, 2014

MOONDANCE - Van Morrison

I have been carrying around this song in my mobile phone for the past 4 years and tonight I wanna share it here. This song was released in 1970, yes when I was 2 years old.
Credit to You Tube and raskall85

This video clip was Van Morrison Moondance Live at Montreux 1980. Moondance was critically acclaimed when first released and established Morrison as a major artist.

After watching the above video, what do you think? It's not the original but a jazzy version which sounds perfect to my ears. I mean we are familiar with the original version so why not try listening to this? When it comes to jazz, I am all for it.

He had his eyes closed throughout the song only open it in a blink of a second when he tossed his face to the right. Never let go of the microphone and gripping it tight as though if he let go of it, he'll start swaggering. Whatever you might think such as was he high? or drunk? or tune in his own world? so be it. Let your imagination run wild. I did and it was a wonderful feeling....my way of dis-stress....Yesss...!!!! Oooo spooky.....

An Irish who started his professional career in his teens became prominent when the came out with Moondance album. Much of Morrison's music is structured circled the conventions of soul music and R&B. He produced Moondance himself "because he thinks no one else understand what he wants".

Here, I get to see the original Van Morrison a mysterious artist; very quiet and introvert.Wrote and produced this song which was also an album title. When I hear this kind of songs makes me question myself, wow..., wasn't it cool living in the 70s? Make love not war.

So I did a little research and found this,

"After being a performer for nearly ten years, Morrison began experiencing stage fright when performing for audiences of thousands, as opposed to the hundreds as he had experienced in his early career. He became anxious on stage and would have difficulty establishing eye contact with the audience. He once said in an interview about performing on stage, "I dig singing the songs but there are times when it's pretty agonizing for me to be out there." After a brief break from music, he started appearing in clubs, regaining his ability to perform live, albeit with smaller audiences."

There you go....as explained in wikipedia. He was not on drugs la.



Morrison is widely considered by many rock historians to be one of the most unusual and influential vocalists in the history of rock and roll. Some has gone so far as to say that "no white man sings like Van Morrison. Morrison has described his songwriting method that he write from a different place.He doesn't even know what it is called or if it has a name.

Personally ones appearance is not the main factor (sometimes it does....hihihihi) but first up there are talent and unique style in an artist. After that others can form naturally.

What more can I say, except lets listen to the song. Very suitable to put on when you are with the one you love..alone together, sitting by the beach under the moonlight....just a suggestion...Has it happened to me in that way? Not yet but waiting for it to happened some day..hahahaha.....

Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies

And all the leaves on the trees are fallin'
To the sound of the breezes that blow
An' I'm trying to please to the callin'
Of your heart strings that play soft and low

And all the nights magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love?

Well, I wanna make love to you tonight
I can't wait 'til the morning has come
And I know now the time is just right
And straight in to my arms you will run

And when you come, my heart will be waiting
To make sure that you're never alone
There and then, all my dreams will come true, dear
There and then, I will make you my own

And every time I touch you, you just tremble inside
And I know how much I want you want me that you can't hide
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love?

Can I just make some more romance with you, my love?
One more moon dance with you
In the moon light, on a magic night
All the moon light, on a magic night
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?




Saturday, November 22, 2014

PHARELL- Happy!

Credit to You Tube and iamOTHER.

How you not like this song? I've heard this before but did not take notice until a miracle happened to me on 26-Nov-2014. Let it be a secret and only the ladies from by Bake& Sale understood me at the point of time. If I could share it here I would but biar pecah di perut jangan pecah di mulut. When the right time comes I will spill the beans.

The very first time I heard and saw of Pharell when he was in Justin Timberlake's video called Like I Love You. I thought....ghezz, who is this guy keeps tapping his hands on the girls thigh....the way he looks at the girl, phew macam tunggu masa je nak terkam... later part of his Pharell became a singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.

Williams has stated that he does not have any direct influences but explained that A Tribe Called Quests 1990 album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, caused a "turning point" in his life, which "made him see that music was art".

Now I see that he has grown as a brilliant artist and every who wouldn't want to collaborate with him...He brings in good money man....So Mr Pharell thank you for your song, it made we wanna dance the whole day. Relief!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

AMERICA - A Horse With No Name

Funny, I've heard this song before but never paid so much attention. Until tonight when my son was playing a GTA game on PS2 that I heard it again.
Video Clip, lyrics and illustration credit to Eagle Rock.

In 1979 America (Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley) were at the height of their popularity and had just released "Silent Letter" their first album as a duo following the departure of fellow founder member Dan Peek. Acclaimed Australian film maker Peter Clifton captured the band at their concert in New York's Central Park and then followed them across to California where he filmed them in the studio and on location. All of this footage was combined to make America "Live At Central Park".

On the first part of the journey,
I was looking at all the life.
There were plants and birds and rocks and things,
There was sand and hills and rings.
The first thing I met, was a fly with a buzz,
And the sky, with no clouds.
The heat was hot, and the ground was dry,
But the air was full of sound.

I've been through the desert on a horse with no name,
It felt good to be out of the rain.
In the desert you can remember your name,
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain.
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la

After two days, in the desert sun,
My skin began to turn red.
After three days, in the desert fun,
I was looking at a river bed.
And the story it told, of a river that flowed,
Made me sad to think it was dead.

You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name,
It felt good to be out of the rain.
In the desert you can remember your name,
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain.
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la

After nine days, I let the horse run free,
'Cause the desert had turned to sea.
There were plants and birds, and rocks and things,
There was sand and hills and rings.
The ocean is a desert, with it's life underground,
And a perfect disguise above.
Under the cities lies, a heart made of ground,
But the humans will give no love.

You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name,
It felt good to be out of the rain.
In the desert you can remember your name,
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain.

La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
When I listen and read along the lyrics I feel like I just smoked a whole joint. Macam dah betul stim and merapu dengar lagu ni. Best lagu ni,...best!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

CAKRA KHAN - Harus Terpisah

Yes, I am not feeling good this afternoon...back, stomach and head ache. It's that time of the month.....I guess writing gives the comfort I was looking for....

I left work to get some rest at home and slept for almost 3 hours after taking paracetamol.  Tiba-tiba malam ni ilham pun menjelma semasa layan a few video clips on You Tube. Cakra Khan this is your lucky day.

Get a headphone. Plug it in. Close your eyes. Just listen to this song.
 Credit to My Music Record and You Tube
Lepas tu you boleh bukak mata la...

Frankly speaking I was very skeptical of this guy called Cakra Khan...What Chaka Khan? Yeah I know her...but my sister who introduced me to Cakra Khan said,"No, he's Indonesian and you should listen to this particular song." So I agreed and listened and said, "Ok laaaa....". And I forgot about Cakra Khan.

Until my other half asked me about Cakra Khan last night that I decided to LISTEN to the song recommended by my sister a year ago. Setiap perkataan terakhir dalam bait-bait lagu di ulang guna for the next bait.Okay jugak tu....lain sikit.

How Indonesia can produce such talented artist are beyond my thoughts. As it is, there are hundreds of Indonesian artist flooded our music scenes. Each and everyone of them has individual talent which is uniquely theirs; musical and lyrical. Otherwise they cannot make it long in this fast expanding music industry. 

I like Afgan too but his voice is different from Cakra Khan. I love Once ex-Dewa. His voice also gives me the goosebumps. I can give you many other examples of Indonesian artist who are uniquely different one from another....Judika, Tompi, Malliq,...on and on and on...

Not much history of this pure Indonesian looking guy which I came across in Wiki. Cakra Konta Paryaman whose stage name is Cakra Khan was born on 27 February 1992. He started his music career 2 years ago with the release of this song and both became an instant hit.

But bila dengar lagu dia ni ( I belum nak dengar lagu dia yang lain because don't want to spoil the mood), with his raspy voice ranged to perfection blended well with the melody. Yes, I understand why my sister recommended me to listen to Cakra Khan. She knows my taste..always looking for originality in a song. Memang lagu-lagu dari Indonesia ni sangat lain and every time they will come up with better music arrangements. They evolve and they get better....that's what I call talent. Everyone of us have talent but it's how you bring it out....time? money? opportunity? hard work?

Yes, I admit memang I suka lagu-lagu Indonesia sebab melodynya bersesuaian dengan kehendak I masa ini. I am a very sensitive person in the inside just like their lyrics. I look strong on the outside just as strong as their melody. And I have feelings just like the singer himself.....we make the song real....kan kan kan....Why should I lie to myself? Kalau suka mengaku suka...hhhaaaa....

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Maliq & d'Essentials

I have been saving this for a while and now I am sharing my #1 favorite Indonesian artist with you. Maliq & d'Essential is a jazz and soul musician/band from Jakarta, Indonesia. They combined both english and bahasa indonesian in most of their songs.

This band/group was introduced to me by a friend 6 years ago and their songs are the only song I listen in my car.  You ride with me, you ride along with Maliq and d'Essentials. I do not play other songs unless my other half said he wants to listen to another artist.

I collected most of their CDs during my trips to Bali and Bandung but still could not get hold of their first album, simply titled as '1st'. But thank you to You Tube,...yang jauh dapat di dekatkan...hahaha....I have so many favourites  but let me just share a few. For other videos you can search on You Tube la....

 Sampai Kapan (featuring Camelia) - Credit to You Tube and Indosan.
Itu Adanya - Credit to You Tube and 0345district
 Menikmati Cinta - Credit to You Tube and iliveibreath.

They do not have an official video for the above songs but I hope you'll enjoy them anyway.

The name MALIQ itself is an acronym from Music And Live Instrument Quality. They have performed in Penang, Malaysia during an International Jazz Festival and a RM98 ticket a piece for a free standing concert in Kuala Lumpur...Haih, free standing? Akak dah tak larat nak terkinja-kinja menari....at this age I am more of a lazy listener. Lepak kat pub ke kat bar...minum cocktail ke, coffee ke while listening to Maliq live.  Bila tu,...entah lah.
One thing I notice from each of Maliq's performance, they always put more twists and explore their music. The older the song, the better improvisation they do in their performance. That's a sign of a great band and great performer.
Happy listening....

A Night Like This - Caro Emerald

Yum, yum.....it's been while kan.....ada byk lagu nak update but I do not have enough time. Most times both kids uses my note book for their own personal reasons. So I started reading again and recently I complete 2 malay books by up coming author, Evelyn Rose.

This piece of song I discovered in her book, 13 jam A380.Simply love the book and the song. I have never heard of Caro Emerald before this book and her songs are mostly jazz. She is a Dutch and this song was the most played song in The Netherlands in 2010.

You can check out the official video on You Tube but I much prefer the live version. You will know when they are good or not. 
Credit to You Tube and SzigetOfficial
Checkout the bald guy on trumpet...cutenyeeee.....Cun la lagunya. It has that 40's, 50's feel. Bila dengar lagu ni then terbayan-bayang scene dalam buku tu. Kena je dengan jalan cerita. The lyrics fitted well with what Hana Sofea was experiencing at that time and place...

Enjoy!!


Saturday, October 5, 2013

Ready or Not - After 7

This is among my all time favorites. All time favoraite in my dictionary means no matter what, you will never get bored listening to this song. This song is so smooth and silky. They don't do ballads like this anymore for sure!


Melvin Edmonds, Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell form the group After 7. They had their share of success but later broke up. Kevon, your voice was simply awesome.

Merayu dan mendayu...the lyrics ohhhhhooo....... mabuk cinta la katakan...hanyut......Classic love song. Bring back memories. I wish I could go back in time. ANOTHER banger that puts a smile on my face everytime i hear this song....and when you say something like that..that's when you know you're getting old!!!

What I would not give for a man to say these words to me.....oops, did I said it out loud? hehehehehh....Below are the lyrics to this song.

I'll give you the sun, the rain, the moon, the stars and the mountains
I'll give you the world and all that you wish for
And even more, girl, I love you more than you could know
And that's for sure
I'd climb the highest hill, cross the widest sea
Nothin' could discourage me
And I pray that you'll be always there for me
Forevermore....

Ready or not
I'll give you everything and more
All that I've got, it's yours
I'll give you everything
All that you're looking for

I'll give you my heart, my soul, my time my love is a fountain
I will be your earth and all that you need for and even more
'Cause girl I love you more than words can show
My love is pure

I'll, I'll walk a thousand miles sail a thousand seas
Nothin' will discourage me
And I pray that you will be always there for me
Forevermore....

Ready or not
I'll give you everything and more
All that I've got
I'll give you everything
All that you're looking for

Everything is not anything
If you're not here to share my dreams
You don't know what it means to me
If you'll accept my love

I dedicate my love, my soul
My heart beats for you
Girl I can't get enough so I'll wait for your love
There's nothin that I'd rather do

Ready or not
I'll give you everything and more
All that I've got
I'll give you everything, all that you're looking for
Ready or not
I'll give you everything and more
All that I've got
I'll give you everything
All that you're looking for
 Ready or not
I'll give you everything and more

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Dato' Shake - TU SAIS JE T'AIME

I am proud to introduce Dato' Shake, a Malaysian artist who started his international singing career in France. Ooo Yaa you can talk in French to me the whole night babe!!!

Check out the video clip. Gosh he is soooo gorgeous nya.....!

Credit to You Tube and Wanz1111

Flashing his beautiful white teeth and seducing smile melted me and made me smile along, shaking left to right and bouncing in bed. Make me wanna slap him on the face....hihihi..... Hmmmm...reminded me of Don Johnson during his Miami Vice years.!!!!hahahaha..

Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad Bahkbereh was born in 1950 known as Dato' Shake came from a family with musical background. He travelled to London in 1973 to expand his musical career, before settling down in Paris, France to try his luck of becoming an artist. He later secure a label and "Tu sais je t'aime" (You know I love you) was his first single release. Noted as the first Asian singer who sings in French.

STOP! Lets stop here....I want to only remember the young Dato Shake.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

David Khujadze

I don't understand Georgian language but I like this song.

Credit to You Tube and Radio Ar Daidardo

Medley of two songs which I do not have the slightest idea of its title but David Khujadze or also known as Dato is a popular Goergian pop singer.

This was performed during the Voice of Georgia 2013.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Jamal Abdillah - Di Penghujung Rindu

Introducing a local favorite and a legend in his own right.

Who cannot forgave his drug addiction episodes? Who cannot forgave and forget his naked stunt at Jalan Parliament? I forgave him and whole of Malaysia forgave him repeatedly. He repent. We embraced him.

Jamal Abdillah who was discovered from a local musical talent program, Bintang RTM 1979. He came out as the champion when he performed Alleycats, Senandung Semalam.  He was confident throughout his performance and everyone knew he would win the moment he fell on his knee coming into the chorus of the song...than the rest is history.

I like Jamal and I have acknowledged his powerful voice which never failed him in every performances. I forget his past whenever I listen to him singing. He has an aura that is quite difficult to explain in simple English.....something like a tingling sensation that gives you the goosebumps....sort off.  Ha Ha Ha! Jamal is in his own class.

Penghujung Rindu has no impact what so ever on me. This my favourite among Jamal's songs. I just loved how the lyrics compliment the music. Kena sesangat. How every words came out so organized, one at the time. Memang betul2 feeling bila dengar lagu ni.

Credit You Tube and WarnerMusicMalaysia

Jamal plays the guitar but in 2006 at Istana Budaya he revealed his talent when he sang Seniman Manangis on the piano. Sadly to say, it was also at the highlight of his drug addictions.  He looks like a living skeleton, sweating profusely and as though he was going to slip from the piano stool. Out of tune on several occasion but nevertheless, he gave a commendable performance. An entertainer is never afraid to learn new things. Even the audience in the video clip tolerated the off key tune.

Credit You Tube and WarnerMusicMalaysia

However my respect to Jamal as he has maintain his popularity for almost 35 years. I salute you!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing

Those who grew up in the 80's fell in love with this guy.  He was the good looking and sexiest of the GIBBS brothers! His trademark, he likes to bare his hairy chest.

Credit to You Tube and gibbtvofficial

Being the youngest of the Gibbs, he has always looked up to his brothers especially Barry, who natured Andy into becoming an artist in his own right. A high school dropout at the age of fifteen he decided to pursue his love for music.

Andy was independent financially. Some said he lived well because of his brothers. He was energetic, hardworking and of course talented. He put 110% in everything he did. Three singles from his first album went to #1 in Music Billboard. But much later he had doubts and felt insecure thinking that his brothers influence his success.  

Kadang-kadang kalau kita tak bersyukur dengan pemberian Allah, macam tu la jadinya. Andy sepatutnya berterima kasih to Barry who created the path for his success.  So what? He should be grateful that he had the Bee Gee to back him up. There is nothing wrong for Andy to accept the reality that the success of his three brothers contributed to his own celebrity status.

Married at 18 and successful at an early age brought toll to Andy's career when drugs became his silent partner.  I may not understand the level of stress these artist fell into, but sure hell must have been extreme at certain point in their lives. But when things crash and fall apart,....he crumbled.  Depression hits him. Picking up back pieces was tough but Andy gave his shots. His mental weakness was what killed him.

The most memorable song that I first relate to Andy Gibb was Shadow Dancing. It was from his second album. Other hits includes Love is thicker than water, I just want to be your everything, and An everlasting love.

It was reported that in the late 80s Andy was free of cocaine but his depression remained. Quoting Robin Gibb, " paranoia associated with cocaine abuse shattered Andy's confidence and he became scared of people.".

He died due to inflammation of the heart muscle caused by the long cocaine abuse on 10 Mar 1988.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Lara Fabien - Je T'aime

Not every artist can command such a performance from an audience. Lara Fabien I salute you. Moment like this is the pinacle or the highlight in a career of an artist. If it was planned, they did it really well to manupulate and fool us,  the You Tube viewers. Fortunately this is not an act. When you have the whole audience singing to your song, the entire song, while you acted as the back-up vocals, its unbelievable. Go a head, if you can, name me another artist who can match the below audience performance.


Credit to You Tube and tlebos

I may not understand French language but memang sedap di dengar dalam versi ini. Bunyinya kena je. Btw Je T'aime means I love you, la.....

Alice Fredenham - My Funny Valentine

I suka sangat tengok video clip ni.  Alice Frendenham was a contestant in British Got Talent. She failed in her first attempt when her performance did not make any of the coach/mentor turn their seats in The Voice British version. Indeed in my opinion she did not rock the stage. She left that sense of...wanting more.

The transformation when she auditioned for British Got Talent showed off her raw talent. One word I could think off, is S U L T R Y. It gave me the goose bumps when I listened the melancholic soulfulness in her voice. Jazzy and I like. Just mesmerizing. Even though she did not make it to the finals, this is the kind of CD I will not hesitate to buy. It's a performance that one will not forget for a long time.I have nothing more to say. The judges said them all!!

If you dare to dream, many do come true...Love this video.

Credit to You Tube and British Got Talent.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Alvin Anthons - Berdua

Wanna promote a local artist. He has cut 2 singles, Berdua and later followed by Sally. Both songs have strong Indonesian music flavor. I was indeed surprised when I found out, the tall, GQ looking guy is a Malaysian. Alvin is also a TV host, emcee, deejay, voice-over talent, and can now add singer to his list of accomplishments. He sure is em em em looking.....hehehe.

 Credit to You Tube, Alvin Anthons and Wake the Baby 

Like the video clip? I did.