This story was featured on 23rd November, 2014 during Brian Richmond's 90.5fm radio show, Sundays With Brian during the 'Reminiscing with Andy' segment. EXACTLY 60 YEARS AGO TODAY. 21st JULY, 1964: Mine is not a political blog but I have to address this matter because it shaped my mind for later years and because the Velvetones pop guitar band and I were together that day. We met during this holiday and spent our time till late.  The Velvetones in 1964 and morphed into The Firebyrds [Philips Records.] Members of the pop guitar band called The Velvetones were jamming at ..read more

The bunch of 99 stalks of roses was given to Dennis Ng by a long-time friend, famous Taiwanese singer Qing San [青山]. We started this project at 9 this morning and posted it at 7 this evening. I can understand why his friends call him, Speedy Gonzales. Spend some time with this gentleman and you will. He moves like Grease Lightnin' and does everything in quickness and perfection but let Mr. Dennis Ng tell you himself. Thank you sir and good friend Lawrence Lim for this post... Author Dennis Ng sings as well as  he dances, with vitality and soul. Dennis says: Out of the fry ..read more

Stephen Han posted this Facebook article and photos on 7th July, 2019.  Stephen has written many stories for this blog.  Thank you very much my friend. "This is Andy Young aka Andy Lim who is not only a wonderful singer but also a prolific writer. Do visit his music of the 60's blog and you’ll like it immediately. It contains interesting and good information of local and international recording stars. You won’t be bored cause there are quizzes for you to solve ..read more

  It's July My oh my! I shall try... To get by... For a while! 'Jesamine' by The Casuals YouTube from: NothingButOldies ..read more

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UP TO 1,100 VIEWS: Through my own blogging experience, some local musicians are not familiar with the Indo/Dutch invasion in the 60s. It's simply what it means... We had the familiar Blue Diamonds [two brothers], pretty Anneke Gronloh and the well-known Shadows group from Holland, Johnny Lion and the Jumping Jewels visit us in Singapore. [This article has been updated: 5.06.2024] The song titles are familiar and the band names are fantastic. The titles are from an album, The Very Best Of Indo-Rock: 1 Pretend / The Dakotas 2 Let's Have a Party / Black Dynamites 3 Once / Hurricane Rollers ..read more

END MAY 2024 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FRIENDS AND FANS FOR SHOWING THAT THEY LOVE THIS BLOG. ❤️: Irene Yap❤️ = Pop singer, recording artiste in Singapore 70s. John Klass❤️ = Current DJ with Media Corp Radio, SG: Class 90.5FM. Angela Leow ❤️ = Music lover who sings pops. Sammin Ang ❤️ = Professional musician and pianist, etc. Yip Dick ❤️ = Ukulele artiste, group leader and pop music lover. Yen Chow ❤️ = Music lover and conversant in both English and Mandarin songs. James Kwok ❤️ = Music lover and social commentator. Moody Cash ❤️ = Music maker and an accomplished guitarist. Michael Fon ..read more

             **************************************************** Latest News: 26 May, 2024 This blog has surpassed 3.6 million views today. **************************************************** Thanks to all readers, contributing writers, followers, fans and friends for the support. May End 2024. We Are The Champions: Queen [Live]. YouTube Video from: Queen Official Video ..read more

                                                    JK Lim's collection of memorabilia that includes show    tickets, posters, photographs, signatures and others.  If you check carefully, you can read  the names of the musicians and singers  who signed JK Lim's memorabilia.  When I asked JK if he could do a write-up like his contemporary HH Chew about the pop concerts he attended he agreed. It took a while but here they ..read more

UP TO 1,000 VIEWS Musicians From The West Who Practise Buddhism: Based on internet findings here are some singers and music makers who practise the Buddhist faith.  In the U.S., the U.K. and other western communities, film stars, musicians and other top names promote the message of Buddhism in their movies, music and lifestyles. Here they are: Alanis Morissette Annie Lennox Belinda Carlisle Cher Courtney Love David Bowie Gene Vincent (?) Herbie Hancock Jennifer Lopez KD Lang Leonard Cohen Patti Smith Sandie Shaw  Sting - Gordon Sumner Tina Turner  Information: from Rele ..read more