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Just added a 10-inch LP by Abdullah Chik entitled “Malaya Permai (Beautiful Malaya)”. Produced by EMI Parlophone in 1959. Various melodies from the soothing standards “Hidupku Sunyi (My Life Is Lonely)”, to the cowbell-inflicted “Isteriku Sejati (My Dearest Wife)”, to the lazy-cowboy-horseride “Dendang Gembala (Shepherd’s Serenade), to the jazzy swing “Dewiku (My Angel)”. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us gather more resources. Click the donate button below throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 10-inch LP by the Malaccan-Portuguese trio “The Trez Amigos” produced by HMV in 1955. This was a "Self-Titled” album with ten tracks of latin-jazz inspired beats all sung in both Malay and English. Read the Sleeve Notes to learn more about the trio. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us gather more resources. Click the donate button below and throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 10-inch LP by P. Ramlee and Normadiah from 1961 produced by Parlophone entitled “7 Irama Ali Baba Bujang Lapok”. Composed and arranged by P. Ramlee and all lyrics by S. Sudarmaji. The song “Alangkah Indah Di Waktu Pagi” was adapted from a well-known Turkish Folk Song "Üsküdar'a Gider İken (Kâtibim)”. Although not indicated, this was the soundtrack album for the film “Ali Baba Bujang Lapok”, so it is also filed under Original Soundtrack (OST). If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click the donate button below and throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 10-inch LP by Zainab Majid from 1959 produced by Parlophone. “Impian Zainab Majid (Zainab Majid’s Dream)”. Apart from the last song of each sides, where he performed solo, Zainab’s brother, Razak Majid appeared uncredited in duets for four other songs in the album. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click the donate button below and throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 10-inch LP by Zainab Majid from 1958 produced by Parlophone. “Lagu Lagu Hindustan Melayu (Hindustani Tunes In Malay)”. This is one of two 10-inch LP compiled for Zainab - The other titled “Impian Zainab Majid”, released a year later. Both LPs included duets with Zainab’s brother, Razak Majid (uncredited). If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click the donate button below and throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 10-inch LP by Doli Tupaz And His Bintang Malaya Hawaiian Band from 1963 produced by Parlophone. This is the third instalment of the “Happy Music From Malaya” series by the band - The previous two were produced under the Columbia label. In the early 50’s, prior to becoming recording artist, the band performed live and was the resident band at West Point Garden Restaurant at Pasir Panjang, Singapore under the name “Hawaiian Rhythm Kings” patronised by the well-heeled Caucasians and locals to dine and dance. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click the donate button below throughout MN website to contribute:   Just added a 10-inch LP by R. Azmi (Raja Azmi Raja Ambiah) from 1957 entitled “Irama Hindustani Melayu (Hindustani Rhythm In Malay)” - Popular renditions of Hindi film soundtracks from 1950’s such as “Hello Hello Sayang”, “Hore Hore Samba”, Airmata Kasih” among others. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click the donate button below and throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 1975 LP by Wiwiek Abidin backed by Suara Irama. The album “Tiada Tempat Bagi Mu“ was produced by M. Daud for LIFE Records. The full album was also uploaded to YouTube recently (You can also view it below): The free streaming for this album is made possible by the donation made by Hassan Sani from Brunei - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click below to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added a 1975 EP Mazuin Hamzah backed by Panca Irama. The dangdut album “Mustika Ku“ was produced by M. Daud for LIFE Records. Featured songs originally recorded by Rafeah Buang, Wiwiek Abidin, Ellya Khadam (Ellya M. Harris). The free streaming for this album is made possible by the donation made by Hassan Sani from Brunei - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click below to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added a 1975 EP by Mazuin Dan Mazlan backed by Panca Irama. The dangdut album “Ratapan Anak Tiri“ was produced by M. Daud for LIFE Records. This is one of three EPs recorded and released in 1975 introducing the two young Hamzah siblings which a year prior, joined their three sisters, Mahani, Mahayon and Maznah to form the family band Quinary M (initially just "M'). The group recorded three LPs between 1979 to 1981 before Mazuin and Mazlan left for their own separate, solo projects. The free streaming for this album is made possible by the donation made by Hassan Sani from Brunei - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click below to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added a 1975 EP by Kamaliah Latiff backed by Mustakim Orchestra led by Mustakim Mohd. Ali. The album "Melati Putih / Dollah Kassim" was arranged by Olimpio Galaura (Jazz Trumpet legend) for short-lived Melody record label. The two title tracks were huge radio hits back then along with "Tak Mudah Kulupakan". If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click the donate button throughout MN website to contribute.   Just added a 1967 EP by Jaafar Osman with backing from the label house-band P. M. T. Lydians. The title track “Menanti Kaseh” was probably sampled from / inspired by the 1962 hit “The Lonely Bull” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click below to donate:   Just added a 1965 SP by Jaafar Osman (often-times "Ja'afar Osman) with Jose Daroya Orkestra. The front Side you’ll get to hear “Sejuta Bunga” composed by Hashim Ahmad and the more popular “Menyesal Ta’ Berguna” on the flip side composed by Hashim B. A. - made even popular by the group Carefree in 1980. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click below to donate:   Just added the 1966 EP by Jaafar Osman (often-times "Ja'afar Osman) with Dendang Irama. "Dara Jelita / Kalong Asmara" is a full-fledged 'Pop Yeh-Yeh' album. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click below to donate:   Just added an SP by Anwar Idris (also sometimes spelled as “Annuar Idris”), entitled “Patah Hati Tumbang Harapan”, this title song as well as “Mutiara Dari Pulau Pinang” were written by Saiful Bahri and recorded in 1967. M. Nasir & Yunizar Hussein did a duet of the title song for their LP “Dia Ibu Ku” in 1981. If I am not mistaken, the original singer was S. Effendy. If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click below to donate:   Just added an EP by Indonesian Sambas D. S. entitled “Sambas D. S. Dibantu Oleh Pancharagam The Hornets” . This EP from 1968 was recorded in Singapore under the Philips label. Indicated as “MONO” on the vinyl labels but actually both sides are in glorious stereo. Contains the ballad “Potretku” re-popularised two years later by Eddie Ahmad as “Potret Kasihku” This album is free to stream due to the kind sponsorship by Murni Mohd, Singapore - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click on the donate button throughout the MN website.  Just added an album of traditional Malay songs "Gurindam Melayu" from 1987 by Various Artists namely Rafeah Buang, Rosiah Chik, Ahmad Jais and S. M. Salim. All images and tracks were contributed by Mohd Rizal Azuar, Johor, Malaysia. You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click the button below and the throughout the MN website to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added the 1984 LP by Salamiah Hassan entitled "Kembali" produced by Ahmad Shariff for CBS Records. The album features an uncredited duet with Salamiah's own brother, Hadi Hassan for the song "Di Suatu Persimpangan". All images and tracks were contributed by Khir Johari, Singapore. Also, this album is free to stream due to the kind sponsorship by Khir Johari - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click the button below and throughout the MN site to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added the soundtrack album from the Jins Shamsuddin’s 1979 film “Tiada Esok Bagimu”. Featuring Salamiah Hassan in three great tracks. Side B is a scripted drama "Seniman Kehilangan Ilham" with voice-overs interjected by few songs from A. Ramlie and Sanisah Huri. Produced by Kassim Masdor and released in 1978. Filed under OST (Original Soundtrack). If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click below and throughout the MN website to donate.   Just added the soundtrack album from the 1976 musical film “Cinta Dan Lagu”. Featuring Salamiah Hassan and Ahmad Jais as the main vocals. The LP “Lagu Lagu Dari Filem Cinta Dan Lagu” was composed, arranged and conducted by Johari Salleh with Jamil Sulong taking the task as the lyricist. In the film, Hail Amir used his own vocals for the songs but Ahmad Jais was given the honour to record the studio versions on this LP. Salamiah Hassan lend her singing voice to Nor Azizah for the film. Featuring the evergreen wedding staple “Berdebar-Debar Rasa Hati”. Filed under OST (Original Soundtrack). If you've enjoyed the free content presented, kindly donate to the MN Fund to help us get more resources. Click below and throughout the MN website to donate:   |
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