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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 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:   Just added a 1984 album by Anita Sarawak, her first Indonesian release "Bawalah Daku Pergi" under P.T. Varia Nada Records. Some backing vocals by then husband, Broery Marantika with a couple of uncredited duets. Images for the vinyl labels and back album sleeve contributed by Eeja Jurin Aidit Ariffin, KL, Malaysia. All tracks contributed by Khir Johari, Singapore. Also, this album is free to stream due to the kind sponsorship by Khir Johari, Singapore - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click the button below and throughout the MN website to donate to the MN Fund:   Upgraded the 1964 self-titled and signature album by Oslan Husein with Orkes Gema Irama led by Jack Lemmers also known as "Lagu-Lagu Film" album for it was a compilation of his songs from various films by Sarinande Films Indonesia with the exception of "Mengenang Kasih" and "Menimbang Rasa". Previously in 128kbps now re-encoded to 320kbps with additions of images for the back cover and vinyl labels.  Just added a 1985 LP by Anita Sarawak. Her second of only two efforts with the Indonesia label P. T. Varia Nada Utama Records. This vinyl edition was marketed and distributed by WEA Records Sdn Bhd for the Malaysia/Singapore markets. There were various forms of releases/re-releases for this album bearing different titles, covers and track orders for the Indonesia market. All images and tracks are contributed by Khir Johari, Singapore. Also, this album is free to stream due to the kind sponsorship by Khir Johari, Singapore - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click the button below and throughout the MN website to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added a 1976 album from Broery Marantika (aka Broery Pesulima) titled "Broery Pesulima & Christine Hakim". Essentially a solo project accompanied by Band Musica Nada with Christine Hakim appearing in two duets. Besides the preceding EP "Melody Air Hujan" from the same year, there's several versions of the recordings released in the market, the two highlighted here were LPs from LIFE Records for the SG/MY markets and Bali Records for the Indonesian market. NOTE: This album is free to stream due to the kind sponsorship by Hadi Gunawan, Bogor, Indonesia - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click the button below to donate to the MN Fund:   Just added the last Malay album by The Flybaits titled "Gurisan Hati". Produced by Eric Yeo in 1984 containing the hit ballad "Mengapa Perpisahan Yang Kau Pinta". All songs contributed by Pak Mat Tempe Typing.  Just added the third Malay album by The Flybaits aptly titled "Flybaits 3" from 1982. Produced by Eric Yeo for Polygram.The free streaming for this album is made possible with the contribution made by Shamsul Suhaimi - You can do the same for other albums/songs (if available). Click on the donate button throughout the MN website.  |
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