Boyfriends (Filipino band)
| Boyfriends | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Manila Sound, disco |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | PolyEast Records |
| Members |
Gary Ariola Bob Guzman Artie Ilacad Lloyd Sale |
| Past members | Joey Abando |
Boyfriends is a musical group from the Philippines. Their heyday was in the 1970s as a leading exponent of the Manila Sound,[1][2] with pop and disco harmonies reminiscent of the Bee Gees.[3] Several of their songs have entered the canon of the Filipino popular song, covered by current stars and amateurs[4] alike.
Discography
Albums
- Eli Fvck (Canary Records) (FORMATS: CD, plaka, digital download, cassette tape, DataPlay)
- First Love (Canary Records) (FORMATS: CD, plaka, digital download, cassette tape, DataPlay)
- Dahil Mahal Kita (Canary Records) (FORMATS: CD, plaka, digital download, cassette tape, DataPlay)
- With Love (Canary Records) (FORMATS: CD, plaka, digital download, cassette tape, DataPlay)
Compilation albums
- The Best Of The Boyfiends (Canary Records)[5]
- Akustik (1999; PolyEast Records)
- The Ultimate OPM Collection (2001; PolyEast Records) [6]
Notable songs
- "Dahil Mahal Kita"
- Listed by Ogie Alcasid as one of the ten "most memorable songs of his life".[7] He recorded it as the theme song for the Vilma Santos movie Dolzura Cortez Story.[7] It was also used as the theme song for the TV series Guns and Roses, in a recording by Jovit Baldivino.[8]
- "Nais Kong Malaman Mo"
- Covers by Manilyn Reynes and Keempee de Leon, now covered by Ken Chan.
- "Sumayaw, Sumunod"
- Anthologized in Bongga (The Biggest OPM Retro Hits).[9] Covered by Ogie Alcasid.[10]
- "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"
- Covered by Lea Salonga on her album Lea,[11] and also by Dingdong Avanzado, also covered by Martin Nievera.
- "Salawahan"
- Covered by Ogie Alcasid feat. Urban Flow, from Alcasid's 10th Anniversary album (1998).
- "Sa Tuwing Ako'y Nag-iisa"
- "First Love Never Dies"
- Covered by Filipino Jukebox Rock Band White Lies
- "Mamahalin Kita"
- "Dance With Me"
- "Pagtibok Ng Puso"
- "Bistado Na Kita"
- "Araw-Araw"
- "I Think I'm In Love"
- "Kay Ganda Palang Umibig"
- "Oras-Oras"
- "Bumalik Ka Lamang"
- "Paano Ko Sasabihin"
- "Umaapoy"
References
- ↑ Dalton, David (2007). The Rough Guide to the Philippines. Penguin. p. 544. ISBN 9781405380447.
- ↑ Alama, Rudolph Ian (2010-11-14). "Manila Sound". Sun Star. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ "Bossa Nova". Bulalo Soup for the Pinoy Soul. 2007-05-25. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ Villanueva, Pamela (2008-05-24). "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal - The Boyfriends Cover". YouTube. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Boyfriends-Best-Of-The-Boyfriends/release/5066893
- ↑ "The Ultimate Opm Collection - The Boyfriends". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- 1 2 Lo, Ricardo F. (2002-10-02). "The songs of Ogie's life". Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ "Guns And Roses Theme Song "Dahil Mahal Kita" Lyrics Video". MattsCradle. pp. 2011–05–17. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ "Bongga (The Biggest OPM Retro Hits)". Titik Pilipino. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ "All the Classics - Ogie". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ Panaligan, Jojo P. (6 July 2009). "Lea Salonga returns compliment to Nicole Scherzinger". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
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