Tetty Kadi - Cassette ( Side 1 )

TETTY KADI

A Cassette, I think from 1973 or later, maybe from two Long Playing records also from that year.
On the B side Christine, like a clone of Tetty Kadi, their voices sounding nearly similar.
This playlists starts with an old kroncong song Sapu Lidi = Broom made of the nerves of a banana leaf, often to be used for cleaning the mattress. In this song it seems almost this broom is used to chase aways spirits who are still lingering around. In my translation of some words: "Dear soul, beloved ( ancestor ) mother, you are allowed to see, but not to touch, otherwise you turn in a crocodile, .....go at night, be at home during the day"
Those spirits are always asked to go away in gentle and calm wording, not to upset them, often they are deceased members of the family, still present but invisible. So far my theory, with a risk of interpretating it wrongly. Those old kroncong lyrics express more likely a mood or feeling than an exact description of an event.
All other songs are slow melodious songs, maybe some of the composed by Riyanto, the name of the composer.
On the B side Christine, just melodious songs with low profile.
The sound quality of the cassette is not really good, a little bit of typical cassette sound, it is not caused by any sort of electronic compression by me. The A side better than the B side.
Sapu Lidi                          
Kasih Sayang                          
Menanti Kasih Bersemi                          
Remaja                          
Tak Mungkin Lagi                          
Ingin Bercinta                          
Bisikan Hati                          
Tak Mungkin Bahagia                          
Ku Sayang Sampai Mati                          
        

Emillia Contessa - Musica MSC7036

MUSICA MSC 7036
EMILLIA CONTESSA
"Pop Melayu Vol 5"
Music: A. Riyanto

From 1973 and on suddenly appeared quite a lot of Melayu albums and also many bearing volume numbers.
In the decade before a launching of a new album was quite an event, but later on its just "Two Faces Volume 5" or "Panber's Volume 14.
Also remarkably the sudden popularity o f the "Melayu" groups and singers, while in the 60's almost nothing of this genre can be found.

"Cita Cita" - Longing - Very close to the Indian style
"Berdendang" - Swaying -
"Kedinginan" - Coldness -
"Kasih Diperantaun" - My love is abroad, overseas. The printing on the record is: "Perantaun" but                 according to me this must be " Perantauan "
"Tak Sabar" - No Patience -
"Terbayang" - Imagine -
"Tak Semanis Dulu" - Not as sweet as before -
"Goyang Tari" - Swaying dance -
"Hati Merana" - Languishing heart -

The cover of the record is missing,

Cita Cita - ( Muchtar B. )                 
Berdendang - ( Manto )                          
Kedinginan - ( Saidi S. )                          
Kasih Diperantaun - ( Yahya )                          
Tak Sabar - ( Yoel Crizal )                          
Terbayang - ( Joublig Lis )                          
Tak Semanis Dulu - ( Nana S. )                          
Goyang Tari - ( B. Haradi )                          
Hati Merana - ( A. Riyanto )                 

Julia Yasmin

8 out of ten songs are in Chinese setting.
The first 3 songs are the best.
" Hampa " and  " Kisah Hidupku " are not typically in Chinese style. Just songs.
" Merana " is originating from the Chinese song " Ke Ai de Ren "

" Mey Mey " is originating from " Shina No Yoru " a Japanese song.

Hetty Koes Endang - Cassette from the eighties

Hetty Koes Endang "Demi Cinta Ni...Ye..."
Not a very old one, the cassette is from 1986.
The second song from the list is damaged.
One of my children was playing with the recorder
with the newly bought cassette still in it.
Demi Cinta Ni Yee                          
Percik Percik Kerinduan                          
Biro Jodoh                          
Kau Tak Setia                          
Tak Kulepas Kamu                          
Terbuai                      
Bila Jatuh Cinta                          
Pergilah Duka                          
Mungkinkah                         

Kesetiaanku                          

Hetty Koes Endang Kroncong

On the cover of this record she is portraited as a long established diva.
Her career began in 1973 when she was about 16 years old.
Many records and even more casettes ( 40? ) with her songs were recorded.
She received many awards from song contests.
On this playlist among others the song: "Tanjung Perak" The refrain from this song sounds exactly the same as "Wij gaan naar Zandvoort" a song from Holland which means: "We go to Zandvoort" a populair beach resort 25 kilometres from Amsterdam.
The song "Kroncong Pasar Gambir" resembles the song "Sapu Lidi"
"Kroncong Galunggung" is about the eruption of the Galunggung vulcano, a great disaster.
This vulcano is situated in West-Java and consequently the song is in the Sundanese language.


This record is from 1982, produced in Malaysia.

Tanjung Perak                          
Mawar Merah                          
Kroncong Pasar Gambir                          
Kroncong Serenade                          
Kroncong Bahana Pancasila                          
Kroncong Galunggung                          
Kroncong Tangis Sukamto                          
Stambul Anak Kepiting                          
Stambul Tretes Raya                          
Kroncong Tembang Kiasan                 

Pemilu 1971 - Various Artists

GLP 50001 ( Produced by Canary Records )
A souvenir from the 1971 elections.
Various Artists.

On the cover: from left to right: Vivi Sumanty, Tanti Josepha and the third I think is Lenny Besselaar
When the 1971 elections were held, the Golkar party made a promotional record.
For this occasion the several lyrics were altered to create songs that praised this party. Other songs are almost unchanged.

"Pohon Beringin" - Waringin Tree or Banyan Tree ( Ficus Benghalensis ) It is also to be seen on the Indonesian coat of arms as a symbol for unity and power. This tree is more remarkable for its width over its height. Manny roots hanging down from its branches, so when walking underneath its almost like entering a ghost house. See the cover of this album.
The song its vocalized by Bing Slamet, I think its an older, already existing song from the patriotic genre.
''Sataro Mama" is from North Sulawesi, Manado
"Karamako" also from Manado, in these songs the Kolintang can be heard a musical instrument from that region.
"Tanjung Ou Ulate" is from the Moluccas, whereas the above songs remained unchanged in lyrics, this one became a Golkar propaganda song.
It starts with a voice: Politics? No!! Upbuilding? Yes!
"Ole Sio" is also Moluccan-styled, without Golkar propaganda, just some patriotic words.
"Ayo Mama" again a well known song from the Moluccas, but with the lyrics changed to become Golkar all the way.
"Mari Memilih" - Let's vote! - Newly composed for this record.
"Es Lilin" - Ice Lolly - The lyrics altered to promote the Golkar party and persuade the million of Sundanese to vote for Golkar, when hearing this well known song.
"Kroncong Moritsku" an old and well known kroncong song, again the lyrics have been changed for the occasion: Let's vote!
"Kroncing Kemayoran" another kroncong song that everyone knows, the lyrics can be changed easily for all kind of occasions, in this case: Vote Golkar!
"Berbaktilah" - Devote to your country. - By Ellya Khadam who always did it the Indian way.
"Cita Cita Srikandi" also done in Indian style, warm feelings for the country are expressed, and is eager to contribute to its progress.

Pohon Beringin - ( Suwandi )         Bing Slamet        
Sataro Mama - ( Alfred Sundah )    Cillya & Vivi Sumanti        
Karemako                  Lenny Beslaar        
Tanjung Ou Ulate             Tanti Josepha        
Ole Sio                              Jimmy Samallo        
Ayo Mama                  Bing Slamet        
Mari Memilih - ( Bing Slamet )         Bing Slamet        
Es Lilin                              Bing Slamet        
Kroncong Moritsku             Bing Slamet        
Kroncong Kemayoran             Bing Slamet & M. Sanip        
Berbaktilah - ( M. Sanip )         Ellya Khadam        
Cita Cita Srikandi - ( M. Sanip )         Ellya Khadam        

Tetty Kadi, Alfian - Indah SML 12056

TETTY KADI and ALFIAN
INDAH SML 12056
"Romi dan Julie"
Band Vista
Conductors: Sani / Nana
Year 1972
Genre: Mixed, Popsongs.

Tetty Kadi now and then did duets with male singers, earlier already with Broery ( Pesolima? )
On this record with Alfian a well known singer who reached his greatest popularity around 1965.

"Gembira Dihari Raya" - Rejoicing Celebration Day -, in this case the celebration of Idul Fitri. A nice Melayu sound, well constructed in which sets her eminent voice to advantage.
"Mahligai Cinta" - Pleasure Ground of Love - A love song, only a song, after the recordings they just went each to their own home.
"Timang Timang Bobo" The proud parents are watching their baby who sleeps in the cradle. Nice song.
"Dibawah Pohon Berbunga" - Under a Blossom Tree -
"Terharu" - Confused -. Do you really love me?
"Maut Ditali Guitar" - Death at guitar strings" - about the death of a guitarist..
"Anggrek Bulan Berbunga" - The orchid is in bloom -
"Kasih Tak Sampai" - Requited love - Nice melody, with an echo of kroncong beat.
"Romi & Julie" - Romeo and Juliet - From the film "Pengantin Remadja" ( 1971 )
"Dusun Terlindung" - Sheltered little village -
"Kupergi Membawa Luka" - I go, wounded -
"Pulang Kampung" - Back to the village ( where I came from ) Melody belongs to the so called "Mandarin" genre.

A nice and varied album, these songs were not re-issued later, in contrast to many other songs from the Remaco-albums.
This makes the above mentioned songs quite unknown.

Gembira Dihari Raya - ( D. Djufari - I. Sumantri )         Tetty Kadi        
Mahligai Cinta - ( Lyrics - Yadi S. )             Tetty Kadi - Alfian        
Timang Timang Bobo - ( D. Djufari - Hamiedan )         Tetty Kadi - Alfian   
Dibawah Pohon Berbunga - ( Wedhasmara )         Tetty Kadi        
Terharu - ( Harry Santosa )                  Tetty Kadi - Alfian        
Maut Ditali Guitar - ( Hamiedan )                  Tetty Kadi        
Anggrek Bulan Berbunga - ( A. Riyanto )             Tetty Kadi        
Kasih Tak Sampai - ( Nus S. )                  Tetty Kadi        
Romi Dan Julie                                          Alfian        
Dusun Terlindung - ( Nus S. )                  Tetty Kadi        
Kupergi Membawa Luka - ( Harjoto MC )             Tetty Kadi        
Pulang Kampung - ( Lyrics - Is Haryanto )         Tetty Kadi        

Emillia Contessa - Kroncong

Kroncong music is very old and of mixed origin.
In the seventies already the music was considered mostly for older people who lived quietly in provincial towns
But from time to time newer groups also used this style for their songs.
On this record: modernised versions. The original kroncong sounding more ancient. Instead of electric guitars: the kroncong guitar, violins and flutes were used.
I think this record is from 1974 or maybe 1975.
Maybe one of the last records. Maybe produced in Singapore.
The big companies like Remaco already stopped producing records and made casettes only.
Band: D'Lloyd's Conductor: Bartje Van Houten.

Jembatan Merah             Emillia Contessa        
Telaga Biru                  Emillia Contessa        
Pertemuan                  Sam        
Jatuh Cinta - ( Bartje Van Houten )    Sam        
Mengapa Harus Jumpa - ( Bartje V.H. )    Sam        
Ku Pergi Jauh - ( Jasir Sjam )         Emillia Contessa        
Kroncong Gelisah             Emillia Contessa        
Tidurlah Intan                  Emillia Contessa        
Jauh Dimata                  Sam        
Mari Mari ( Tonny K.)             Sam        

Laily Dimjahtie - Mutiara ML058

MUTIARA MLL 058
LAILY DIMJATHIE
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors Janwar-Hasanudin-A.Rijanto.
Year: 1970

A follower of Titiek Sandhora.
The voice techniques and are similar, in the first song a male singer is present, make it almost sound like a duet with Muchsin.
Also the same mixture of funny and serious songs.
This record is issued somewhere between the release of the 15 th and the 16 th LP record from Titiek Sandhora who then was on the peak of her popularity.
So imitation could lead to succes, the more because Mutiara was a typical mainstream label.
The regular band of this label and composers made nice songs for her, just like they did for Titiek Sandhora and other artists.
Nicest songs :
"Tukang Tipu"
"Kisah Kasih Remaja" this one is slightly instrumented in the Melayu or India-Melayu way.
"Jangan Percaya" the sound vaguely reminds us of old dances and Melayu folk songs.

Coversongs:
"Kau Menyiksa Hatimu" = "O Sole Mio"
"Terserah Nasib" = "Que Sera"
"Embun Pagi" = "On Top of Old Smokey"
"Laily Adikku" = "Denny"
On the cover photo she wears a necklace with "Sandra" and "Andres" on the medallion.
A gift from Sandra Reemer and Dries Holten?
The cover is also somewhat damaged, from the beginning on when I bought it.

Adul Gondrong - ( Hamiedan )                          
Racun Hidupku - ( Hamiedan - M.N. Chan )                          
Kau Menyiksa Hatiku - ( Lyrics - S. Djufari )                      
Tukang Tipu - ( Nus S. )                          
Hanya Sekejap - ( Wedhasmara )                          
Terserah Nasib - ( Lyrics - Setiawan S. )                          
Kisah Kasih Remaja - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                          
Menanti Kepastian - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Buat Saja Seenaknya - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Embun Pagi - ( Lyrics - Sumo S. )                          
Jangan Percaya - ( Thaha Mahsun - Setiawan S. )                          
Laily Adikku - ( Lyrics - Imay Maskar )                          

Ervinna in Suriname

ERVINNA
An LP made by a Surinam company: MFA records.
Year approx 1977 ( ? )

In a second hand record-collector shop Mazef found this LP.
It was stored in the Surinam-section of this shop.
However the artist is from Indonesia.
She did concerts in Surinam for the Javanese community, who surely were pleased to hear songs from their country of origin.
How did the Javanese come to Surinam? The fact is that both Indonesia and Suriname were ruled by the Dutch.
Surinam which was underpopulated, was in need of employees who could work in the plantations and later also in the bauxiet mines.
The fitst group of Javanese arrived in 1894. Now there are 72.000 Javanese in Suriname, above tha als groups of mixed descent.
Remarkable fact: Surinam is a little bigger than the Island of Java but the population counts just 481.000 people, this is less than Surakarta ( Solo ) on Java. If the whole population of Java should migrate to Surinam, the population density per square kilometer would still be less than today's population density on Java, 1029 persons on each square kilometre, whilst Surinam less than 3 people per square kilometre, Many South American countries are underpopulated compared with countries in South East Asia. This has much to do with the fertility of the soil and the centuries old rice-growing culture.

Other Indonesian artists who visited Surinam: Waljinah, Titiek Sandhora, Mus Mulyadi and Arie Koesmiran, the latter I am not quite sure she's been there.
Ervinna has been many other countries also, to mention Singapore and Hongkong, where she did most songs from the west with that charming extra touch, difficult to describe, in putting extra emphasis in expressing emotions in songs. Abroad she was even more populair than in Indonesia.
On this record she did songs in Javanese language, and typical tone scale. One song is called "Surinam" this must be a tribute to her host-country. I ddont know the name of the band, it is not mentioned. Was it a local band from Surinam or had all been pre-recorded in Indonesia?

Ojo Sak Penak Mu Dewe - ( Chilung R. )                           
Wis Ora Tresnu - ( Chlung R. )                          
Jaman E Dan - ( Chilung R. )                          
Bocah Cilik - ( Chilung R. )                          
Nelong So - ( Saka Flores )                          
Priyo Bisu - ( Saka Flores )                          
Ce Jolatek                          
Suriname - ( Chilung R. )                          
Cangkriman - ( Saka Flores )                          
Plek Emplek Ketepu                          
Suwe Ora Jamu

Tetty Kadi and Alfian - Indah SML12041

INDAH SML 12041
TETTY KADI & ALFIAN
Band: Vista
Conductors: Sani - Nana
Year 1970

Another LP record with Tetty Kadi and Alfian together.
The names of the conductors maybe hidden as a code name, maybe because they were under contract with another company.
Various Styles, like the Titiek Sandhora records.
"Di Ujung Jalan" - At the end of the road - Belonging to the "Mandarin" genre, but maybe even from Japan. I cannot trace the original.
"Tak Berpisah lagi" - Not parting anymore - This song does not flow as nicely as the other songs from Riyanto.
"Tini Jago Ping Pong" - Tini is a table tennis pro - It is in Melayu style, but when other Melayu songs are about the big facts of life it is just about a friend who is good in table tennis and smokes a lot.
"Ku Mengerti Selembar Kisah" - I know where is the story about -
"Malam Syahdu" - A perfect night - It is a nice duet, both singers at their best.
"Kisah Di Bulan April" - An april story -
"Berpura Pura" -Just make believe- It is from the well known song "Guantanamera"
"Tanda Mata" - Souvenir -
"100% Waras" - One hundred percent recovered - Melayu and Indian sounds can be heard.
"Kan Kulupakan Yang Lalu" - I will forget about the past -
"Sambutlah Tanganku" - Take my hand -
"Bertemu Dalam Kerinduan" - Met when longing - The song originates from Japan: Titled: "MINATOMACHI" also became well known in the Chinese world as: "XING SHEN GO TUO LU"

Di Ujung Jalan - ( Lyrics - D. Djufari )                  Tetty Kadi        
Tak Berpisah Lagi - ( A. Riyanto )                  Tetty Kadi - Alfian        
Tini Jago Ping Pong - ( Zakarya )                  Tetty Kadi        
Ku Mengerti Selembar Kisah - ( Nus. S. )             Alfian        
Malam Syahdu - ( Wisjnu Nouradhi )                  Tetty Kadi - Alfian        
Kisah Di Bulan April - ( Wisjnu Nouradhi )             Alfian        
Berpura Pura - ( Lyrics - Betty S. )                  Tetty Kadi        
Tanda Mata - ( Harry Santosa )                              Alfian        
Seratus Persen Waras - ( Hamiedan )                  Tetty Kadi - Alfian        
Kan Kulupakan Yang Lalu - ( Is Haryanto )             Tetty Kadi        
Sambutlah Tanganku - ( Wedhasmara )                  Tetty Kadi        
Bertemu Dalam Kerinduan - ( Lyrics - Surjadhi S. )         Tetty Kadi - Alfian

Kroncong, Gijs Pattiwael, Miss Tina

MISS TINA, GIJS PATTIWAEL

Band: Krontjong Ensemble Sinar Surya

A Record I bought new, in 1968
It is produced in Holland the artists from Nederlandsch Indie - Hindia Belanda, later on, till present, known as the Republic of Indosesia.

Miss Tina = Tina Young.

"Mutiara" - Pearl -
"Tari Serimpi" - Serimpi Dance - Is the court dance from the Kraton ( Grounds of the sultan ) in Yogyakarta and Solo,
"Cincin Bermata" - Ring with a stone -
"Sepasang Mata Bola" -a Pair of Bright eyes -
"Harum" - Sweet smelling, fragrant -
"Hamba Menyanyi" - I sing -
"Tirtonadi" - cannot translate, maybe it is about the movements of a stream -
"Rujak Ulek" - It is about grinding those hot chili peppers in a mortar - it is in Javanese.
"Sekuntum Bungaku" - My flower bud -
"Kroncong Merdu" - Sweet, gentle Kroncong -
"Panggayo" - Row the boat -
"Waktu potong Padi" - Harvesting the rice ( at the fields ) -

Mutiara                  Miss Tina & Gijs Pattiwael        
Tari Serimpi             Gijs Pattiwael        
Cincin Bermata             Miss Tina        
Sepasang Mata Bola         Miss Tina & Gijs Pattiwael        
Harum                  Miss Tina        
Hamba Menyanyi         Gijs Pattiwael        
Tirtonadi             Miss Tina & Gijs Pattiwael        
Rujak Ulek             Miss Tina        
Sekuntum Bungaku         Gijs Pattiwael        
Kroncong Merdu         Miss Tina        
Panggayo             Gijs Pattiwael        
Waktu Potong Padi         Miss Tina & Gijs Pattiwael

O.M. Permata - Indra AKL109

INDRA AKL 109
M. MASYHUR, MUSTOFA DIMYATI, OMA KUSNADI,
BHAKAS HANY, YULIATIN.
"Jangan Cemburu "
Band: Orkes Melayu Permata
Conductor M. Su'udin

Typical for the mid seventies when great amounts of Melayu records were released.
In fact this musical style existed long before, but then was known under various names, such as:
"Lagoe Padang Pasir" - songs from the desert - or "Lagoe Hindustan" or "Lagoe Hindia" - songs from India -
"Gambus" , "Lagoe Deli" - Songs from Deli - etc.


" Mari Bergembira " - Let us be merry - ( sounds like a "desert song" )
"Jangan Cemburu " - Don't be suspicious -
" Katakan Saja " - Just words -
" Menempuh Hidup Baru " - Go through the new life -
" Belajar Yamaha " - Learn ( to drive ) a Yamaha ( motorbike )
" Dengar Pintaku " - Listen to my request -
" Oh Tuhanku " - Oh my Lord -
" Oh Cinta " - Oh love -
" Marilah Anakku" - Come on, my child -
" Senyumlah Selalu " - Always smile -
" Dua Sejoli " - A ( married ) couple -

Mari Bergembira - ( Z. Muchtar )                  M. Masyhur & Group        
Jangan Cemburu - ( Kusnan Zayadi )             Mustofa D. - Ema Kusnadi   
Katakan Saja - ( Z. Muchtar )                  Bhakas Hany        
Menempuh Hidup Baru - ( Z. Muchtar )             M. Masyhur        
Belajar Yamaha - ( J. Suparman )             M. Masyhur, Yuliatin        
Dengar Pintaku - ( Tofa, Ema )                  Mustofa Dimyati        
Jangan Termenung - ( Z. Muchtar )             Bhakas Hany        
Oh Tuhanku - ( Kusnan Zayadi )                  Ema Kusnadi        
Oh Cinta - ( Z. Muchtar )                  Mustofa D., Yuliatin        
Marilah Anakku - ( Kusnan Zayadi )             Ema Kusnadi        
Senyumlah Selalu - ( Tofa, Ema )             Mustofa Dimyati        
Dua Sejoli - ( Z. Muchtar )                  M. Mashyur, Bhakas Hany

Tetty Kadi - Remaco RLL255 ( 2 )

REMACO RLL 255
TETTY KADI
Band: The Favourites
Conductor: A. Riyanto

The cover is missing
To enhance this plog I added a picture of the singer, so it is NOT the cover of te described record.
In fact it is the cover of Remaco RLL 258 from which I only have the cover and not the record.

This LP record is from 1973, strangely another Remaco record is existing also with serial number RLL 255, other songs by Tetty Kadi

" Saling Percaya " - Mutual trust
" Dhady " - ( name of a male person )
" Hanya Satu Jalan " - There is only one way ( with religious content, praying makes one stronger, she sings ) ,nice energetic beat.
" Penuh Air Mata " - Full with tears
" Sebelum Kau Pergi " - Before you go
" Suara Gembala " - The voice of a shepherd ( This song is also on another p;aylist in a modiried version
" Kisah Indah Kisah Sedih " - A beautiful sad story
" Tongeret Tong Cet " - ( a song full with funny but wise rhymes and hints
" Impian Hati " - My heart's dream

Saling Percaya - ( Is Haryanto )                 
Dhady - ( A. Riyanto )                 
Hanya Satu Jalan - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Penuh Air Mata - ( S. Maryo )                          
Sebelum Kau Perg - ( Is Haryanto )i                          
Suara Gembala - ( A. Riyanto )                          
Kisah Indah Kisah Sedih - ( Harry Toos )                          
Tonggeret Tong Cet - ( Harry Toos )                      
Impian Hati - ( Harry Toos )             

Titiek Sandhora - Mutiara MLL092

MUTIARA MLL 092
TITIEK SANDHORA
"PUDJAAN HATIKU"
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors: Jadin / A. Riyanto
Year 1971
The 20th album, this time without her companion, Muchsin.
Parts of the photos from the cover are originating from designs shown on playlists 053 and 125.
She dressed in a kimono, there must have been a connection with Japan and the Indonesian Popmusic from that period, especially the songs by Titiek Sandhora, a well known one is "Gunung Fuyiama" original title: "Kutsukake Tokijiro"
I remember vaguely having read somewhere about she knew a lady originating from Japan who chaperonned her to the live concerts far away and also made or bought all those dresses.
The songs on this playlist:
"Kisah Sedih Dihari Minggu" - A sad story at sunday -
"Maafkanlah" - This is an imported song, I remember from begin 60's. its title: "Michael row the boat ashore" or just in short "Michael"
"Jangan Seenaknya" - "not the nice things for only you ( and leaving the heavy stuff for me )" A song executed in slightly Melayu way of singing.
"Pujaan Hatiku" - My adorer - This coul be a song originating from Japan.
"Terpaut" - Bound ( together ) -
"Ku Harapkan" - I hope ( you will come back )
"Tiada Lagi" - No more - A cover version of a song which I cannot trace.
"Jangan Sakit Hati" - Don't be hurt - Nice song.
"Jangan Pergi" - Don't go away - a cover version of a song, originally "Mother" by John Lennon.
"Marah Marah" - Angry -
"Tiada Akhir Tiada Putus" -There is no end, and no separation -
"Kekasih Diambang Pintu" - My lover is at the door - also a nice one in my opinion.

Kisah Sedih Dihari Minggu - ( Koes Plus )                          
Maafkanlah ( Lyrics - Santhy H. )                          
Jangan Seenaknya - ( Aman Doris )                          
Pujaan Hatiku - ( Lyrics - Jadin )                          
Terpaut - ( Firdaus - Hamiedan )                          
Ku Harapkan Kembali ( Bartje Van Houten )                          
Tiada Lagi - ( Lyrics - D. Djufari )                          
Jangan Sakit Hati - ( Harry Santosa )                          
Jangan Pergi - ( Lyrics - Setiawan S. )                          
Marah Marah - ( Widya Thaha Mahnun )                          
Tiada Akhir Tiada Putus - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Kekasih Diambang Pintu - ( Wedhasmara )                          

Kroncong of the Independence War - Evergreen TTS563

EVERGREEN TTS 563
SAJEKTI, SUJUDI M, RITA ZAHARAH,
M, RIVANY, ISNARTI
Band: Brig.Jen S. Pirngadi
Year 1965
Genre: Kroncong.

This one I  acquired in Rotterdam, at a collectors shop. I do not want to talk about money, but the price equals let's say two glasses of beer, or a very Big Mac, a bottle of cheap wine, 2 litres of gas ( bensin ) in that range . While a hamburger or a glass of beer goes in in out the body, the pleasure of having another collectible item lasts longer. When seeing the record in the shop it is about the same of meeting a well known person whose existence is known already, but not yet met face by face. I already had some knowledge, but just by a glance at the cover.
I have seen the record in other collections, its not very rare I think, but the content is of historical interest, because the songs are inspired by the Indonesian war for independence in the years following the second world war.
The style can be described a "romantic kroncong" with heroic content in a poetical way. In fact the Kroncong Music became national music on recordings like this one.
The record is recorded in Indonesia by Irama in 1965, but for one reason or another it is manufactured in Japan by Toshiba.
The record itself is made of red plastic and transparent.
It is from the radio days, the later Pop singers were still at school, To be heard exclusively the older generation like Sajekti with her characteristic voice, Rita Zaharah, which we already met on playlist nr. 038
There is already a description on the backside of the record visible here below.
The song titles are also transated on the record cover:
"Sepasang Mata Bola" - a pair of bright eyes -. ( a soldier going to battle sees a bright ewed girl just as he is boarding a train to battle. Its like her eyes begging him to stand strong and protect the country.
"Pemuda Pemudi" is translated a "Boy and Girl" but its not just a boy and a girl but patriotic young brigadists who joined the battle or supported the soldiers.
"Rangkaian Melati" - a garland of jasmine - It ties the hearts of a couple, the man far away on the battlefield.
"Pahlawan Merdeka" - Hero of Liberty -
"Selendang Sutra" - shawl of silk " -
"Telaga Biru" - Blue lake -
"Saputangan Dari Bandung Selatan" - The handkerchief from south Bandung - It can be used for waving goodbye to the hero going to battle and also to wipe away tears of sadness,
"Medan Bakti" - Battle field -
"Stambul Merdeka" - Song of liberty - In fact "Stambul" is a special way of singing originating from the street theatre from the old days, narrating the stage acts.
"Gugur Bunga" - Fallen flower - Her man his fallen on the battlefield, her sadness is is eased by remembering he was a great hero.
"Petir" - Lightning -
"Bandung Selatan Diwaktu Malam" - Evening in South Bandung -
Ismael Marzuki composed most of the songs. He was honoured for it. In Jakarta on the grounds of the former zoo a exhibiton area was laid out to become a place for cultural events, the Ismail Marzuki Gardens ( Taman Ismail Marzuki )

Sepasang Mata Bola - ( Ismail Marzuki )             Sajekti and Choir        
Pemuda Pemudi - ( Sujudi M. )                  Sujudi M.        
Rangkaian Melati - ( Arimah )                  Rita Zaharah        
Pahlawan Merdeka                              M. Rivany        
Selendang Sutra - ( Ismail Marzuki )             Isnarti        
Telaga Biru - ( Arimah )                              Sajekti        
Saputangan Dari Bandung Selatan - ( Ismail Marzuki )    Isnarti, M. Rivany and choir        
Medan Bakti - ( Rita Zaharah )                  Rita Zaharah        
Stambul Merdeka                              Sujudi M.        
Gugur Bunga - ( Ismail Marzuki )             Sajekti        
Petir - ( Sarimono )                              Isnarti        
Bandung Selatan Diwaktu Malam - ( Ismail Marzuki )    M. Rivany and choir

Lilis Suryani - Remaco RL020

REMACO RL 020
LILIS SURJANI
Band: Pantja Nada
Conductor: Enteng Tanamal
Year 1965 - 66
Genre: Various, moderate modern.
 The cover is damaged, the record is in reasonable shape.
"Pantun Jenaka" - Funny poem - All kind of sayings and comments shape as a "pantun" or traditional short poems., don't know where the melody is from, sounds like a working song or maybe even a dance tune somewhere from the coastal areas of South East Asia.
"Gelombang Alun" - The swell of the waves - Can't detect if its sung in Javanese or Sundanese, strange, normally I can.
"Gang Kelinci" - Rabbit alley - or -Rabbit lane- There she originated form. If you ever went to Pasar Baru in Jakarta you might be unaware there is crowded neighbourhood just behind the shopping emporiums. The song is composed by Titiek Puspa, when Lilis Surjani came to visit her she surely would have said: "Aha, that child from Gang Kelinci,again"
In the song the folks of this area are compared with rabbits, swarming and crawling.
"Asmara" - Deep love -
"Hari Ulang Tahun" ( My ) Birthday. In the song can be heard she has reached the age of 17. She was born in 1948, so the song is from 1965, which is quite possible, the record is also from 1965. So its quite autobiographical, like the song mentioned before.
"Terbang Lalat"- Flying Flies - Repeated rhymes with no direct meaning.
"Kisah Ali Baba" - The story of Ali Baba- In the song a mysterious oriental atmosphere is created, as you can hear by the tune.
"Tandak Sambas" Its sounds regional, maybe from the coastal areas of Sumatra or beyond to Malaysia, or the coastal areas of Kalimantan ( don't blame me if I am wrong ) "Tandak" is another word for Dance, mostly in traditional way they dance in rows.
Pantun Jenaka - ( Lyrics M. Sani )                          
Gelombang Alun                          
Gang Kelinci - ( Titiek Puspa )                          
Asmara - ( Titiek Puspa )                          
Hari Ulang Tahun - ( Titiek Puspa )                          
Terbang Lalat                          
Kisah Ali Baba - ( Lilis Surjani )                          
Tandak Sambas                 

Elly Kasim, Nuskan Syarif, Eva Noerdin

PRINDU RECORDS NAL 723
ELLY KASIM, NUSKAN SYARIF, EVA NOERDIN
"Top Minang Pop"
Band: Kumbang Cari
Conductor: Nuskan Syarif.

Attention. Its not Mazefs fault, it is on the record itself, a rumbling noise like someone on the set did not connect a cable properly
only on song nr 2 ( Tanjuang Pariuak )
Gained nation wide popularity, Elly Kasim returned from the Jakarta studios back to her homeland Minangkabau. She went local, but still high rated by many. So the record is one hundred procent Minang, unlike the older recordings which often had a mixed content.
I can read som Minangkabau text, but listening to the songs becomes difficult for me. So the first song "Anak Salapan" would probably mean - 8 children - . "Tanjuang Periuak" is about the scenic eauty of her region, "Kue Mankuak" must be that dlightful spongy cake, also well known in other regions as Kue Mangkok, mor I cannot translate ecept "Sopir Auto" - the driver of a car".
The nicest songs are the number 1, 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 and 12 from this playlist IHU ( in my humble opinion )
Nuskan Syarif the bandleader can be heard doing a song, and also songs by Eva Noerdin, a new singer. The record is from approx. 1974

Anak Salapan - ( Nuskan Sjarif )                  Elly Kasim        
Tanjuang Pariuak - ( Chilung R. )             Eva Noerdin        
Paneh - ( Masroel Mamoedja )                  Elly Kasim        
Ganja Batu - ( Masroel Mamoedja )             Elly kasim        
Denai Anak Minang - ( Nuskan Sjarif )             Eva Noerdin        
Tabuik - ( Nuskan, Nazif Basir )                  Nuskan Syarif        
Antok Antokan - ( Nuskan, Nazif Basir )             Elly Kasim, Eva Noerdin        
Siboleng - ( Shahrul Tarun Jusuf )             Elly Kasim        
Apokatenggang - ( Nuskan Sjarif )             Eva Noerdin        
Sopir Oto - ( Nuskan Sjarif )                  Elly Kasim        
Tinggalah Rantau - ( Nuskan, Nazif Basir )         Elly Kasim        
Kue Mankuak - ( Masroel Mamoedja )             Eva Noerdin

Titiek Sandhora - Mutiara MLL065

MUTIARA MLL 065
TITIEK SANDHORA
"Mimpi Diraju"
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors: Janwar-Hasanudin-A.Rijanto
The 16th LP, if my counting is right.
On the cover dressed in one of those 1970 outfits, older people who see back this kind of photos of their younger
years always laugh and shake their heads. "Just crazy we were then"
The first song "Sekretaris" is about the life of a secretary girl.
There are quite a few cover songs on this record:
"Mimpi Dirayu" = the erotic song "Je t'aime moi non plus" by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, France 1969
"Pemuda Semua Sama" =  " La Paloma "
"Datanglah Kasih" = " Hey Jude " by Lennon - McCartney 1968
"Bunga Bunga Berguguran" ( withered flowers ) taken from a Chinese or Japanese song,
Other songs to mention: "Micoma" is from Manado ( North Sulawesi )
"Sembilan Bulan" ( Nine Months ) is about the hardships of pregnancy, and the father of the babe is gone, a sad song.
"Hidup Didunia" ( "Living on this world" ) live is short, do things well, you only live once and when it is ended you have to justify all your deeds to the Almighty up above. Riyanto did a fine job by writing this song. It has profoundness and it proves this composer could also make songs in Melayu style.

Sekretaris - ( Adryadie )                          
Mimpi Dirayu - ( Lyrics - Uchi Sanusi )                          
Micoma                          
Aku Rela Melepaskan - ( Budiman )                          
Jangan Pilih-Pilih - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                          
Pemuda Semua Sama - ( Lyrics - Surjadhi )                          
Surabaya Yang Berkesan - ( Lyrics - D. Djufari )                          
Sembilan Bulan - ( Hamiedan )                          
Datanglah Kasih - ( Lyrics - Jasir Sjam                           
Di Persimpangan Jalan - ( Wedhasmara )                          
Bunga Bunga Berguguran - ( Lyrics - Surjadhi )                          
Hidup Di Dunia - ( A. Rijanto )                 

Irama LPI 17527 - Oslan Husein, Mus DS " Bulan Dagoan "

IRAMA LPI 17527
Oslan Husein, Mus DS
"Bulan Dagoan"
Band: "Teruna Ria"
Conductor: Zainal Arifin.
A mix of well known songs also
Minang and Sundanese ones.
All in modernized version.
Year 1960 ( ? )

Bengawan Solo - ( Gesang )         Oslan Husein        
Ayam Dan Lapeh              Oslan Husein        
Bulan Dagoan                  Mus Ds        
Lompong Sagu                  Oslan Husein        
Es Lilin                              Mus Ds        
Kambanganlah Bungo Pararuitan    Oslan Husein        
Lenggang Kangkung             Mus Ds        
Sinandi Nandi                  Oslan Husein        
Panon Hideung                  Mus Ds        
Kulik Kulik Alang             Oslan Husein - Mus Ds        
Kampung Nan Jauh Dimato         Oslan Husein        
Saputangan - ( J. Kinantan )         Oslan Husein        

Bimbo & Iin - Cassette

                                                                                 

Bimbo & Iin, Is Haryanto and others:
Dangdut - Melayu

It is a cassette maybe the contents were als released on LP records by Remaco.
I got in from someone as a present, while I was staying in Jakarta
I think it is from 1976, so it is from a later period than most of the other playlists on this blog.

.At that time the Band-groups were dominating, the solo singers, mostly female, had to do a step back in favour of all those boys groups wit their LP albums which came in large series and in many volumes.
Composers and bands which before only acted in the background came in the spotlight. so you can hear Is Haryanto singing ,who was before that already well known is musician and composer ( He died in 2009 )

Iin, after being a member of the girl's group Yanti Bersaudara, joined Bimbo's group, which was an exception, in those days it was a man's world.

Indah Bunga Mawar             Sam - Bimbo        
Menari Dan Bergoyang             Iin        
Pacarku Manis                  Sam - Bimbo        
Terlambat Sudah             Iin        
Belalang                  Acil        
Kehidupan                  Sam - Bimbo        
Sinar Kemesraan             Iin        
Meringis Dan Merinding             Sam - Iin        
Cantik                              Iin        
Nikmat Dan Karunia             Acil - Iin        
Kalau Benci                  Is Haryanto        
Dimalam Ini                  Annieke D. - Is Haryanto        
Janda Dan Duda             Annieke D. - Is Haryanto        
Kalau Memang Suratan             Is Haryanto        
Kurela Berkorban             Is Haryanto        
Adikku Menari                  Annieke D.        
Dikala Senggang             Annieke D.        
Lagu Rindu                  Annieke D.        
Kembalilah                  Is Haryanto        
Jangan Bersedih             Annieke D.

Remaco RL024 - Various Artists

REMACO RL 024
ALFIAN, DIAH ISKANDAR, NENENG SALMIAH, TJITJIEK SUWARNO,
Band: Zainal Combo
Conductor: Zainal Arifin
Year: 1965

Sadly enough the cover is missing, because those Remaco-covers were made of ordinary paper, which can tear easily.
The record is full with scratching sounds, I tried the water and soap treatment but it did not work out well, as the crackles are caused by damages on the record.
So as a last resort I used the ( trial ) software " DePopper " which cleared the sound, but traces of the scratches are still detectable.
A mixed variety of " Old School " singers from the mid sixties.

" Sebiduk Di Sungai Musi " - A little boat on the Musi river -
" Kita Pasti Menang " - We will certainly win - A patriotic song, she stands for her country and her man who           is far away in action at the border during the time of the " konfrontasi "
" Malam Tiada Bintang " - A starless night -
" Salamat Jalan Kawan " - A good voyage my friend -
" Hampa " - Emptyness -
" Terpaut Di Yogya " - Connected to Yogya -
" Kunaon Neuteup Ka Abdi " ( a Sundanese song, its title I cannot translate )
" Tidurlah Adikku " - Dleep, my little one

Sebiduk Disungai Musi - ( Zaenal Arifin )         Alfian        
Kita Pasti Menang - ( Diah Iskandar )         Diah Iskandar        
Malam Tiada Bintang - ( May Sumarna )         Neneng Salmiah        
Selamat Jalan Kawan                  Tjitjiek Suwarno        
Hampa - ( Neneng Salmiah )             Neneng Salmiah        
Terpaut Di Yogya - ( Wedhasmara )         Tjitjiek Suwarno        
Kunaon Neuteup Ka Abdi - ( Mus K. Wirja )    Diah Iskandar        
Tidur Adikku - ( Alfian )                  Alfian        

Titiek Sandhora & Muchsin Alatas - Mutiara MLL033

MUTIARA MLL 033
TITIEK SANDHORA AND MUCHSIN ALATAS.
BAND EMPAT NADA
Conductors: Jadin / A. Rijanto

Her 10th album, dating from 1970
This record from my collection is missing its cover.
I saw it nota bene complete, with cover on Jalan Surabaya, last year.
but totally forgot to take a close up picture of it, to enhance this blog.
The sellers on Jalan Surabaya have no objection to anyone making a picture, as long you are showing intentions to buy something from them, or better, after buying some records from them.
It is the cover with on the front side Titiek Sandhora is depicted with a Croton plant, and on the backside with flowers.
On this record Titiek and Muchsin are singing duets together.
I think the records in which they are singing their own songs are better.

"Dunia Belum Kiamat" - It is not yet the end of the world - Being poor not having a fiancee and money, hope is not gone yet, the future can bring changes for the better.
"Asmara Di Nagoya" - Love in Nagoya- It really sounds like a song from Japan, but in fact the song is composed by Harry Santosa.
"Teman Sejawat" - Collegue -
"Ke Binaria" - To Binaria - . Binaria is a resort at sea on the northern end of Jakarta. Among its many attractions is the Indonesian version of Disneyland "Dunia Fantasi" a big swimming pool with those spiralling tubes, to drain yourself from above untill ejected in the pool, a pool with artificial sea-waves etc. Also to be found there a sea-world with dolphins, an art-market etc.
At the opening it was given its official name "Bina Ria" , but now everyone calls it "Ancol" the name this area had before, being in the old days swampy land by the sea.
"Ke Binaria" - To Binaria - The song: it start just like a happy campers song, also known in the west, forgot the original title, during the song its style suddenly changes into the Melayu way of singing.
"Perkenalan" - Making acquaintance -
"Kehidupan Remaja" - Life of the young, grown ups -
"Hati Cemburu" - Suspicious Mind -
"Tari Selendang" - Selendang dance - A selendang is a long piece of cloth, it is part of the womens traditional dress.
"Semalam Disisinya" - A night by his side -
"Ingin Berkenalan" - Like to know ( her )
"Bunga Melati" - Melati Flower - It is one of the best from this record, according to me.
"Jangan Sampai Berpisah" - Must not end in parting -

Dunia Belum Kiamat - ( Hamiedan )                          
Asmara Di Nagoya - ( Hamiedan )                          
Teman Sejawat - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Ke Binaria - ( Lyrics- Awab H. )                          
Perkenalan - ( Mus K. Wirja )                          
Kehidupan Remaja - ( Mus K. Wirja )                          
Hati Cemburu - ( Harry Santosa )                          
Tari Selendang - ( Firdaus )                          
Semalam Disisinya - ( A. Rijanto )                          
Ingin Berkenalan -( Lyrics - A. Rijanto )                          
Bunga Melati - ( Dedeng - D. Djufari )                          
Jangan Sampai Berpisah - ( Mustafa Wirjat )                 

Saimina Bersaudara, Joop Sahulata - Mutiara MLL131

MUTIARA MLL 131
REMACO RLL 094
SAIMINA BERSAUDARA,
JOOP SAHULATA
"Di Pantai Wajane"
Band: The Comets
Band: Empat Nada
Released: 1972
It immediately reminds us to Pattie Bersaudara, the two sisters who made many records, often in Moluccan style.
This duo, Saimima Bersaudara, has the same kind of close harmony singing.
But they are rather unknown, I think they made only this record and another one on the Lokananta Label.
Also the singer Joop Sahulata can be heard.
All songs on this record are in Moluccan style, except maybe "Akibat Kegagalan Cinta" in its own genre its a fine song.
The songs in Moluccan style can be divided in 2 categories: Old traditional ones like:
"Rasa Sayang Kane" "Ambon Manise" "Rasa Sayang E" "Potong Bebek"
"Rasa Sayang E" origin is under discussion, wheter its from Malaysia, The Moluccas or somewhere inbetween, but remember, long ago in the Malay speaking regions of Asia there were no national borders and all kind of seagoing vessels hopping from island to island, maybe it was a sailors song and very old so its precise origins are dificult to trace.
"Potong Bebek" sounds like a nice old fashioned dance.
The remaining songs are newer compositions, also the name R. Wairata is mentioned, maybe it is Rudy Wairata, who lived in Holland since 1951.
Other songs are composed by Is Haryanto, Harry Santosa, and Hamiedan, they were not typical Moluccan composers, but still found time to contribute for this recording, as they were very busy already making songs for other, more well-known singers.
Strange thing is this record has a Remaco and a Mutiara serial number, maybe it has something to do with export conditions, I bought this record in Nederland
There are to Bands, the Comets and Empat Nada, maybe the Comets did the part with the Hawaiian Guitars. Hawaiian Music was very Populair in Holland during the Forties and Fifties, later on the young people forgot, it became the music that Uncle and Auntie liked.
But it still can be nice so now and then, especially in those beautiful Moluccan setting: blue seas, white shores and waving palm-trees
Rasa Sayang Kane                  Saimima Bersaudara        
Ambon Manise                              Saimima Bersaudara        
Gunung Sirimau                  Joop Sahulata        
Lain Kini, Lain Dulu - ( Is Harjanto )         Saimima Bersaudara        
Kenangan manis Di Surabaya - ( J. de Fretes - R. Wairata ) Joop Sahulata        
Rasa Sayange                                             Saimima Bersaudara        
Soino - ( J. Pattierane )                                 Saimima - Joop Sahulata        
Penyesalan - ( Harry S. )                     Saimima Bersaudara        
Di Pantai Wayane                                  Joop Sahulata        
Akibat Kegagalan Cinta - ( Hamiedan )              Saimima Bersaudara        
Potong Bebek                                           Saimima Bersaudara

Aneka Lagu Sunda, Various Artists - From a Cassette

Cassette, by IRAMA
LILIS SURYANI, RITA ZAHARA, ETTY KUSUMA, MUS DS.
"Aneka Lagu Sunda Populer"

This cassette FROM +- 1972-1974 is a re-release of earlier records made by the Irama company.
All songs from the sixties.

The A- side of the cassette is wiped out by accident,

Halenang                  Lilis Suryani        
Karing Neang                  Lilis Suryani        
Cai Kopi                  Rita Zaharah        
Deng Klung                  Etty Kesumah        
Sapu Nyere Pegat Simpay         Etty Kusumah        
Ngahariring                  Etty Kusumah        
Lingkung Lembur             Etty Kusumah        
Sorban Palit                  Onny Suryono        
Kaimpi                              Mus Ds.        
Tauco Cianjuri                  Mus Ds.        
Bambung Ranggaek             Mus Ds.        
Mangle                              Mus Ds.