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