Pat Boone And Connie Francis Of Singapore

LETTER FROM PATRICK:

Patrick wrote on July 31, 2010 at 10.11 am:

"My father is Walter Koh, the Pat Boone of Singapore. My mom was known as the Connie Francis of Singapore."

Andy replied on July, 31, 2010 at 12.36 pm:

Hi Patrick, Thank you for the information. It would really be wonderful if you could get in touch with me by providing your email address as I have always wanted to write about Walter Koh.

Who is your mum? Apparently there are a few Connie Francis impersonators in Singapore.
Cheers.

Patrick's mail: PAT BOONE - The All American Boy 60s Image

Images: Pat Boone in Singapore (National Heritage Board).

Connie Francis: www.thedelicates.com/

(A) Pop Impersonators Singapore 60s Idols

SINGAPORE IDOLS IN THE 60s:

As far as the mind can remember, below are the names of Singapore pop-singer impersonators in the 60s. Blogger does not believe in apeing famous bands or vocalists but this was an acceptable trend and there was a following when these artistes performed. Fans screamed and clapped when they see their idols on stage impersonating Elvis, Cliff or any singer currently popular then.

It was also a way for singers to be talent spotted by nightclub owners, recording companies, entertainment producers and event organisers. In the 60s such professionals were few and far between but they had connections. The list below may be the first ever produced of title holder impersonators and many of them participated in these competitions organised by cinema organisations, etc. So here goes:

Singapore's:
Nat King Cole - Rahim Hamid (Rahimah Rahim's father)
Louis Armstrong - Rahim Rahman (Flamingo's Combo)
Johnnie Ray - Robert Song (Flamingos/Thunderbirds/Stylers)
Dean Martin - Ahmad Daud (image)
Elvis Presley - Johnny Aroozoo
Pat Boone - Walter Koh

Slim Whitman - Rocky Wong
Cliff Richard - Kenneth Gomes
Paul Anka - Andrew Lim/Andy Young
Johnny Lion - Harry Cheok
Tom Jones - Halil Chik
Blue Diamonds - Gaylads (Flamingos Combo)

Connie Francis - Patricia Pestana
Millie Small - Veronica Young
Beatles - Cyclones
Shadows - McCoys
Jumping Jewels - Willy's Jokers

The list is not exhaustive so if you remember anyone who is a pop singer title holder in the 60s please contribute. Believe it or not, they are still impersonating stars today in the U.S.

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