This collection came out in the 1980s, all oldies of the 1950s and 1960s covered by a group known as The Majestic Orchestra. The singers had a peculiar accent which I fail to pinpoint, but most of the songs are quite enjoyable. For instance, I prefer this version of You Mean Everything To Me to Neil Sedeka's, and this version of My Home Town to Paul Anka's original one.
These songs were recorded by Hong Kong Majestic Records Company in early 1980s. They were performed by Hong Kong local singers, names unknown, the female singer has distinct Asian accent.The first time I heard these songs was back in 1982 on cassettes when I went to college in mainland China. Thanks for sharing these songs. They brought back wonderful memory of my youth.
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DeleteThere are two songs which are not in this list, one is "George Girl", the female voice seems like Prudence Liew; and the other song "Tammy", the male voice seems like Michael Kwan.
DeleteGood mood song. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like it. You're quite welcome!
DeleteI cant thank you enough for posting these. My father had this album when i was a kid. I grew up listening to these songs. I have been looking for this version as opposed to the original songs for so many years. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteYou're quite welcome. I understand how you feel. They're like your old friends, aren't they?
DeleteThank you so much Gaveros...I grew up listening to this specific version of the songs. Listening to the songs again makes me feel human again...being reminded of love, hope and joy while growing up.
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad to hear this means that much to you. You're more than welcome.
ReplyDeletei like them all but im still looking for river of no return,dance on little girl and deborah
ReplyDeletei found all but river of no return
ReplyDeleteI've found backup files in CDs so I'm adding the missing songs to this page. You'll find the songs you requested here. I also added the rock 'n roll songs in this collection for completion even though I think these singers could not do rock 'n roll very well - they just didn't have the voice for it.
DeleteI am looking for the names/images of the main singers. I will be appreciate if you have the info.
ReplyDeleteSorry that I don't have any further information on these singers.
DeleteThank you so much, gaveros. You have no idea how happy I am to find out your post. You see, my mom had these wonderful songs in cassette tapes and I grew up listening to them. I've been looking for this specific version for ages since I like them better than the original version. Listening to them again now, I'm reminded of my good old childhood memories. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm quite glad that this post made you happy :-)
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