APO Hiking Society
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The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino
musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969
at the Ateneo de Manila
high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito Kintanar, Kenny Barton, Bruce Brown, Butch Dans, Kinjo Sawada, Ric Segreto
, Goff Macaraeg, Doden Besa, Jim Paredes
, and Boboy Garrovillo. The group's name was an irreverent reference to the paralytic Philippine revolutionary intellectual and hero, Apolinario Mabini
, and later shortened to "Apo", an Ilocano term for a wise man, and later re-branded to "APO" (all caps
). (Contrary to popular belief, the "Apo" name was not a reference to the Philippine volcano, Mount Apo
.)
As the students advanced into college, Danny Javier
joined the group. After graduation, the majority of its members left to pursue individual careers, with only three members remaining, made up of Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier.
In the span of their professional career, Apo emerged as a principal adherent of the musical movement termed Original Pilipino Music (a.k.a. OPM), a milieu in which their original musical contributions and cultural influence became essential. The Apo became involved in record production, talent management and organizing artists under the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (O.P.M., acronym translation: "Organization of Philippine Singers/musicians"). The group expanded its activities into establishing and furthering the careers of new OPM artists in the Philippines
.
Thus far, Apo Hiking Society had released 27 albums in four decades of its career and continues to remain active. Two hugely successful tribute albums were produced in 2006 and 2007 by its management group, featuring numerous young bands freshly reinterpreting Apo's expansive repertoire.
The group frequently utilized their brand name, "Apo", as a clever component for Tagalog
pun
s in titles for television shows, live programs and marketing materials (for example, as in nA PO, which transliterates as "already" (polite/formal usage), and also as apó (meaning, "grandchild"). The puns have been minimally extended into English, as in (APOcalyptic).
in Pasig City
, Metro Manila
, Philippines
. Just out of college, the group was the talk of the Ateneo de Manila University
and adjoining campuses for their music and humor.
It was only when two of its four members were about to retire from the field of amateur music, however, that the APO, then known as the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, finally had a city-wide audience. One of them was scheduled to leave for Turkey as an exchange student. The other had a position waiting for him in his father's advertising firm.
Why a talented young man of 21 would want to go to Turkey, every young man in the early seventies would probably understand. But what the APO could not understand was their fourth member's decision to leave the irresponsibility of being unemployed to join the ranks of the corporate world.
The trip to Turkey did not materialize and the APO, now a tentative trio, pushed on steadily towards fame and fortune.
Looking back, the APO members Danny Javier, Boboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes do not regret never having been regular wage earners. Their farewell concert, which had SRO audiences for two stormy nights, not unexpectedly became a hit record the following year.
In October 1987, during their annual US tour, the APO became the first Filipino pop artists with Marco Sison to perform at the Main Hall of New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall
. They also performed at the equally prestigious Massey Hall
in Toronto, Canada's music capital. Both concerts, as well as the other shows held during that particular concert tour, were sold out. The APO were also the first Filipino artists to perform in a public concert in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 1987, they were one of the first Filipino artists to be recorded on compact disc. And in 1994, they were awarded the first Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino by Awit Awards
- the Filipino equivalent of the Grammy. They have also been conferred the Tanglaw Ng Lahi Award, the highest accolade given by Jesuits in the field of culture and arts.
The APO also earned international recognition for Jim Paredes' anthem on the bloodless Philippine revolution in 1986. "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was recorded by 15 Filipino artists in April 1986. A few months later, the English version "A New and Better Way" was launched in Australia. In February 1987, the first anniversary of the Philippines' People Power revolution, the song was released in London, England. The lyrics of the song are embedded on a wall of Our Lady of Edsa Shrine, the center of the revolution.
In 1998, Legandary OPM group APO and defunct band The Eraserheads
teamed up for their first "San Miguel Beer" TV commercial "Homeboys". The concept of reviving and modernizing their originals by rock/alternative bands in the 90's paved the way to two tribute albums by various bands entitled Kami nAPO Muna
in 2006 and Kami nAPO Muna Ulit
in 2007.
In 2007, the group was awarded as "MYX Magna Award 2007" in the MYX Music Awards 2007 achieving the best of opm pop music and also has an achievements in music and recording in the OPM history.
was released in honor of the group. The Filipino musical artists who did their own unique renditions of The APO classics includes: Imago, Orange and Lemons, Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sandwich, Sugarfree, Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, Boldstar, Sound, Drip, Rocksteddy, Top Suzara, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Shamrock, and The Dawn. Their second volume, Kami nAPO muna Ulit has also included their new members in the compilation album are True Faith, Silent Sanctuary, Concrete Sam, Up Dharma Down, Chilitees, The Bloomfields, Scrambled Eggs, The Spaceflower Show, and Hilera.
On February 7, 2009, The Apo has recently performing live in FTI Complex Open Air in Taguig. The free concert was sponsored in cooperation with the Taguig City hall. The said of a concert is free. Just before the Eraserheads Final Set Concert one month later.
Apo Hiking Society is back as the group marks its 40th anniversary with a big concert at SM North EDSA Skydome dubbed as "APO Kayang-Kaya Pa. The APO, which comprises Jim Paredes, Buboy Garrovillo and Danny Javier, is set to stage a reunion & anniversary concert November 17 (Originally scheduled on September 26 it was cancelled due to Typhoon "Ondoy").
"It's going be really special for us. It's our 40th year and a lot of people have not seen us for quite a while. So, this is the reason to be there," Paredes told ABS-CBN News.
"From the 1st year to the 40th year, walang nagbago sa APO . We always provide entertainment that you will remember for a long, long time. The formula is the same. We are an original group, with original concepts and original songs that will provide you the best entertainment ever," he added.
Garrovillo shared that the concert is also a celebration of their decades old friendship. Their songs will tell a story of how Apo started, according to him.
Javier, meantime, promised that the three of them will sing songs that are close to the hearts of their fans.
"APO Kayang-Kaya Pa" was produced by Viva Concerts & Events.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969
1969 in music
-Events:Perhaps the two most famous musical events of 1969 were concerts. At a Rolling Stones concert in Altamont, California, a fan was stabbed to death by Hells Angels, a biker gang that had been hired to provide security for the event...
at the Ateneo de Manila
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito Kintanar, Kenny Barton, Bruce Brown, Butch Dans, Kinjo Sawada, Ric Segreto
Ric Segreto
Ric Segreto born Richard Vincent Segreto Macaraeg, was a Filipino Italian-American recording artist, singer-songwriter, actor, teacher, journalist and historian who became popular in the Philippines.-Early life:...
, Goff Macaraeg, Doden Besa, Jim Paredes
Jim Paredes
Jaime Ramon "Jim" Paredes is a Filipino musician, producer, educator, writer, television personality, workshop facilitator, and activist best known for being one-third of the APO Hiking Society, along with Danny Javier and Boboy Garrovillo.-Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo:Paredes' most prominent solo...
, and Boboy Garrovillo. The group's name was an irreverent reference to the paralytic Philippine revolutionary intellectual and hero, Apolinario Mabini
Apolinario Mabini
Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was a Filipino political philosopher and revolutionary who wrote a constitutional plan for the of 1899-1901, and served as its first prime minister in 1899...
, and later shortened to "Apo", an Ilocano term for a wise man, and later re-branded to "APO" (all caps
All caps
In typography, all caps refers to text or a font in which all letters are capital letters. All caps is usually used for emphasis. It is commonly seen in the titles on book covers, in advertisements and in newspaper headlines...
). (Contrary to popular belief, the "Apo" name was not a reference to the Philippine volcano, Mount Apo
Mount Apo
Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially-active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an altitude of , it is the highest mountain in the country and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII...
.)
As the students advanced into college, Danny Javier
Danny Javier
Danny Javier is a Filipino composer and singer and now recently as a tv actor. Javier is a member of the APO Hiking Society, a popular singing group in the Philippines that began performing in the 1970s...
joined the group. After graduation, the majority of its members left to pursue individual careers, with only three members remaining, made up of Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier.
In the span of their professional career, Apo emerged as a principal adherent of the musical movement termed Original Pilipino Music (a.k.a. OPM), a milieu in which their original musical contributions and cultural influence became essential. The Apo became involved in record production, talent management and organizing artists under the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (O.P.M., acronym translation: "Organization of Philippine Singers/musicians"). The group expanded its activities into establishing and furthering the careers of new OPM artists in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Thus far, Apo Hiking Society had released 27 albums in four decades of its career and continues to remain active. Two hugely successful tribute albums were produced in 2006 and 2007 by its management group, featuring numerous young bands freshly reinterpreting Apo's expansive repertoire.
The group frequently utilized their brand name, "Apo", as a clever component for Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
pun
Pun
The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use and abuse of homophonic,...
s in titles for television shows, live programs and marketing materials (for example, as in nA PO, which transliterates as "already" (polite/formal usage), and also as apó (meaning, "grandchild"). The puns have been minimally extended into English, as in (APOcalyptic).
History
The APO Hiking Society first gained recognition in 1973 when they gave a farewell concert at the Meralco TheaterMeralco Theater
Meralco Theater is a theater on Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City, Philippines. It was previously known as the Meralco Auditorium.It seats over 1,000 people.-Current Tenants:*Sunday Mass ServiceCurrent Events...
in Pasig City
Pasig City
The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
, Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Just out of college, the group was the talk of the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
and adjoining campuses for their music and humor.
It was only when two of its four members were about to retire from the field of amateur music, however, that the APO, then known as the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, finally had a city-wide audience. One of them was scheduled to leave for Turkey as an exchange student. The other had a position waiting for him in his father's advertising firm.
Why a talented young man of 21 would want to go to Turkey, every young man in the early seventies would probably understand. But what the APO could not understand was their fourth member's decision to leave the irresponsibility of being unemployed to join the ranks of the corporate world.
The trip to Turkey did not materialize and the APO, now a tentative trio, pushed on steadily towards fame and fortune.
Looking back, the APO members Danny Javier, Boboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes do not regret never having been regular wage earners. Their farewell concert, which had SRO audiences for two stormy nights, not unexpectedly became a hit record the following year.
Achievements
In the three decades since that "farewell" concert, the APO has made 22 record albums; hosted several television shows including their own noontime Sunday show "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila" and noontime show from Monday to Saturday "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila"; and launched hugely successful major solo concerts and countless provincial, dinner, and corporate shows. They have performed in over 50 cities in the United States, in Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan to bring Original Pilipino Music to Filipinos the world over.In October 1987, during their annual US tour, the APO became the first Filipino pop artists with Marco Sison to perform at the Main Hall of New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
. They also performed at the equally prestigious Massey Hall
Massey Hall
Massey Hall is a venerable performing arts theatre in the Garden District of downtown Toronto. The theatre originally was designed to seat 3,500 patrons but, after extensive renovations in the 1940s, now seats up to 2,765....
in Toronto, Canada's music capital. Both concerts, as well as the other shows held during that particular concert tour, were sold out. The APO were also the first Filipino artists to perform in a public concert in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 1987, they were one of the first Filipino artists to be recorded on compact disc. And in 1994, they were awarded the first Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino by Awit Awards
Awit Awards
The Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
- the Filipino equivalent of the Grammy. They have also been conferred the Tanglaw Ng Lahi Award, the highest accolade given by Jesuits in the field of culture and arts.
The APO also earned international recognition for Jim Paredes' anthem on the bloodless Philippine revolution in 1986. "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was recorded by 15 Filipino artists in April 1986. A few months later, the English version "A New and Better Way" was launched in Australia. In February 1987, the first anniversary of the Philippines' People Power revolution, the song was released in London, England. The lyrics of the song are embedded on a wall of Our Lady of Edsa Shrine, the center of the revolution.
In 1998, Legandary OPM group APO and defunct band The Eraserheads
The Eraserheads
Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a Filipino rock band of the 90s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of OPM...
teamed up for their first "San Miguel Beer" TV commercial "Homeboys". The concept of reviving and modernizing their originals by rock/alternative bands in the 90's paved the way to two tribute albums by various bands entitled Kami nAPO Muna
Kami nAPO Muna
Kami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
in 2006 and Kami nAPO Muna Ulit
Kami nAPO Muna Ulit
Kami nAPO Muna ULIT is the second and final compilation tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. The album was released in 2007, and within two weeks was certified as a gold record.-Title and release history:...
in 2007.
In 2007, the group was awarded as "MYX Magna Award 2007" in the MYX Music Awards 2007 achieving the best of opm pop music and also has an achievements in music and recording in the OPM history.
APO Tribute Albums
Just a few years after their hiatus, the tribute album Kami nAPO Muna!: The Music Of APO Hiking SocietyKami nAPO Muna
Kami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
was released in honor of the group. The Filipino musical artists who did their own unique renditions of The APO classics includes: Imago, Orange and Lemons, Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sandwich, Sugarfree, Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, Boldstar, Sound, Drip, Rocksteddy, Top Suzara, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Shamrock, and The Dawn. Their second volume, Kami nAPO muna Ulit has also included their new members in the compilation album are True Faith, Silent Sanctuary, Concrete Sam, Up Dharma Down, Chilitees, The Bloomfields, Scrambled Eggs, The Spaceflower Show, and Hilera.
2008-2009 Reunion
On 20 September 2008, Apo Hiking Society had a reunion concert called "Apo Of The Philippines" which was held at the Araneta Coliseum to celebrate their 39th Anniversary. They sang all of the APO Favorites and all songs from their past releases.On February 7, 2009, The Apo has recently performing live in FTI Complex Open Air in Taguig. The free concert was sponsored in cooperation with the Taguig City hall. The said of a concert is free. Just before the Eraserheads Final Set Concert one month later.
Apo Hiking Society is back as the group marks its 40th anniversary with a big concert at SM North EDSA Skydome dubbed as "APO Kayang-Kaya Pa. The APO, which comprises Jim Paredes, Buboy Garrovillo and Danny Javier, is set to stage a reunion & anniversary concert November 17 (Originally scheduled on September 26 it was cancelled due to Typhoon "Ondoy").
"It's going be really special for us. It's our 40th year and a lot of people have not seen us for quite a while. So, this is the reason to be there," Paredes told ABS-CBN News.
"From the 1st year to the 40th year, walang nagbago sa APO . We always provide entertainment that you will remember for a long, long time. The formula is the same. We are an original group, with original concepts and original songs that will provide you the best entertainment ever," he added.
Garrovillo shared that the concert is also a celebration of their decades old friendship. Their songs will tell a story of how Apo started, according to him.
Javier, meantime, promised that the three of them will sing songs that are close to the hearts of their fans.
"APO Kayang-Kaya Pa" was produced by Viva Concerts & Events.
2010 Retirement
Last December 16, 2009, the APO Hiking Society announced that they are already retiring as a group due to "diminishing creative process." They performed a series of shows that started on February 14, 2010 and ended on May, just in time for the elections. They also reunited for the last time to perform in the Inauguration of President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III last June 30, 2010.Studio Albums
- Collector's Item (1975)
- SongwriterSongwriter (Apo Hiking Society album)Songwriter is the second studio album of the Filipino trio Apo Hiking Society released in 1976 under JEM Records.SIDE A: Love is for Singing * Tell me Why* Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng iba* A Song For You* We're Together* Bluebirds...
(1976) - Pagkatapos ng Palabas (1978)
- Ten Years Together (1980)
- Twelve Years Together (1982)
- True To My Music (1983)
- Feet On The Ground (1984)
- DireksyonDireksyonDireksyon is the eighth studio album of the Filipino trio Apo Hiking Society. It's a 10-track album released in 1986 under Universal Records.-Track listing:#Ajaw-Ajaw #Kung Sino-Sino, Kung Saan-Saan #Softly #Minsan sa Buhay...
(1986) - Made in the Philippines (1987)
- Mga Kuwento ng Apo (1990)
- Songbuk ng APOSongbuk ng APOSongbuk ng APO is the eleventh studio album by the Filipino trio Apo Hiking Society. It was an 11-track album released in 1991 under Universal Records...
(1991) - PaskonAPOPaskonAPOPaskonAPO is the twelfth studio album of the Filipino trio Apo Hiking Society. It's an 11-track Christmas album released in 1991, under Universal Records.-Track listing:# "Paskong Walang Pera" - 03:53# "12 Days Of Pinoy Krismas" - 03:43...
(1991) - 1-2-3 (1992)
- Barangay Apo (1994)
- Dating Alternatib (1996)
- Mismo! (1999)
- Banda RitoBanda RitoBanda Rito is the 17th and final studio album from the Filipino trio APO Hiking Society. The album has 10 tracks and was released under the Universal Records label...
(2001) - PaskonAPO Repackaged (Repackaged 2006)
- The Apo: Jim, Buboy and Danny (Their 26th APO Album after 8 years, 2009)
Live Albums
- In Concert#$%!?In Concert (Apo Hiking Society album)In Concert #$%*!? is the very first and live album of the Filipino trio Apo Hiking Society. It's a 13-track album released in 1974 under Universal Records.-Track listing:#Welcome Talk #Come Saturday Morning Without Her...
(Live Album) (1974) - The Worst of Apo Hiking SocietyThe Worst of Apo Hiking SocietyThe Worst of Apo Hiking Society is the second live album of the Filipino trio Apo Hiking Society. It's an 8-track album released in 1985 under Universal Records.-Track listing:#Ligawan Medley #Yesterday Do-Re-Mi #1-2-3...
(Live Album) (1985) - DalawampunAPOsila (Live Album) (1989)
Compilations
- The Best of Apo Hiking Society (1988)
- The Best of Apo Hiking Society, Vol. 2 (1991)
- Kami nAPO muna: 2-Disc Limited EditionKami nAPO MunaKami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
(2006) - Kami nAPO muna ulit: 2-Disc Limited EditionKami nAPO Muna UlitKami nAPO Muna ULIT is the second and final compilation tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. The album was released in 2007, and within two weeks was certified as a gold record.-Title and release history:...
(2007) - The Best Of Kami nAPO Muna 2-CD (2008)
- APO Hiking Society: 18 Greatest Hits (2009)
- Kami nAPO Naman Dito Sa Canada Limited Edition (2009)
Collaborations
- The 2nd Metro Manila Pop Music Fest Album (Vicor Music Corp., 1978)
- Pamasko Ng Mga Bituin (Universal Records, 1981)
- Salubungin Ang Pasko (Universal Records, 1982)
- Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo (Universal Records, 1986)
- Ginintuang Diwa ng Pasko (Universal Records, 1989)
- 18 Classic OPM Love Songs (PolyEast Records, 1995)
- Sandaan 1898-1998 (Universal Records, 1998)
- 6th Metropop Song Festival The Album (GMA Records, 2001)
- The Love Song Collection (Universal Records, 2003)
- Only Selfless Love (Universal Records, 2003)
- OPM Gold (Universal Records, 2005)
- OPM Superstars Christmas (Universal Records, 2005)
- The Best of OPM Love Ballads (Universal Records, 2005)
- The Best of OPM Novelty Hits (Universal Records, 2005)
- OPM Gold Christmas Album (Universal Records, 2006)
- OPM Platinum Christmas (Universal Records, 2007)
- Bongga! The Biggest OPM Retro Hits Of The Year (Universal Records, 2008)
- No. 1 Signature Hits OPM's Best (Vicor Music Corp., 2008)
- Senti 18 Pinoy Love Hits (Vicor Music Corp. & Viva Records, Corp., 2008)
- Pinoy Sound Trip Vol. 1 (Vicor Music Corp. & Viva Records, Corp., 2008)
- Pinoy Sound Trip Vol. 2 (Vicor Music Corp. & Viva Records, Corp., 2008)
- Bongga 2: Another Biggest OPM Retro Hits (Universal Records, 2009)
- Love Knows No Boundaries (Vicor Music Corp. & Viva Records, Corp., 2009)
- No. 1 Signature Hits OPM's Best Vol. 2 (Vicor Music Corp., 2009)
- Paalam, Maraming Salamat Pres. Aquino: A Memorial Tribute Soundtrack (Star Records, 2009)
- The Best Of Manila Sound Vol. 1 (Vicor Music Corp., 2010)
- The Best Of Manila Sound Vol. 2 (Vicor Music Corp., 2010)
- OPM All-Star Christmas (Universal Records, 2010)
Tribute Albums
- Kami nAPO munaKami nAPO MunaKami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
(2006) - Kami nAPO muna ulitKami nAPO Muna UlitKami nAPO Muna ULIT is the second and final compilation tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. The album was released in 2007, and within two weeks was certified as a gold record.-Title and release history:...
(2007) - Kami nAPO Naman Dito Sa Canada (2009)
Awards
- Myx Magna AwardMyx Music AwardsThe MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
, 2nd Myx Music Awards 2007 - Tanglaw Ng Lahi Award, Jesuits Communications Foundation, Inc. 1994
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Awit Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award, 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music 2009
- Finalists, Metro Pop Song Festival 2001
- 2nd Place Winner, Metro Manila Popular Song Festival 1978
- Nominated, Best Male TV Hosts "Sa Linggo NAPO Sila", PMPC Star Awards For TV 1989-1995
- Nominated, Best Male TV Hosts "Sang Linggo NAPO Sila", PMPC Star Awards For TV 1995-1998
Television Shows of APO
- Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (ABS-CBN, 1990–1995) - Host
- Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (ABS-CBN, 1995–1998) - Host
Songs
- American Junk (covered by Kamikazee Feat. Parokya Ni Edgar)
- Anna (rcovered by Top Suzara)
- Awit Ng Barkada (covered by Itchyworms)
- Bakit Ang Babae (covered by Sandwich)
- Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo (Original by Yano)
- Batang-Bata Ka Pa (covered by Sugarfree)
- Bawa't Bata (covered by The Dawn, also used by Sugarfree as a jingle ad for "AlactaGrow")
- Blue Jeans (covered by Wise Guys, then Eraserheads, and now covered by Rocksteddy)
- Di Na Natuto (original by Gary Valenciano, originally composed by Danny Javier & covered by APO, then Sound, now covered by Noel Cabangon)
- Doo Bi Doo (covered by Kamikazee)
- Ewan (covered by Imago)
- Hanggang May Pag-Ibig (revived by Chilitees)
- Harana (Original by Parokya Ni Edgar, now covered by The Company)
- Heto Na (covered by Concrete Sam)
- Isang Dangkal (covered by Paramita)
- Just A Smile Away (original by Jaime Gatchitorena, original composed by Danny Javier & covered by APO, now covered by Shamrock)
- Kabilugan Ng Buwan (covered by Drip)
- Kaibigan (covered by UpDharmaDown)
- Kisapmata (original by Rivermaya)
- Kumot At Unan (covered by Boldstar Band, now covered by Richard Poon)
- Love Is For Singing (covered by The Bloomfields)
- Lumang Tugtugin
- Magasin (Original by The Eraserheads, now covered by Paolo Santos)
- Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba (covered by Hilera)
- Nakapagtataka (covered by Hadji Alenjandro, then covered by Rachel Alejandro, then MYMP & now Sponge Cola)
- Paano (covered by Shamrock)
- Pag-Ibig (covered by Kitchie Nadal, now covered by Noel Cabangon, also used by Regine Velasquez as a jingle ad for Nestle)
- Pagsubok (Original by Orient Pearl)
- Panalangin (covered by Moonstar88, and now covered by Richard Poon)
- Pare Ko (Original by The Eraserheads, now covered by Sponge Cola)
- Princesa (Princess) (covered by Itchyworms)
- Pumapatak Ang Ulan (covered by Eraserheads, now covered by Parokya Ni Edgar)
- Saan Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada (covered by Sponge Cola)
- Salawikain (covered by Mcoy Fundales Feat. Spaceflower Show)
- Show Me A Smile (covered by Imago)
- Suntok Sa Buwan (covered by Ely Buendia, now covered by Scrambled Eggs)
- Syotang Pa-Class (covered by Radioactive Sago Project)
- Tuloy Ang Ikot Ng Mundo (covered by Dicta License)
- Tuyo Na'ng Damdamin (then Eraserheads, now covered by Silent Sanctuary)
- Wala Nang Hahanapin Pa (covered by True Faith)
- When I Met YouWhen I Met UWhen I Met U is a 2009 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct, Reyes later left after "creative difference"...
(covered by Jeffrey Hidalgo, then Martin Nievera, then Barbie Almalbis & now KC Concepcion for a movie by the same name of the song) - Yakap Sa Dilim (covered by Orange & Lemons, now covered by Brownman Revival)
Trivia
- APO and The Eraserheads were in a San Miguel Beer TV commercial, "Homeboys".
- The group won as "Myx Magna AwardMyx Music AwardsThe MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
" in the Myx Music Awards 2007Myx Music AwardsThe MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
, with achievements in music and recording in the OPM history. - Danny JavierDanny JavierDanny Javier is a Filipino composer and singer and now recently as a tv actor. Javier is a member of the APO Hiking Society, a popular singing group in the Philippines that began performing in the 1970s...
has a t-shirt business called "Pidro" Shirts. - Jim ParedesJim ParedesJaime Ramon "Jim" Paredes is a Filipino musician, producer, educator, writer, television personality, workshop facilitator, and activist best known for being one-third of the APO Hiking Society, along with Danny Javier and Boboy Garrovillo.-Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo:Paredes' most prominent solo...
's hobby is photography. - Danny JavierDanny JavierDanny Javier is a Filipino composer and singer and now recently as a tv actor. Javier is a member of the APO Hiking Society, a popular singing group in the Philippines that began performing in the 1970s...
is the oldest member of APO, while Buboy Garovillo is the youngest member of the group. - The group performed for the first time in a concert at the Araneta Coliseum on September 20, 2008.
- Danny JavierDanny JavierDanny Javier is a Filipino composer and singer and now recently as a tv actor. Javier is a member of the APO Hiking Society, a popular singing group in the Philippines that began performing in the 1970s...
composed "Di Na Natuto" for Filipino artist Gary ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
, with the group performing their own rendition of the song later. - Danny JavierDanny JavierDanny Javier is a Filipino composer and singer and now recently as a tv actor. Javier is a member of the APO Hiking Society, a popular singing group in the Philippines that began performing in the 1970s...
also composed "Kumot At Unan" which was recently revived by Filipino crooner Richard PoonRichard PoonRichard Poon is a Chinese singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines. He is a former member of U-Turn. He has gone on a successful solo career, and is a well-known jazz singer in the Philippines.-Early life:...
. - Danny JavierDanny JavierDanny Javier is a Filipino composer and singer and now recently as a tv actor. Javier is a member of the APO Hiking Society, a popular singing group in the Philippines that began performing in the 1970s...
's 1st English composition was "Show Me A Smile". - Jim Paredes' wrote the theme of the 1986 EDSA revolution called 'Handog Ng Pilipino sa Mundo.' Part of its lyrics are placed at the Our Lady of EDSA church.
- APO's first momentous concert in 1973 at the Meralco Theater was actually a farewell concert.
- Boboy Garrovillo loves o act in movies and television
- Only Jim Paredes has a twitter account so far.
External links
- http://www.newsflash.org/chat/apochat02b.htm
- Jim Paredes' Blog