Finest love
songs in Filipino
12:16 AM February 13th, 2016
Love is once again in the air and
it’s beginning to fill the local airwaves as Feb. 14 approaches.
It is unfortunate though that you can
hardly find a radio station, like the defunct NU107.5 and RJ105.9 UR, that
plays some of the finest local love songs during Valentine’s Day.
So before we forget about our
homegrown music, here are 14 of the most beautiful love songs in Filipino that
are worth listening to this season of love.
1. “Kapag Sinabi Ko Sa
Iyo” (When I Say To You). Only a genius like Gary Granada can write such a
wonderful love song that neither promises nor romanticizes.
2. “Kun’ Di Man” (If
not). One of the earliest compositions of Chikoy Pura, this serenade from The
Jerks has earned a cult status in the Pinoy rock music scene for its catchy
melody (and title).
3. “Rosas ng Digma”
(Roses of War). Written by Danny Fabella and a favorite among youth activists,
the song is about a Red fighter who fell in love with his comrade.
4. “Panata’t Pag-Ibig”
(Pledge and Love). From “Lean: A Filipino Musical,” this Gary Granada song was
performed by Chikoy Pura and Cooky Chua as the couple
Leandro “Lean” Alejandro and Lidy
Nacpil.
5.
“Walang Hanggang Paalam” (A Goodbye Without End). This tearjerker by
Joey Ayala was featured in the movies “Ang Bagong Buwan” and “Donsol.”
6. “Laging Ikaw”
(Always You). A splendid love song by the poet Jess Santiago that will
definitely make you smile with its witty lyrics.
7. “Sangandaan”
(Crossroads). Pete Lacaba wrote this soundtrack, which was sung by Pat Castillo
for Mike de Leon’s landmark film “Sister Stella L.”
8. “Pag-Ibig Lang”
(It’s Only Love). A perfect wedding song that tells how personal differences can
become insignificant when it comes to love.
9. “Dinamayan Mo Ako”
(You Stood By Me). This heartwarming song from one of the country’s
pioneer reggae bands, Cocojam, is not
reggae at all.
10.
“Himig Ng Pag-Ibig” (Song of Love). Lolita Carbon’s voice
will surely touch your soul in this
classic Asin song.
11.
“Yun Lang” (Just That). Performed by Arthur Manuntag and Mike Villegas,
the song is Pete
Lacaba’s translation of the timeless
“That’s All.”
12.
“Pagdating Ng Bukas” (When Tomorrow Comes). This sentimental song by
Labuyo from the “Manila Sound” era is a personal favorite.
13. “Kanlungan.” The
most popular in the list, this Buklod original was brilliantly written by Rom
Dongeto.
14. “Sana.” A poetic,
patriotic love song from the progressive band MusikangBayan. Lyrics and music
by Levy Abad Jr.
Let’s make good use of this romantic
opportunity to rediscover and appreciate our own language.
—DANIEL ALOC,tierra.giya@yahoo.com
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