swordshines10: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AT TESSIE LAGMAN'S "SAMA-SAMA, SALO-SALO" RADIO SHOW

It was a night to remember. A very happy night. Coupled-in with smiles, laughter, hugs and kisses. The camaraderie, the sincerity, the friendship.

It was all too evident. There was love and goodwill- plus an all-out transparency of a true dedication to the broadcasting arts.

As he looked around, he saw people with great achievements in the entertainment field. People who became more humble amidst their senior age and vast experiences in life, as the younger ones simply added gloss and colors.

It was that night at the radio program entitled "Sama-Sama, Salo-Salo" of DZRM, at the government-owned radio station inside the building premises of Philippine Information Agency. Hosted by veteran radio icon Tessie Lagman-Balboa, the program was so entertaining, bringing you back to the spirit of true Filipino music via those Kundiman songs being sang by the 4-S barkada of Tita Tessie which includes Tony Suvega, Corazon Garcia, Dolly Cruz Favorito, Reymond Agbada, Sammy Rascal, Cynthia Garcia, Cenen Garcia, Ed Suarez, Nick Corong and Ms. Ray Lucero (formerly of Mabuhay Sngers), plus others more- we simply forgot their names. These music artists were great in experience, style and creativity.

The two guests that night were Richard Merck and Judge Eugene Paras who both delivered two songs for Tita Tessie's wide audience. Richard made everybody laugh-to-death via his great jokes and funny anecdotes. He made the evening so funny and happy. But when he sang- oh, my. His voice and quality of singing never faded. Simply amazing.

Judge Eugene ( a true judge in real life) was also great in singing. He should leave his law profession and just pursue a singing career someday. Why not?

A blogger felt awed when Reymond Agbada sang the song "Buhat", a Kundiman song made popularized by Rico J. Puno and Martin Nievera. But it was originally sang by Diomedes Maturan in 1950's.

When Tita Tessie sang the song "Everlasting Love" at the start of the radio program, the air became more cooler amidst the air-conditioned booth. Because Tita Tessie's voice was so cool, tranquil, soothing.

Sammy Rascal, the "bunso" of 4-S barkada made one blogger cry when she sang "Pusong Ligaw". Her version/cover was simply terrific.

Yes indeed, it was a night to REMEMBER. A night full of love, too.

NOW AND...

FOREVER.

(written by robert manuguid silverio)

PHOTOS BY MR. REYMOND AGBADA