Binky Lampano


The original Filipino wailer!

I remember watching Binky Lampano's band on TV years back (Lampano Alley). It was a series of performances titled "Concert at the Park." Luckily I was able to catch a glimpse of those.

Binky's voice stood out, always did. Even though he had a tight band which included the great Tom Colvin on harp, still it was Binky who gave the group its soul. Probably, he IS the reincarnation of a long-gone blues singer from Mississippi.

The group has since disbanded, I've read that Binky is now based abroad.

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    i got to watch this band in singapore! nice blog by the way.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Binky's rendition of Ray Charles' "Hallelujah, I Love Her So" is the best... even better than Ray...

    -jdtapulado

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  3. John DuApril 17, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    thanks for the comments guys... Blues rules!!!

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