^

Entertainment

Bobby Gonzales: Singing sensation

REMEMBER WHEN? - Danny Dolor - The Philippine Star

In the ’50s and early ’60s, Bobby Gonzales was a singing sensation onstage and in recording.

He popularized songs like Hahabol-Habol, Inday ng Buhay Ko, Ikaw ang Mahal Ko and I’m Gonna Live (Till I Die). The last title was originally recorded by American singer Johnny Ray, but Bobby’s version became an even bigger hit.

Bobby topbilled stage shows at the Manila Grand Opera House and Clover Theater, at times in tandem with jazz queen Mommy Kate (Katy dela Cruz). He also toured the provinces and US cities where there were large Filipino communities. Mommy Kate and Bobby wowed American audiences in Clark Field and Subic Naval Base.

He also guested in a few movies, including one of the sequels to Lo’ Waist Gang, where he sang Inday ng Buhay Ko.

Bobby stayed briefly in the US and then came home to continue entertaining local fans. —RKC 

 

 

vuukle comment

BOBBY GONZALES

BUHAY KO

CLARK FIELD AND SUBIC NAVAL BASE

GONNA LIVE

INDAY

JOHNNY RAY

MAHAL KO

MANILA GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND CLOVER THEATER

MOMMY KATE

MOMMY KATE AND BOBBY

QUOT

Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with