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 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 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 of 1987, during their annual US tour, the APO became the first Filipino pop artists 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.
Love Is for Singing
Apo Hiking Society Lyrics
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Love is for singing this little tune
Love is for rhyming odd things and moon
Love is for writing songs that end in June
Love is for knowing I'll see you soon
Ii
Love is for writing songs with mushy lines
Love is for making memories of time
Love is for knowing you'll soon be mine
Chorus
Love is for silly silly things
That you never think of doing
And all in a sudden little
Things have bigger meanings
It's getting up at night
And climbing up a tree so high
And then you try and touch
The sky and you ask
Why, why, why, why...
It's getting up at night
And climbing up
A tree so high
And then you try
And touch the sky
And you ask
Iii
Love is for answering this crazy crazy
Questions Love is for getting to the answers
Through emotions 'Cause love is a wonder and it's thrill
When you're under
It's spell your hearts beating thunder
Because she's there ohh - hooh -
Love is a wonder and it's a thrill when
You're under it's spell your hearts beating thunder
Because she's there
Coda
(Love is for singing)
(This little tune)
(Love is for knowing)
(I'll see you soon)
Let me tell you 'bout love
(Love is for singing)
(This little tune)
Let me tell you 'bout love
(Love is for knowing)
(I'll see you soon)
Let me tell you 'bout love...
The song "Love Is for Singing" by the Apo Hiking Society celebrates the magic and wonder of love. The first two stanzas talk about how love is about expressing oneself through music and poetry, using rhyme and other creative devices to convey deep emotions. The chorus describes how love can inspire people to do very silly and unexpected things, but also imbue everyday actions with greater significance. The third verse suggests that love is a kind of puzzle or mystery that one must solve through feeling and intuition.
The entire song is an ode to the transformative power of love, particularly in the way it amplifies our desires, hopes, and dreams. Whether it's climbing a tree at night or answering crazy questions, love inspires us to take risks and explore new possibilities. The repetition of the phrase "let me tell you 'bout love" in the coda reinforces the idea that this is a subject worth discussing and celebrating, no matter how simple or complex it may seem.
Overall, "Love Is for Singing" is a sweet and catchy song that captures the joy and excitement of being in love. It reminds us that love is not just a feeling, but a way of seeing and experiencing the world around us. Through music and words, the Apo Hiking Society invites us to share in their wonder and appreciation of this universal human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is for singing this little tune
Expressing emotions of love through music and singing.
Love is for rhyming odd things and moon
Finding creative ways to express love, even if it means putting together words that don't normally go together.
Love is for writing songs that end in June
Using love as inspiration to create works of art that can stand the test of time.
Love is for knowing I'll see you soon
The anticipation and excitement of being able to see the person you love soon.
Love is for writing songs with mushy lines
The sappy, emotional lyrics in love songs that express how someone feels about their partner.
Love is for singing these lines in rhyme
The way in which love songs are typically structured, using rhyming words to help convey the emotions being expressed.
Love is for making memories of time
Creating special moments and memories with the person you love that you can cherish for a lifetime.
Love is for knowing you'll soon be mine
The anticipation and excitement of building a future with the person you love.
Love is for silly silly things
Spending time doing things that may seem silly to others, but are meaningful and fun for the couple in love.
That you never think of doing
Going out of your comfort zone and doing things you wouldn't normally do for the sake of love.
And all in a sudden little
Starting out small and insignificant, but eventually becoming something much bigger.
Things have bigger meanings
The small things in a relationship become more important and meaningful than anything else.
It's getting up at night
The willingness to go out of your way to do something for the person you love, even if it means sacrificing your sleep.
And climbing up a tree so high
Going on adventures together and taking risks for the sake of love.
And then you try and touch
Pushing yourself to the limit and trying to accomplish the impossible for the person you love.
The sky and you ask
Wondering about the mysteries of life and the universe with the person you love.
Why, why, why, why...
Questioning everything and anything, but ultimately realizing that love is what matters most.
Love is for answering this crazy crazy
The irrational and inexplicable aspects of love that require answers.
Questions Love is for getting to the answers
The willingness to explore the depths of love and attempt to understand it better.
Through emotions 'Cause love is a wonder and it's thrill
Using emotions as a guide to better understand love, as it is an enigma and source of excitement.
When you're under
Being completely consumed and lost in the feelings of love.
It's spell your hearts beating thunder
The intense and overwhelming feeling of being in love, causing one's heart to race.
Because she's there ohh - hooh -
The person you love is the reason for all of the happiness and joy you feel.
(Love is for singing)
The importance of expressing your love through song and music.
(This little tune)
The simplicity of expressing love in a song that can be understood by anyone.
(Love is for knowing)
The confidence and trust in knowing that the person you love will always be there for you.
(I'll see you soon)
The anticipation and excitement of seeing the person you love after being apart for a period of time.
Let me tell you 'bout love...
Attempting to describe and explain what love truly means and how it feels to be in love.
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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