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.
Lumang Tugtugin
Apo Hiking Society Lyrics
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Ang awit ay naririnig
Sari-saring magugustuhan
Mga lumang at bagong himig
Ngunit isa lang ang aking gusto
Isa lamang ang napapansin
Masarap madaling kantahin
Ang lumang tugtugin
May awit para sa sayaw
May awit na puro sigaw
May tungkol sa mahal sa buhay
Meron din ang naghihiwalay
Ngunit and madaling sabayan
Lalo na kung nagkakantahan
Simple lang at alam na natin
Ang lumang tugtugin
Pamulinawen
Madaling sabayan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Atin Cu pung singsing
Masarap pakinggan woah
Lumang tutugin
Leron-leron sinta
Madaling sabayan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Talagang masarap pakinggan
Lalo na kung nagkakantahan
Simple lang at alam na natin
Ang lumang tugtugin
Kahit na dito sa atin
O kaya sa ibang bansa
Kahit na saan manggaling
Mahirap malimutan
Mga lumang tugtugin
May awit para sa sayaw
May awit na puro sigaw
May tungkol sa mahal sa buhay
Meron din ang naghihiwalay
Ngunit and madaling sabayan
Lalo na kung nagkakantahan
Simple lang at alam na natin
Ang lumang tugtugin
Sitsiritsit alibangbang
Masarap pakinggan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Bahay Kubo
Madaling sabayan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Masarap pakinggan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Happy Birthday to you
Madaling sabayan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Balot Penoy
Masarap pakinggan woah
Masarap kainin
Pen pen de sarapen
De kutsilyo de almasin
Haw haw de carabao de batuten
Sipit namimilipit
Gintong pilak namumulaklak
Sa tabi ng dagat
Madaling sabayan woah
Lumang tugtugin
Mga kababayan ko huh
Masarap pakinggan woah
Sariling atin
Iba ang may pinagsamahan
Masarap pakinggan woah
Pag nag-iinuman
Sa Linggo na po
Sa Linggo na po
Sa Linggo na po sila
The Apo Hiking Society's "Lumang Tugtugin" is a nostalgic ode to the traditional Filipino songs that have become classic, popular and well-loved through the years. The song appeals to a range of audiences, young and old, as it highlights how the old and new generations can find joy in the same thing, from the classic folk songs, pop love songs to popular dance hits. The lyrics capture the unique appeal of these songs that are easy to sing, effortless to dance to, and yet offer powerful memories and emotions, even after many years.
The song expresses how music brings people together, regardless of differences in age, culture or geography. The lyrics convey how the older generation's tastes in music are still appreciated by the younger ones. The song also touches on a powerful sense of national identity, as the lyrics refer to how traditional Filipino music can be enjoyed by anyone, even those outside the country.
Overall, "Lumang Tugtugin" celebrates the universal qualities of music that tie people together across generations, culture and borders.
Line by Line Meaning
Kahit saan ka man
No matter where you are
Ang awit ay naririnig
You can hear music
Sari-saring magugustuhan
There's something for everyone
Mga lumang at bagong himig
From old to new songs
Ngunit isa lang ang aking gusto
But I only like one thing
Isa lamang ang napapansin
I only notice one thing
Masarap madaling kantahin
It's easy to sing
Ang lumang tugtugin
The old tunes
May awit para sa sayaw
There are songs for dancing
May awit na puro sigaw
There are songs with loud choruses
May tungkol sa mahal sa buhay
There are songs about love
Meron din ang naghihiwalay
There are songs about separation
Ngunit and madaling sabayan
But they are easy to sing along
Lalo na kung nagkakantahan
Especially when we sing together
Simple lang at alam na natin
It's simple and we all know it
Ang lumang tugtugin
The old tunes
Pamulinawen
A folk song from Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Atin Cu pung singsing
A song about a ring that is lost and found
Leron-leron sinta
A song about a bird and a love story
Talagang masarap pakinggan
It's really nice to listen to
Kahit na dito sa atin
Even here in our own country
O kaya sa ibang bansa
Or in other countries
Kahit na saan manggaling
No matter where it comes from
Mahirap malimutan
It's hard to forget
Sitsiritsit alibangbang
A playful song with nonsense lyrics
Bahay Kubo
A song that describes a typical Filipino house
Happy Birthday to you
A classic birthday song
Balot Penoy
A type of Filipino street food
Masarap kainin
It's delicious to eat
Pen pen de sarapen
Another playful song with nonsense lyrics
De kutsilyo de almasin
More nonsense lyrics
Haw haw de carabao de batuten
Even more nonsense lyrics
Sipit namimilipit
A tongue twister
Gintong pilak namumulaklak
A song about flowers
Sa tabi ng dagat
By the side of the sea
Mga kababayan ko huh
My fellow countrymen
Sariling atin
Our very own
Iba ang may pinagsamahan
There's something special about shared memories
Pag nag-iinuman
When we drink together
Sa Linggo na po
On Sunday
Sa Linggo na po sila
They'll come on Sunday
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@arizsanty9847
The best, the songs ahout lifeβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ, great loss, Danny bless your soul
@sonnydalafu4505
2020 na pero mas masarap pkinggan ang lumang tugtugin
@elveraburgos7761
2022 na po still the best pa din mga lumang songs
@sheocruego2868
I love all APO songs! πβ₯οΈ
@arianerivarosales3725
Sinong andito dahil kinanta to sa AOS? Hehehe sarap sa tenga
@Enriqueking
Love Danny Javier from apo hiking society
@persiangulfbaghdad9454
sa wakas! natagpuan ko na rin ang kantang ito!
@biboynunag2120
KAILANGAN KITA MOVIE ,,kaya napuntan ko dito..
@darnabonifacio4814
Ganda talaga pakinggan tagalog music
@winlaz7642
Lumang kanta na pero astig parin sa tugtugan at kantahin