Fred Panopio

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Fred Panopio
Born
Alfredo Panopio

(1939-02-02)February 2, 1939[1]
Nueva Ecija, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedApril 22, 2010(2010-04-22) (aged 71)[1]
Manila, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park
Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesFred
OccupationSinger, actor, comedian
Years active1955–2007
Known forYodeling, Novelty
Spouse(s)Lolita Mina-Panopio

Fred Panopio (February 2, 1939 – April 22, 2010) was a Filipino singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1970s.

He is known for having made the yodeling style of music famous in the Philippines. This particular kind of music is evident is many of his hits, such as "Pitong Gatang," "Markado," and "Tatlong Baraha". He was also an occasional actor, and appeared in several movies alongside Jess Lapid and Fernando Poe, Jr. He is also known sing the Poe's movie's theme songs.[2] In 1999, Panopio and Victor Wood released an album and became part of the OPM legends.

He appeared in an episode of noon-time variety show Wowowee in 2009 as a special guest, during which host Willie Revillame addressed him as a "Living Legend".[3]

Personal life[]

He was married to Lolita Mina-Panopio; they had a daughter, Jennifer Panopio.

Death[]

Fred died on April 22, 2010 at the age of 71 years old in Manila, Philippines.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • Nalulumbay Ako (Dyna Records)
  • Mga Awit ng Pag-ibig ni Fred Panopio (Dyna Records)
  • Naku, Inday (Bakit Mo Ibinigay) (Dyna Records)
  • Sa Hardin ng Mga Rosas (Dyna Records)
  • Awit (Dyna Records)
  • Mahal Pa Rin Kita (Plaka Pilipino)
  • Sa Lapyahan (Plaka Pilipino, 1975)
  • Fred Panopio (Plaka Pilipino, 1977)
  • Banderang Puti (1994)

Compilations[]

  • Kawawang Cowboy (1977)
  • Pitong Gatang (1960)

Singles[]

Scale Records[]

  • "Pitong Gatang" / "Chime Bells" (with Tony Maiquez and His Combo, 1959)

Dyna Records[]

  • "Ayos Na ang Buto-buto" (with Pablo Vergara and the Concaver) / "Hello, Miss Wow-Wow"
  • "Bakit Ako Nabubuhay" / "Lalu Kitang Iibigin"
  • "Unawain Mo Sana" / "Sa Pangarap Na Lamang"
  • "Nalulumbay Ako" / "Bakit Ka Nagtatampo"
  • "This Is My Song"
  • "Higit sa Buhay Ko" / "Maging Sino Ka Man"
  • "Puso Ko'y Naghihintay"
  • "Ha Ha Ha - Hi Hi Hi" / "Nais Kong Malaman Mo"
  • "Siya ang Tangi Kong Mahal"
  • "Upang Mahalin Ka" / "Walang Nagmamahal"
  • "Hahanap-Hanapin Ko" (adapted from "Sealed with a Kiss") / "Naala-ala Mo Ba Ako"
  • "Bayaan Mong Mahalin Kita" / "Kung Sakali Man"
  • "Bakas ng Pag-ibig" (Side B)
  • "Luluha Ka Rin"
  • "Honeymoon sa Buwan" (Side B)
  • "Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo"
  • "Sawing Palad Ako" / "Naniniwala Ako" (adapted from "I Believe")
  • "Ang Kapalaran Ko" (adapted from "My Way") / "Kabilanin sa Pag-ibig"
  • "Ako'y sa Iyo Lamang"
  • "Naku, Inday! (Bakit Mo Ibinigay)"
  • "Kasaysayan ng Pag-ibig" (adapted from "Theme from Love Story") / "Dapat Mong Mabatid"
  • "Naglahong Pag-ibig" (Side B)
  • "Aking Señorita" (Side B)
  • "Kung Kailangan Mo Pa Ako"
  • "Belle" (adapted from "Ben")
  • "Magtaksil Ka Man" (Side B)
  • "Lady"
  • "Lumang Larawan" (adapted from "Photograph")

Plaka Pilipino[]

  • "Mahal Pa Rin Kita" / "Bakit Ako'y Pinaasa"
  • "Nasa sa 'Yo 'Yan" (Side B)
  • "Putlon Mo Ba?" / "Dili Ko Buot (Nga Mahilak Ka)"
  • "Tayo'y Mag-'Bump'"
  • "'Type' ni Kumpare, 'Sexy'" / "Gumikan sa Awit" (adapted from "One Day in Your Life")
  • "Mahirap Na'ng Ma-Por Nada" / "Lagi Kang Mamahalin"
  • "Sa Aking Buhay" / "Bakit Ganyan ang Pagsinta"
  • "Banyaga" / "Pahiyom Na, Ngisi Pa"
  • "Babay, Baby Babay" / "Minsan" (with Elvira de la Peña)
  • "Nasasabik sa Iyo" / "Kawawang Cowboy" (adapted from "Rhinestone Cowboy") (1977)
  • "Ingkong" / "Lagi Kang Alaala"
  • "Bida" / "Huwag Ka Ng Humirit"
  • "Kung Ayaw Mo sa Akin" / "Oh! Ang Mga Babae"
  • "Sayang" / "Joe Quintero" (1978)
  • "Super Hopia Disco" (with Yoyoy Villame and Max Surban, 1978)
  • "Ang Mahal Ko'y Tanging Ikaw" (adapted from "One Moment in Time")
  • "Bahay Kubo" / "Gloria, Gloria Labandera" (adapted from "Battle Hymn of the Republic")
  • "Muling Magmahalan" / "Pitong Gatang"


Songs[]

Filmography[]

  • Tisoy 1960
  • (1960)
  • Teen-age Crush (1960)
  • Tres Mosqueteros (1960)
  • Tatlong Baraha (1961)
  • Hugo, the Sidewalk Vendor (1962)
  • Capitan Pepe (1969)
  • Songs and Lovers (1970)
  • Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid (1970)
  • My Pledge of Love (1970)
  • From the Bottom of My Heart (1970)
  • Sweet Caroline (1971)
  • Gangsters Daw Kami! (1971) .... Legs Diamond
  • Baldo Is Coming (1971) .... Billy Dikit
  • Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978)
  • D'Godson (1983)
  • Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon (1988)
  • (1992)
  • Manila Boy (1993)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Lentz III, Harris M. (2011). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland. p. 324. ISBN 9780786441754. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Sweeney, Philip (1991). The Virgin directory of world music. Virgin. p. 167. ISBN 9780863693786. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Neil Ramos (April 23, 2010). "Fred Panopio rides into the sunset at 71". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 26, 2010.

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