Fred Panopio

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]
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park
Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesFred
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, comedian
Years active1955–2007
Known forYodeling, novelty
SpouseLolita Mina-Panopio

Alfredo "Fred" Panopio (February 2, 1939 – April 22, 2010) was a Filipino singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1960s and 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

Panopio died of cardiac arrest on April 22, 2010, at the age of 71 in Quezon City, Philippines.[4][5]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

  • Nalulumbay Ako (Dyna Records)
  • Mga Hinaing Ng Puso (Dyna Records)
  • Mga Awit ng Pag-ibig ni Fred Panopio (Dyna Records)
  • Pagpatak Ng Ulan (Dyna Records)
  • Naku, Inday (Bakit Mo Ibinigay) (Dyna Records)
  • Sa Hardin ng Mga Rosas (Dyna Records)
  • Awit (Dyna Records)
  • Fred Panopio (Self-titled) (Dyna Records)
  • Sawing-Palad Ako (Dyna Records)
  • Pamasko Ni Fred Panopio (LP & CD Re-issue) (Dyna Records)
  • Mahalin Mo Ako (Dyna Records)
  • Mahal Pa Rin Kita (1975, Plaka Pilipino)
  • Sa Lapyahan (1975, Plaka Pilipino)
  • Fred Panopio (1977, Plaka Pilipino)
  • Bida (1978, Plaka Pilipino)
  • Banderang Puti (1994)
  • Fred Panopio (Novelty Collection) Re-issue on CD (Dyna Records)

Compilation albums

  • Kawawang Cowboy (1994)
  • Pitong Gatang

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 Tanga 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" (Adaptation: All of a Sudden)/ "Naniniwala Ako" (adapted from "I Believe")
  • "Ang Kapalaran Ko" (adapted from "My Way") / "Kabilanin sa Pag-ibig"
  • "Ako'y sa Iyo Lamang"(Ako’y sa iyo lamang(Oaly Foolish People)(3:09)
  • "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"Ako (Look Around)Lyrics arrangement & Direction by Pablo Vergara)2:42)
  • "Belle" (adapted from "Ben")
  • "Magtaksil Ka Man" (Side B)
  • "Lady"
  • "Lumang Larawan" (adapted from "Photograph")
  • "Pagsintang 'Sing Laki ng Daigdig" (Side B, adapted from "Top of the World")

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)

Blackgold Records

  • "Buto't Balat"
  • "Daldalan" (Side B, adapted from "Kan-on Pa" by Yoyoy Villame)
  • "Buwisit" (Side B)
  • "Hold Up"

Able Music

Alpha Records

Mabuhay Records

  • "Tatlong Beses Maghapon"

Charm Records

  • "Upang Mabatid"

Coronet Records

  • "Turo Turo Restaurant"

Songs

Filmography

  • Tisoy (1960)
  • Markado (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)
  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
  • Manila Boy (1993)
  • Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (2001) – Gambling operator in nipa hut

References

  1. ^ 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.
  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.
  4. ^ "Singer-actor Fred Panopio passes away". ABS-CBN News. April 23, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Filipino folk singer Fred Panopio dies at 71". GMA News. April 23, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2021.