Libra Records was a record label that well known Singaporean acts released their recordings on. One of its most well-known acts was the Western Union Band. The group had two no. 1 records on the label. Other acts to have their recordings released on the label were Kelsom, Glass Onion and The Sandboys.
Background
The Sandboys were the first group to have a single released on the label with "Candle Light" bw "Turn Around". [1] The band contained Hillary Francis was the lead singer and drummer. [2] In late 1971, Billboard listed Garrison, Kelsom, No Sweat, Tenderness and Western Union Band as belonging to the label. [3] The Western Union Band had "Something About You Baby" bw "Driving Me Crazy" released on Libra LRSP 009. [4] By 18 March 1972, the song was at no.4 in the Malaysian Top 10. [5] Before the year was out, the Western Union Band would have 2 no.1 hits. For the week ending 24 June, "Ive Found My Freedom" was at no.8 in Singapore, but it had hit the no.1 spot in Malaysia. [6] And "Sausolito" was at no.1 in the Malaysian Top 10 by 26 August 1972. [7] Family Robinson recorded the song " On the Ride (You Do It Once, You Do It Twice)" written by Lynsey de Paul and Ed Adamberry and it reached no.1 on the Malaysian singles chart on 9 February 1973. [8] [9] [10]
The Glass Onion were a Singapore psych band who won the Bee Gees contest in Singapore. Their release on the label was "Purple Lady" backed with "It's Over". [11]
Catalogue
| Act | Title | Catalogue | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandboys | "Candle Light" / "Turn Around" | Libra Records LRSP 001 | 1970 | [12] |
| Garrison | "From The City" / "Ain’t Gonna Cry" | Libra Records LRSP 002 | [13] | |
| Kelsom | "Mr. Monday" / "I Will" | Libra Records LRSP 003 | ||
| Kelsom | "Free As The Wind" / "Something" | Libra Records LRSP 004 | [14] | |
| Tenderness | "The Long And Winding Road" / "Marleypurt Drive" | Libra Records LRSP 005 | [15] | |
| Garrisons | "Moving Out" / "I Can't Go On" | Libra Records LRSP 006 | ||
| X'Quisites | "The Life I Wanna Lead" / "Walking in Sunshine" | Libra Records LRSP 007 | ||
| Western Union Band | "My Lady" / "Stepping Thru an Empty Time" | Libra Records LRSP 008 | ||
| Western Union Band | "Something About You Baby" / "Driving Me Crazy" | Libra Records LRSP 009 | ||
| Western Union Band | "I've Found My Freedom" / "Don't Say You Don't" | Libra Records LRSP 010 | [16] | |
| Western Union Band | " Sausolito" / "Showbiz" | Libra Records LRSP 011 | ||
| Glass Onion | "Purple Lady" / "It's Over" | Libra Records LRSP 012 | [17] | |
| Family Robinson | "You Do It Once, You Do It Twice" / "We’re Free" | Libra Records LRSP 013 | 1972 | [18] |
| Family Robinson | "Tight Pants" / "Same Old Feeling" | Libra Records LRSP 014 | [19] | |
| Family Robinson | "What I Mean" / "Carolina" | Libra Records LRSP 015 | [20] | |
| ? | "Yesterday's Sorrows" / "Four Corners of My Life" | Libra Records LRSP 016 | [21] |
| Act | Title | Catalogue | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsom Hashim & Plastic Deers | A: "Akan Setia Pada Mu", "Rindu" B: "Mengapa Tiada Maaf", "Pemuda Mudi Sekarang" |
Libra LREP 001 | [22] |
References
- ^ National Museum of Singapore - A Lighter Side of History: A Blast from the Past Archived 2017-08-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ National Arts Council Singapore - Page 11 Arts on the Move: Music and Theatre, Groove with Hillary Francis, About Hillary Francis
- ^ Billboard, 25 December 1971 - TA-104, T-106 INTERNATIONAL TALENT, Singapore
- ^ 45Cat - Libra Records - Label Discography
- ^ Billboard, 18 March 1972 - Page 56 Billboard Hits of the World, Malaysia
- ^ Billboard, 24 June 1972 - Page 53 Billboard Hits of the World, Malaysia, Singapore
- ^ Billboard, 26 August 1972 - Page 72 Billboard Hits of the World, Malaysia
- ^ "Family Robinson Band – You do It Once, You do It Twice (1973)". 25 October 2016.
- ^ Billboard, 17 February 1973
- ^ "Billboard" (PDF). Americanradiohistory.com. 17 March 1973. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Popsike - GLASS ONION "It's Over" GREAT SINGAPORE '70 PSYCH 45 w/ COOL PS RARE HEAR
- ^ Discogs - Libra Records (14)
- ^ Singapore 60's Music - Singapore 60's Discography, Libra
- ^ Discogs - Libra Records (14)
- ^ Singapore 60's Music - Singapore 60's Discography, Libra
- ^ Rate Your Music - Labels > Libra Records
- ^ Discogs - Libra Records (14)
- ^ Singapore 60's Music - Singapore 60's Discography, Libra
- ^ Discogs - Libra Records (14)
- ^ Singapore 60's Music - Singapore 60's Discography, Libra
- ^ Singapore 60s: Andy's Pop Music Influence, Friday, 26 August 2016 - Vinyl Record Sleeve Art From Singapore, Image: 6
- ^ Rate Your Music - Akan Setia Pada Mu / Rindu