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01. ADNAN OTHMAN - Doa Ku
02. ADNAN OTHMAN - Bershukur
03. ADNAN OTHMAN - Mengapa Chinta Ku Lagi
04. ADNAN OTHMAN - Bila-Kah Gembira
05. ADNAN OTHMAN - Hamba Terima
06. ADNAN OTHMAN - Sumpah Pemuda
07. ADNAN OTHMAN - Si Dia Sayang
08. ADNAN OTHMAN - Gadis Semalam
09. ADNAN OTHMAN - Kau Ku Chari
10. ADNAN OTHMAN - Normah
11. ADNAN OTHMAN - Merana
12. ADNAN OTHMAN - Mari Ka-Laut
13. ADNAN OTHMAN - Jangan Bersedeh
14. ADNAN OTHMAN - Budi Bahasa
01. ADNAN OTHMAN - Berlenggang
02. ADNAN OTHMAN - Kau Tak Tahu
03. ADNAN OTHMAN - Rupawan Hitam Manis
04. ADNAN OTHMAN - Tinggi Gunong Sa-Ribu Janji
05. ADNAN OTHMAN - Mengapa Berdusta
06. ADNAN OTHMAN - Hari Bahagia
07. ADNAN OTHMAN - Sapu Tangan
08. ADNAN OTHMAN - Revolusi
09. ADNAN OTHMAN - Sa-Untai Kata Sakuntum Bakti
10. ADNAN OTHMAN - Tumpas
11. ADNAN OTHMAN - Hidupku Tambah Gembira
12. ADNAN OTHMAN - Pemergianku Hanya Sementara
ARTIST
TITLE
Bershukor: A Retrospective of Hits by a Malaysian Pop Yeh Yeh Legend
FORMAT
2LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
SF 098LP SF 098LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
3/4/2016

The legendary Adnan Othman has long been a driving force in the Malaysian rock scene. As early as the 1960s his groundbreaking songs in the style known as "pop yeh yeh" (rock and roll sung in Malay) were attracting fans across Malaysia and Singapore. He has since gained many fans around the globe due to a renewed interest in rock music from Southeast Asia. Othman made his first recordings in Singapore in the early 1960s, when he was invited to record with highly popular backing band The Rhythm Boys. He produced innovative psychedelic rock well into the 1970s and continued to evolve as a musician and composer throughout his exciting career, but always stayed true to his rock and roll roots, even when many other artists were turning toward more predictable disco influences. Each track on this album, drawn from all eight of Othman's solo EPs and ranging from 1968-1971, reveals a different side of his personality. His forceful, gritty, and emotional lyrics and vocals are backed by such memorable pop yeh yeh bands as The Rhythm Boys, The Wanderers, The Flamingoes, and The Falcons. This impressive collection includes rare photos from the artist's own collection and a detailed biography co-written by Othman himself. This is a rare and personal insight into the life of one of Singapore and Malaysia's most beloved pop yeh yeh legends, revealing the humble, generous, down-to-earth man behind the spotlight. It is clear that Adnan Othman cares deeply about preserving the legacy of his fellow pop yeh yeh musicians; he devoted considerable time and energy helping to develop the previous Malaysian rock-focused release on Sublime Frequencies, Pop Yeh Yeh - Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970: Vol. 1 (2013). Again, for this album, he patiently answered the label's many questions about his life as a musician and artist, lending Bershukor his unique perspective; the label's indebtedness to Othman is reflected in the album's title, which translates to "gratitude." The 26 unforgettable tracks on these two records are soulful, electrifying, and beautiful. To the many fans of '60s Asian rock and roll around the world who have been waiting for an album dedicated solely to the music of Adnan Othman, here it is. Compiled by Carl Hamm (Pop Yeh Yeh - Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970). Presented in gorgeous gatefold sleeve with full-size eight-page color booklet of text and photographs.