Hagibis (Filipino word meaning "velocity", "speed"[1] or 'swiftness") is a Filipino disco group best known for their macho image, on-stage costumes, and macho songs about women. Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and Vic del Rosario,[2][3] they are cited as the "First Boyband in the Philippines"[4] and later were coined the title "Village People of the Philippines",[5] a title they still hold to this day.[6] Their original line-up were composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.
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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
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| Members | Joel Ortega Yujeen Baydal |
| Past members | Sonny Parsons (deceased) Bernie Fineza (deceased) Joji Garcia Mon Picazo Mike Respall Carlos Nabiula |
History edit
According to Mike Hanopol, who composed almost all of Hagibis' tracks, Vic del Rosario wanted to recruit famous actors and singers for the new group; but later changed his mind, and instead, they recruited unknown musicians. Hanopol also revealed in the same interview that he also sung? the band's recorded songs himself?.[3] Sonny Parsons also said during Hagibis' guest appearance on Tonight with Arnold Clavio, that he originally auditioned for VST & Co. before joining Hagibis.[7] The group borrowed some elements of the American disco group Village People,[8] such as the line dancing, the leather clothing, and the accompaniment of motorcycles.[9]
In 1980, the film Dolphy's Angels was released[10] which contained a musical number by Hagibis.[9]
Tony Ferrer's directorial debut, the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! which premiered on July 2, 1981, was a film vehicle for the group.[11] The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesias, etc.[12] That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed its theme song.[9]
Group member Sonny Parsons would go on to be a director and action star in the film industry.[9]
The new lineup of Hagibis appeared on Tonight with Arnold Clavio in 2014 and is still active to the present day.[7] Original member Fineza died on January 15, 2015, while another original member, Parsons passed away on May 10, 2020.[5]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Title | Album details |
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| Hagibis |
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| HumaHagibis |
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| Walang Katapat |
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Compilations edit
Songs edit
- "Lalake"
- "Katawan" (1979)[5] (former theme song of the popular comedy show, "Palibhasa Lalake"[14] from 1987 to 1998 on ABS-CBN 2; also covered by Parokya Ni Edgar in 2002's Edgar Edgar Musikahan")
- "Legs" (1979)[5]
- "Babae"
- "Ilagay Mo Kid"
- "Nanggigigil" (1979)[5] (also covered by TNT Boys in 2018[15] & iDolls in 2021)
- "Mama Monchang"
- "Mandurugas"
- "Maginoo"
- "G.R.O."
- "Hard to Let You Go"
- "A Feeling Just for You"
Filmography edit
Film edit
- 1981: Legs, Katawan, Babae[14]
Television guestings and cameos edit
- Seeing Stars With Joe Quirino (IBC 13, 1979-1984)
- Germside (GMA 7, 1979-1982)
- Eat Bulaga (RPN 9, 1979-1989; ABS-CBN 2, 1989-1995; GMA 7, 1995-2019)
- Champoy (RPN 9, 1980-1985)
- Student Canteen (GMA 7, 1981-1986; RPN 9, 1989-1990)
- Germspesyal (GMA 7, 1982-1986)
- Superstar Sa 9 (RPN 9, 1985-1995)
- The Sharon Cuneta Show (IBC 13, 1986-1988; ABS-CBN 2, 1988-1997)
- GMA Supershow (GMA 7, 1986-1997)
- Lunch Date (GMA 7, 1986-1993)
- Vilma On 7 (GMA 7, 1987-1995)
- Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1989-1995)
- Salo Salo Together (1993-1995)
- ASAP Natin To (ABS-CBN 2, 1995-2019)
- Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 1995-2019)
- Super Laff In (ABS-CBN 2, 1996-1997)
- SOP: Sobrang Okay Pare (GMA 7, 1997-2010)
- Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN 2, 1998-2003)
- Esep Esep (ABS-CBN 2, 2000)
- Masayang Tanghali Bayan (2003-2004)
- MTB Ang Saya Saya (ABS-CBN 2, 2004-2005)
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN 2, 2005-2010)
- Pilipinas Win Na Win (ABS-CBN 2, 2010)
- Showtime (ABS-CBN 2, 2010-2012)
- Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN 2, 2011-2012)
- It's Showtime (ABS-CBN 2, 2012-2019)
- Sunday All Stars (GMA 7, 2013-2015)
- Sunday PinaSaya (GMA 7, 2015-2019)
- Wowowin (GMA 7, 2015-2020)
- Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015) - cameo footage featured
- Your Face Sounds Familiar PH Kids (ABS-CBN 2, 2018) - cameo photo
- Studio 7 (GMA 7, 2018-2019)
- All Out Sundays (GMA 7, 2020)
- Your Face Sounds Familiar PH (Kapamilya Channel & A2Z 11, 2021) - cameo photo
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Morales, Neil Jerome (12 October 2019). "Supertyphoon Hagibis gives new wind to Philippine disco band". Reuters. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Manila Sound to send Pampanga groovin'". Sunstar. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ a b Pinoy Rock Pioneer Mike Hanopol Now A Jewish Rabbi But Comes Back As A Rocker In 'Legends Rock' Concert At Hard Rock Cafe On May 14
- ^ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
- ^ a b c d e "Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61". BusinessWorld. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic
- ^ a b How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio
- ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (10 May 2020). "'Hagibis' member Sonny Parsons dies at 61". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 118. ISBN 9780994411235.
- ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "The short, the fat and the ugly". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 98. ISBN 9780994411235.
- ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. pp. 119–121. ISBN 9780994411235.
- ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 233. ISBN 9780994411235.
- ^ "Hagibis - Katawan CD Album".
- ^ a b "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids' season 2, week 7". Rappler. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2021.