Bituing Marikit is a kundiman written by Nicanor Abelardo in 1926 for the last act of his operetta Dakilang Punglo.
TAGALOG LOVE SONGS
Filipino Song: Nandito Ako
Nandito Ako, Tagalog song written by Aaron Paul del Rosario. Made famous by Filipino singer Ogie Alcasid in the late 1980s. Version of Lea Salonga came out in 1993. Rendition by Mexican diva Thalía in 1997.
Katakataka (Folk Song)
Kataka-takang mahibang…
Saan Ka Man Naroroon
This Tagalog love song’s title can be translated into English as “No Matter Where You Are.”
The singer heard here is Pilita Corrales.
Harana, the Filipino Serenade
A harana is a traditional Filipino serenade. The man is accompanied by his friends who back him up both vocally and psychologically. At first, the woman’s window is closed. The man calls out to her and if she’s interested, she’ll open her window.
Haranahin mo siya.
Serenade her.
Haharanahin kita.
I will serenade you.
In the mp3 clip above, you can hear Dungawin Mo, Hirang.
Bakit (Imelda Papin Song)
Original Tagalog Lyrics
Simulat-sapul mahal kita
nalalaman mo
Walang-wala sa loob ko
na iiwanan mo Continue reading “Bakit (Imelda Papin Song)”
Halikan Mo Ako, Darling
Halikan Mo Ako, Darling is a song by Sylvia La Torre in a mixture of English and Tagalog, which is how most Filipinos naturally speak in the Philippines.
Sana Maulit Muli
This popular Tagalog love song was made famous by Filipino singer Gary Valenciano, heard here in this recording.
There was then a movie that came out in 1995 with the title Sana Maulit Muli starring Lea Salonga and Aga Muhalach.