The Cyclones Sizzling Hot Rockers James & Siva

******************************************************************************************************************************************************The Cyclones made a great impact on the 60s music scene when they were accompanied by The Checkmates and became public property after releasing two EPs from Philips Records, one in 1965 and the other in 1967.

James Choy and Siva Choy were brothers to behold and released four originals with the instrumental group that was noted for solid and tight accompaniment.

"Oh No, She Didn't Say" and **"The Dew" (biggest hit), were composed by the brothers while, "I'll" and "She's Mine All Mine", were penned by The Checkmates' bass guitarist lanky Laurence Lee.

According to the record sleeve write-up, "The wild and tempestuous character of their singing is quite typical of the Cyclone boys who have expressed satisfaction of at least having attempted to please those who love really solid, beat music." The 45EP (image) was recorded by Kinetex Studios and released in 1965.

Footnote: (1st April 2010)

It's not a 60s song but I thought this piece defines Siva Choy, the humorous, open hearted gentleman who has helped to put Singlish on the international map. A Singaporean classic comedy song back in 1991, it's called, *“Why You So Like Dat?” by Siva Choy and The Kopi Kat Klan.

(chorus)

Why you so like dat ah?

Why you so like dat?

Why you so like dat ah?

Why you so like dat?
I let you copy all my sum

Because you always blur

But when I try to copy back

You always call the Sir!
(chorus)
I always give you chocolate

I give you my Kit Kat

But now you got the Kit Kat

You never give me back!
(chorus)
You tell me that you don’t like girl

I also dunno why

But when you see a pretty girl

Your voice got damn high!
(chorus)
You always tok in dialect

And then I ask you why

You scold in Hokkien very loud!

(Drum sounds like KNNBCCB beat)
(chorus)

Image from Audie Ng Collection.

Original article: Andy Lim

ClareNg Blog: http://clareng.com/2007/12/03/why-you-so-like-that/

You Tube *: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra7xt9eLLIk

You Tube **: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiQSsFZ9yu4