Hagibis (band)

This article is about the Filipino singing group. For the Filipino comic book character, see Hagibis.
Hagibis
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active
  • 1979–1997
  • 2013–present
Labels
MembersJoel Ortega Singer/Actor Yujin Baydal Singer/Actor Pete Gatela and Carlos Parsons
Past membersSonny Parsons (deceased)
Bernie Fineza (deceased)
Joji Garcia
Mon Picazo
Mike Respall

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 called the "Village People of the Philippines",[5] a title they still hold to this day.[6] Their original line-up was composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.

History

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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 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, leather clothing, and 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, and Val Iglesias.[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 with Sonny Parsons, Mike Respall, Carlos Parsons and Pete Gatela. [7]

Original member Bernie Fineza died on January 15, 2015, and another original member, Sonny Parsons, died on May 10, 2020.[5] Currently, Joel Ortega Singer/Actor Yujin Baydal Singer/Actor

Pete Gatela and Carlos Nabiula are the official and active members of Hagibis.

Discography

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Albums

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Title Album details
Hagibis
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Blackgold
HumaHagibis
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Blackgold
Walang Katapat
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Star Music

Compilations

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Songs

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  • "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

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Film

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  • 1981: Legs, Katawan, Babae[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Morales, Neil Jerome (12 October 2019). "Supertyphoon Hagibis gives new wind to Philippine disco band". Reuters. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Manila Sound to send Pampanga groovin'". Sunstar. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
  5. ^ a b c d e "Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61". BusinessWorld. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ^ Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic
  7. ^ a b How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio
  8. ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (10 May 2020). "'Hagibis' member Sonny Parsons dies at 61". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "The short, the fat and the ugly". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 98. ISBN 9780994411235.
  11. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. pp. 119–121. ISBN 9780994411235.
  12. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 233. ISBN 9780994411235.
  13. ^ "Hagibis - Katawan CD Album".
  14. ^ a b "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids' season 2, week 7". Rappler. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
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