Expert: Bong Santos - 2/18/2007

Question
Hi Bong, thanks a lot. Anyway a song titled Batman Jeprox still rings  in my ears up to this day. Do you still remember that song from the early 80's? If ever can you give me all the info you know about this. Thanks again and more power

PS. A stubborn fellow suki here is asking me for a Pops Fernandez song "Alone In The Rain", the fella saiod its a rare. Is it? We'll lucky for that fella' coz i found 2 old tapes in mint condition in my Ate's collection. Gonna transfer them first to mp3's. Ok ty again and God Bless!!!!

Answer
Dear Jerremiah,

That is one fun song. BATMAN JEFROX was recorded way back in 1982 by a certain MEL VALIC under then WEA Records. That was the time a lot of novelty songs flood the airwaves. Remember NA-ONSENG DELIGHT by GEORGE (now DYORDS) JAVIER & MAHIWAGANG NUNAL by VINCENT DAFFALONG. I can't find any infos regarding MEL VALIC but BATMAN JEFROX was written by PAUL TOLEDO of LUMBA LUMBA fame. Here's how it goes:

BATMAN JEFROX / MEL VALIC

OOh! Batman Jefrox, tawag sa akin
Tugtugin at awitin ko'y nagbibigay ng aliw
Gabi at araw, lumilipad ako
Problema mo ay papawiin ko
Batman Jefrox, tawag sa akin.

Refrain:
Ang suot ko'y maskara at kapa
Armas kong tangan ay umuusok na gitara
OOh! Batman Jefrox, yan ang tatak ko
Ang tanging hangad ko'y tumawa kayo
Ang demonyo ay kaaway ko
Pagkat bungang isip lamang ito
Batman Jefrox, tawag sa akin.
(Instrumental)

Refrain:
Inggit at selos, dulot ay hapis
Tugtugin at awitin, sa ulo mo'y nakakalamig.
(Repeat 1st 2 lines of 1st stanza)

Bawat kalabit ng gitara
Gulo sa isip mo ay lumilisan
Batman Jefrox, tawag sa akin. (3X)

Maraming salamat po!!

BONG M. SANTOS
Manila, Philippines


If you'd like a CD copy of Pops' song, give me your e-mail address for a clear copy of ALONE IN THE RAIN.