OPM’s ‘golden era’ come alive on Valentine’s Day

Those who truly know Original Pilipino Music history will agree that the 1970s remain to be the Golden Era of Filipino Music. Even as the Bee Gees, ABBA and the Queen lorded the international scene, the airwaves, records and stages this side of the world were dominated by such hits as “May Bukas Pa,” “Isang Linggong Pag-ibig,” “Sayang” and “Maging Sino Ka Man” to name a few. The faces and voices behind these timeless hits are, of course, the likes of Rico J. Puno, Imelda Papin, Rey Valera and Claire dela Fuente, who have given in to requests to come together anew and relive the unbeaten age of Filipino music.

Puno, Papin, Valera and dela Fuente are rightly considered OPM pioneers for establishing their own unique brands that endeared them to music lovers, and effectively creating the genre as it is known today.