THE PRETENDERS
The Pretenders were among the Malay pop yeh yeh bands who appeared in films in 1960s, either performing as guest stars or just providing musical background. However, only one studio recording EP by them issued by Philips, where they accompanied R. Ismail.
The Pretenders in Shaw Brothers’ MFP film Aksi Kuching (The Cat’s Act) [1966]. They accompanied Kartina Dahari and Ahmad Jais for their performance of Budi Sa-Tahun Sa-Gunong Intan (A Year of Good Deed Worth a Mountain of Diamond). OST Aksi Kucing 1966 - Budi Setahun Segunung Intan - Ahmad Jais, Kartina Dahari
The Pretenders accompanied S. Salihin to perform Balasan Budi-mu (Reciprocating Your Good Deeds) in the Cathay Keris film Dosa Wanita (A Woman’s Sin) [1967]. S.Salihin & The Pretenders - Balasan Budimu (OST Dosa Wanita 1967)
R. Ismail & The Pretenders – Tinggal Kenangan (Only the Memories are Left) [1967]
R. Ismail & The Pretenders – Harapan Tinggi Menggunong (A Mountain-High Hope) [1967]
R. Ismail & The Pretenders – Hayalan-ku (My Fantasy) [1967]
R. Ismail & The Pretenders – Aku Pergi Ta’kan Lama (I Won’t Be Away That Long) [1967]
R. Ismail & The Pretenders “R. Ismail Dengan Pancharagam The Pretenders” (1967) - FULL EP Remastered
S. Salihin & The Pretenders – Balasan Budi-mu (Reciprocating Your Good Deeds) [1967]
Rahmah Ali & The Pretenders – Khayalan-ku (My Fantasy) [1967]
Dayangku Aminah & The Pretenders – Kekaseh-ku (My Lover) [1967]
Rahim Hamid & The Pretenders – Mat Bond [1967]
Mat Sentol & The Pretenders – Spy! Spy! [1967]
Nothing much about The Pretenders was mentioned anywhere, but The Pretenders did play a part in the Malay music and film scenes in the said decade.
Ghaz, KL
Credits to:
1. Shaw Brothers’ Malay Film Productions, Singapore
2. Cathay Keris Film Production, Singapore
3. Muzik Nusantara
4. Jefferniagaz
5. Madey Radio Klasik
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