The Original Pilipino Music (OPM) scene has seen many artists who made a name for themselves with just one song. These are the so-called "one-hit wonders." While some have been forgotten, others still linger in our memories. Do you still remember them?
The Weedd
"Anong paki mo sa long hair ko?" was popularized by the band The Weedd in 1995, from their self-titled album under Universal Records. Their former vocalist, Oinky Panganiban, is no longer active in recording, but his voice remains a living memory of classic reggae.
Michael Laygo
Michael Laygo made waves with his song "Minahal Kita" in 1996, but it remained his only hit. Laygo is now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is active as the lead singer of the group Society of Seven. His wife passed away in 2018 due to meningitis.
Allona
Allona, or Allona Villanueva, was once known as the "Toni Braxton of the Philippines." She popularized the 1994 hit single "Someone's Always Saying Goodbye," composed by Vehnee Saturno. Allona is still active in gigs but no longer in the mainstream.
Dan Henry
"Dan Henry" was a Filipino musical duo consisting of Danee Samonte and Henry Toribio. They rose to fame with their 1981 hit single "20 Minutes Before Take-Off." Toribio passed away in 1988, while Samonte is now active as a concert producer.
Chad Borja
"Ikaw Lang" was the hit single of Chad Borja in 1992, composed by Cebuano artists Boogie and Barney Borja. However, he never had another hit. Quintin Singson Jr., his real name, is still active as a performer. Last April 29, Chad was one of the guests of Joey Albert in Manila.
The Advisors
"Yugyugan Na" was the 1977 signature hit of the funk disco band The Advisors, which popularized the "Manila Sound" era. However, the vocalist of The Advisors, Ting Bernabe, who first popularized the song, has passed away. A cover by Karl Roy and his band P.O.T. also became popular in the 1990s, but Karl Roy has also passed away.
Marc Velasco
Marc Velasco rose to fame with his acoustic ballad "Ordinary Song" in 1998 under Sony Music. He released a new single, "Masaya Ka Na Ba," in 2022 and performed on Wish 107.5. However, "Ordinary Song" remains his only biggest hit.
