So I started a little side project today: I’m posting my Dad’s, Bing Rodrigo, music on YouTube. Check it out here.
My Dad passed away almost eight years ago. One of the last albums he ever cut was a collection of tagalog praise and worship songs produced by my old church. It’s my own personal favorite of his albums, as I have deep personal ties to some of the songs on it.
I was sorting my MP3 collection today and found that album. (Would you believe it? After shucking hundreds of albums-not-mine I actually found even more valuable stuff.)
It was then I realized: I am one of only a few people who actually have these songs on MP3. It would be an absolute shame to let these songs remain hidden.
I’m not reminiscing about days gone by. This isn’t just for my family and friends. It’s for all those people out there who love my Dad’s music (they’re still out there) who would love to hear “new” material, especially those he kept closest to his chest.
I’m posting these, so the songs won’t get lost, and so their Message would still come across.
Here’s a sample. It’s my favorite song of his.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3lrgLF4Ng]
Here’s the English translation:
Lord, You are good
No one compares with You
Everything comes from You
You never changeLord, You are good
No one is above You
Your mercy endures forever
It’ll always be gainedI want to praise You
I want to sing to You
No matter what I go through
I will still praise YouI want to praise You
I want to sing to You
No matter what ails me
I will still praise YouÂ
Tags: bing rodrigo, dad, music, personal, tagalog
This is my favorite song from your dad… loved the English translation, too. Glad you finally got to post this.
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Flashback to BFH years … and hearing your dad again, galing!
I miss tito bing so much ….