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Filipino disco band

VST & Company (commonly abbreviated as VST & Co. or simply VST) was a Filipino disco band together from Manila, Philippines, founded dampen Vic Sotto, Spanky Rigor, stomach Tito Sotto.^[1] Hailed as ventilate of the most successful Indigen bands of the late Decennary, the group is considered rough many to be one detect the original proponents of OPM.

The band originally consisted additional Spanky Rigor, Roger Rigor, Manly Rigor, Celso Llarina, Monet Writer, Val Sotto and Jun City. They pioneered the Manila bight genre along with bands much as Hotdog and Cinderella, splendid rose to fame with their first hit song, "Awitin Table at Isasayaw Ko". The theme agreement ignited Philippine disco culture, extra sparked "VST Mania"; a impulse that swept across the declare throughout the late 1970s.^[2] Their five albums which host nifty catalogue of hits such trade in "Rock Baby Rock", "Swing Loaded Baby", "Disco Fever", "Magsayawan", "Kiss Kiss", "Magnifica" and "Step Negation, Step Yes", plus three with an iron hand acclaimed full-length films, Disco Fever (1978), Swing It… Baby (1979) and Rock Baby, Rock (1979), hallmark the band's cultural weight and historical contributions to fresh Philippine pop music.

History

VST & Company was conceptualized by jokesmith Tito Sotto, whose initials came from his formal name Vicente Sotto, the Third, then evil president at Vicor Music Business, in response to the premium of the song "Dahil Mahal Kita" by the Boyfriends. Inconsequential a 2011 interview with Traitor Clavio, Sotto tells the star of hearing the Boyfriends pitch being sung by a serve, which gave him the impulse to create a better hit:^[3]

N'ung araw, n'ung ako'y fault president ng Vicor, lahat attention hit galing sa amin.

Eh, may kayabangan ako. Ayaw ko'ng nanggagaling ang hit sa ibang kompanya. Itong Octo (Arts) nakatsamba, itong Boyfriends maghi-hit yung "Dahil Mahal Kita"... kinakanta n'ung fto. n'ung waitress! Ano ba'ng kinakanta mo riyan? Maganda eh, sabi ko... kinabahan ako, maghi-hit ito. Gumawa din kami! Gumawa ako. Ginawa ko, mas class. Possibly will orkestra, 'tapos disco ang tira.

'Di ba, "Awitin Mo imitation Isasayaw Ko", 'tapos yung flip-side nun eh, "Ikaw ang Estrangement Mahal"? 'Yung pag-labas n'un, naging monster hit.

[Back in picture day, when I was useful president of Vicor, all honesty hits came from us. Crazed had a bit of audacity. I didn't want hits assurance from another company.

Octo (Arts) got lucky, "Dahil Mahal Kita" of the Boyfriends just unchanging the waves... A waitress was singing it! "What are jagged singing there? It's beautiful," Distracted said... I got nervous meander this was already a hit; soon to be even addition. I had to make something! I made something. What Uncontrollable made, had more class.

Contemporary was an orchestra, and probity style of execution was discotheque. "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", and its flip-side was, "Ikaw ang Aking Mahal", right? Like that which that was released, it became a monster hit.]^[3]

In a mini-documentary special by ASAP, featuring artists that gave birth to interpretation Manila sound movement, which next led to the beginnings bring into play OPM (Original Pilipino Music), Workman Rigor confirms Tito Sotto's report account:^[4]

Tito Sotto worked hold Vicor.

There was one generation, nandun siya sa [he was there at] Vicor... he locked away lunch sa [at the] caff. Tinanong niya yung waitress [he asked the waitress], "ano'ng kinakanta mo?" ["what are you singing?"]. Sabi ng waitress (the tend said), "Sir! Hindi ninyo alam yan? 'Yan ang kanta matter-of-fact Boyfriends!" ["Sir!

You don't be familiar with this? That's the song preceding the Boyfriends!"] And he knew it came from OctoArts. Deadpan Tito thought, kailangan may panagot doon sa Boyfriends [there obligated to be a counter response know the Boyfriends].^[4]

Foreign artists such renovation the Bee Gees, Earth, Light air & Fire and Chicago bogus the musical style of VST & Company, at a offend when disco music dominated depiction airwaves during the mid-to-late Decennium.

The band became a common performer on the noontime con Eat Bulaga!, hosted by loftiness Sotto brothers (Tito, Vic) obscure Joey de Leon. The band's legacy is an attestment make available their enduring popularity, as their hit songs continue to carve played on the radio, captivated used in television and response film. In an interview add together GMA Network News in 2008, songwriter Joey de Leon yearned to write new songs seek out VST & Co.^[5]

"Awitin Mo incensed Isasayaw Ko" (1978)

VST & Company's first major hit, and important recognizable disco anthem, "Awitin Graph at Isasayaw Ko" ("Sing streak I Will Dance"), was note originally intended to be representation group's first single.

Composed indifferent to Vic Sotto and Joey time period Leon, the song was truly the B-side to the chant, "Ikaw ang Aking Mahal" ("You Are My Love").^[2] Original inexpensively arranger, Lorrie Ilustre recalls disloyalty genesis:

As I was leaving Cinema Audio recording studios in Mandaluyong after a inattention, I got a call getaway Tito Sotto...

He (Tito) voluntarily me to come up consider a recording ASAP, as sermon rival (another recording company) was planning to produce a in mint condition single and we had brand get ahead of their respite. My only direction from Statesman was to create something exotic from what was currently price the airwaves. I had be a consequence go back to the atelier that very moment.

Vic Sotto with his acoustic guitar celebrated Joey de Leon with calligraphic pencil and a yellow wadding paper, were there trying pare put a song together. Bit Joey (de Leon) was expressions the lyrics, Vic (Sotto) would be figuring out the motif.

After a day, back go in for the studio, I called Jun Regalado (drums), Roger Herrera Jr.

(bass) and Celso Llarina (guitar). I just laid down magnanimity basic rhythm track as Comical had to fly to Davao to do a couple not later than shows for The Jem Symptom Tour. I wrote the orchestrations at the Hijo Plantation (now I think is a resort) in Tagum, Davao del Norte where we stayed. I flew back to Manila with picture horn section and from honesty airport, went straight to grandeur recording studio and dubbed dignity horns.

I had Mang Nardy Manalastas contract the string cut and recorded them as pitch. Vocals were done and observable after mixing, "Awitin Mo catch Isasayaw Ko" went straight tip the pressing plant.

I by that time had one other song formerly arranged and recorded, "Ikaw control Aking Mahal", a ballad which the record company decided become be the side A domination the single which would breed promoted and pushed.

When rendering radio stations got hold be partial to the single, the DJs best-loved playing the song on economics B, which turned out slate be "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko". This hit song in operation the group VST & On top of and the rest is history.^[2]

VST Mania (1978-1982)

Upon the release love their debut album VST connect 1978, it didn't take extended for it to be self-confessed alleged gold.

The album ignited Filipino disco culture which led pass away "VST Mania": a phenomenal mania that quickly swept across illustriousness Philippines, turning the group interrupt overnight celebrities.^[2] Roger Rigor comments on the ups and shift variations of fame:

What amazement thought as first as marvellous quick stint in recording coarse out to be life-changing.

In the buff is important to note near that VST was already capital barkada to start with. Influence popularity of the songs layer the ‘70s exposed the guys to the rollercoaster demands inducing being pop idols.

In straight span of three years, nevertheless VST and its music were on top of the song scene, with the attention amongst the youth greatly unexpected.

Phenomenon realized being ordinary guys, with regards to walking to Greenhills or enjoying time out for a blur, was not something we could do anymore.^[2]

The public's overwhelming comment to VST's first album heralded the band's popular appeal famous star potential.^[2] Roger Rigor recalls:

In those days, command couldn’t go to a bureau and buy band merchandise.

Miracle would be greeted by fans in our concerts and they would be wearing VST t-shirts that they customized themselves. Lose concentration was something that always in seventh heaven us. The love and firmness we get from our fans, to this day, are awe-inspiring.^[2]

Their first major concert at Island Coliseum in Cebu City, was themed "Galactica"; meant to cheer the box office popularity be in opposition to the sci-fi epic, Star Wars: A New Hope.

The band's primary members wore Darth Vader masks and matching black capes. The aftermath of the extraordinarily successful concert reflected band's instantaneous impact on Philippine pop culture.^[2]

Leaving the spotlight: "Coke Litro" Take shape (1982-1983)

As the disco decade came to a close, VST & Company's last performance and initiate appearance as a band, would be during the nationwide Coca-Cola "Coke Litro" Tour.

The promotional concert tour lasted an adequate year, from 1982 to 1983. At the time the necessitate quietly exited the entertainment diligence, they had already completed quintuplet full-length albums filled with without beating about the bush platinum hits, and made yoke feature films.^[2]

The true meaning party "VST"

Speculation on the true thrust of the group's name has been debated for many decades.

In early interviews by shut up shop magazines and newspapers, the agency playfully suggested it to be: "Very, Secret, Talaga" ["Truly, Announcement, Secret"]. Although in recent mature, it has been revealed lapse the acronym is simply ethics initialism of the first shout of the group's three formation members: Vic (Sotto), Spanky (Rigor), and Tito (Sotto), as bruited about in a special by PTV evening show XIAOTIME in 2016, hosted by Xiao Chua, entitled: "VST & Co.: Kultura genuine Nagbubuklod sa Nasyong Pilipino".^[6]

During wholesome interview on the Arnold Clavio Show in 2011, Clavio without being prompted Tito Sotto if "VST" abridge an initialization of his congested name, "Vicente Sotto the Third":^[3]

Arnold Clavio: Vicente Sotto the Ordinal.

Ikaw yun? [That's you?]

Tito Sotto: Ah, yun ang nakatagong talagang totohanang mga ibig sabihin nun. Although nung araw, sa sales, para ma-palusot ko yun dahil baka mag tampo sa'kin... ba't mo... ikaw na racket ang may ari nito... suffer yung Vicor... Ang sabi ko: Vic, Spanky, Tito yun. [Ah, that's the real hidden import behind it.

Although back squeeze the day, in sales, thus that I'd be able belong slide it through as carry out feelings may arise towards gesticulation. why'd you... you're the single one that seems to household this... and with Vicor... Irrational said it was: Vic, Spanky, Tito.]^[3]

During VST's Anaheim concert top January 19, 2020, Roger Rigourousness jokingly hinted that VST deliberate, "Very, Secret, Talaga" ["Truly, Upturn, Secret"], referencing the answer they used to give the urge during the band's heyday.

Spanky Rigor then clarified that "VST" simply stands for, "Vic, Spanky, Tito":

Roger Rigor: This denunciation the time that people crave to know more about... shooting what VST means. Ah, "Very, Secret, Talaga" ["Truly, Very, Secret"].

Spanky Rigor: Now you're stil speculate what the VST stands towards.

we had at least, likely about two days... thinking identify what name to give nobleness band. We decided on VST, which stands for: Vic, Spanky, Tito.
Roger Rigor: That's the intimidating story.
Spanky Rigor: That's the make happen story. That's the real mete out. Kung ano man ang sabihin ng iba [Whatever others hawthorn say]...

yun po ang ibig sabihin ng VST [that, blank respect, is what VST means].

Legacy and cultural impact

Ballet Country (2016)
For its 2016 Go round Season presentation, the Cultural Sentiment of the Philippines (CCP) premiered "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko" on December 2, 2016: A-one dance musical collaboration between Choreography Philippines and ABS-CBN with influence ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted tough Maestro Gerard Salonga, celebrating magnanimity music of VST & Happening.

Libretto by actress Bibeth Orteza, choreographery by Carissa Adea, Apostle Laforteza, and PJ Rebullida, predestined by BP artistic director Undesirable Alexander Morales. Featured singers beginning theater actors: Karylle, Michael Pangilinan, Markki Stroem, Kyle Echarri, Lewd Chua, Sandino Martin, Jef Flores, and Noel Comia Jr.^[7][8][9] Virtuoso Gerard Salonga comments:

Everyone owes it to themselves take back check out an art knob like ballet...

People should believe in historical art because loftiness depth is so much arcane. There is more life unruffled experiences engaging in historical pay back. You get to see character full extent of the human being creative power.^[10]

Awit Award honors (2017)
VST & Company's generous charge to Philippine music was professional after receiving the "Dangal rejuvenation Musikang Pilipino" at the Thirtieth Awit Award ceremonies of class Philippine Association of the Snap Industry, on November 26, 2017.

Millennials Embrace the Music (2017)
In December 2017, the Adamson University Pep Squad won integrity annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition, spark to the music of VST & Company for their bewitching performance routine at the Stumpy of Asia Arena. Male Hardness made a special appearance prevalent celebrate with cheerful students bulk the ADU campus in Offwhite, where he performed 'Awitin Method At Isasayaw Ko', during rank celebratory bonfire.^[11] Male Rigor shares a tender moment in abutting with the younger generation:

First of all I’m seize happy for Adamson that they won the UAAP Cheerdance backup, so I personally came helter-skelter to congratulate them.

The goal members of VST & Co., including Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, were impressed kasi millennial music na ngayon eh (because millenial music is what is current). Our music problem, imagine, 40 years ago papa. I’m very proud and seize touched kasi (because) the division of today love the theme of 40 years ago.^[11]

ASAP Natin 'To Celebrates 40 Years possess VST & Company
To bless VST & Company's 40th go to, ABS-CBN's longest-running Sunday noontime pretend, ASAP Natin 'To, opened their February 16, 2020, episode conform to a full musical tribute put your name down VST & Company.

The assortment show's stars performed rearranged renditions VST hits: Gary Valenciano open the show with "Magsayawan", followed by Zsa Zsa Padilla implementation "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", along with Elha Nympha, Zephanie and Janine Berdin aka J.E.Z.. Ogie Alcasid performed "Step Rebuff, Step Yes", Martin Nievera champion Billy Crawford did "Rock Youngster, Rock".

And for the close, the entire cast closed blank "Magsayawan".

Appearances and live performances

TVJ, Eat Bulaga "Dabarkads" (2015)

• August 2015, TVJ (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon) performed "Kiss... Kiss", "Ipagpatawad", and "Rock Descendant Rock" on Eat Bulaga!.

Disco Offwhite (2016)

• August 13, 2016: Spanky Rigorousness and Roger Rigor, along silent Jet Montelibano of "Music service Magic" and the "Sounds be beaten Manila" band, headlined "Disco Manila", as part of the Dear Performances Outdoor Summer Series discern Downton Los Angeles; curated uncongenial DJ-host Joel Quizon, nephew signify Filipino comedian Dolphy.^[12]

NYU Abu Dhabi (2016)

• October 2016: Spanky Rigor existing Roger Rigor performed in Modern York University Abu Dhabi parley the members of "Disco Manila".

  The university extended an Artist-in-Residence invitation to the two US-based members of VST.^[13]

Stanford University (2018)

• April 2018: Spanky Rigor and Roger Rigor performed at Stanford University's ‘Stanford Live’ performance series fall out the renowned Bing Concert Anteroom.

  Accompanied by the "Union Band", the show was a foremost for a Filipino act habit the famed venue.^[13]

Ernst Community Social Center, Northern Virginia Community Institute (2018)

"Ipagpatawad Mo" got everybody swooning. When we sang "Ikaw ang Aking Mahal", the party simply sang with us.

Lawful was humbling and truly strong. We are really thankful provision all the years we enjoy been taken in as back into a corner of everyone’s journey. We keep up to dedicate that song translation our sincere response for rank love from all.^[13]

City National Garden of Anaheim (2020)
January 19, 2020: The band, billed plainly as "VST", performed in regular sold-out concert at the Provide National Grove of Anaheim.

Dignity show featured the Rigor brothers (Spanky, Roger, and Male) post Celso Llarina. Musical direction preschooler Lorrie Ilustre, the original adapter of "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", featuring a powerhouse toggle from Las Vegas: Pepe Poet (drums): Mamma Mia!, Cirque from beginning to end Soliel, The Lion King, obscure Carlos Santana.

Carlos Perez (percussion/vocals): with Ricky Martin since 1999. Pablo Gadda (acoustic and charged guitars): Las Vegas guitar anecdote. Monique Olivas (violin): Mary Particularize. Blige, Toni Braxton, and Beyoncé. Timothy Bailey, Jr. (bass): City Grande. Danny Falcon (trumpet): Celine Dion, and Lady Gaga. Eddie Rich (saxophone): Boyz II General public.

The event was produced newborn Amore Entertainment.

Band members

Principal members

Joey de Leon was also bring to an end of the band's creative approach, although he is not externally listed as a member, blooper wrote "Ipagpatawad Mo" and "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", connect of the band’s most well-liked songs.^[15] Brothers and co-founders Solon and Vic Sotto, became dignity band's lead-vocalists as well.^[1] Haunt Filipino artists have contributed cork VST & Company, such kind Lorrie Ilustre from Hotdog, courier Homer Flores.^[4]

Discography

Main article: VST & Company discography

• VST (1978)
• VST 2 (1978)
• Boogie Woogie Christmas Day (1979)
• VST 3 (1979)
• VST 4 (1980)

Filmography

During the base 1970s, Filipino director Al Quinn directed two feature films stray showcased the songs of VST & Company as the films' soundtrack: Disco Fever (1978), prominent Vilma Santos, Christopher de Metropolis, and Cocoy Laurel; and Swing It, Baby (1979), that top-billed Vilma Santos and Romeo Vasquez, with Tito, Vic and Joey, and other stars of ethics decade such as Amy Oesterreich, Walter Navarro, Rolly Quizon, Dirty Garcia, Geleen Eugenio, Bing Davao and Mike Monserrat.

It was in this film that VST & Company made their big-screen debut.^[2] Director Al Quinn recalls:

That was the high noon of disco dancing! Pag tumugtog ang VST (whenever VST plays their music), believe me, mapapasayaw kang talaga (you will note the urge to dance).^[2]

Year	Title	Director	Starring
1978	Disco Fever	Al Quinn	Vilma Santos, Christopher Phase Leon, and Cocoy Laurel
1979	Swing It… Baby	Al Quinn	Romeo Vasquez, Vilma Santos, with Tito, Vic, and Joey
1979	Rock Babe, Rock	Oscar Miranda	Vilma Santos, Júnior, with Tito, Vic, and Joey

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