KUPAS NA MAONG, The Great Comeback

Cholo is a folk, acoustic, and alternative solo performer and songwriter. His repertoire ranges from Surf music, British Invasion, Rhythm and Blues, Original Pinoy Folk Music. His hit songs include, "Bulag Sa Carriedo", "Kupas Na Maong", "Bangkang Papel", "Anting-Anting", "Ikaw", and a lot more. Cholo's originality shines through and he gives us songs that are both thought provoking and enjoyable. The songs are all wonderful, honest and truly Filipino. However, Cholo's migration to the US right after the release of his album caused the lack of recognition he deserved.

The Difference, a company that enrich lives of its members and created BagongPlaneta.com, recognizes Cholo's valuable asset in promoting their mission. Gerry Grindulo, the founder of The Difference, believes that Cholo and his music will be very instrumental in bringing Pinoys together aiding their campaign in Increasing Wealth In The Pinoy Community.

The collaborative efforts of Cholo and The Difference drew ambitious plans and blueprints on the table.

• Exactly 30 years after its release, the song "Kupas na Maong" will be re-mastered and re-released along with his other original songs.


• A talent search will be underway to find the best performers to record the revival version of the album and to play the roles in the upcoming movie with the same title: "Kupas Na Maong".


• A global beauty pageant, "Binibini Sa Kupas Na Maong" will be instituted and will be regularly aired on global TV.


• To complete the whole package, after finding a reputable designer, a line of signature jeans and accessories branded as "Kupas Na Maong" will be distributed to Pinoy merchants.
  

Advertisement is already running at Pinoy World Radio. Global in nature, the best source of all information for the "Kupas Na Maong" will be the internet and of course, the BagongPlaneta.com. Affiliated companies; RR Fashion, Legru Printing, and Philippine Times are expected to be playing important roles in this endeavor.

Sit back and relax as we invite you to sing along as you listen to our on-line radio at http://www.bagongplaneta.com/, click HAPPINOYS, then click Radio Pinoy. When you hear the song, sing along, the lyrics are below:

KUPAS NA MAONG

(c)(p)1996 Gil S. Paz

Philippine Copyright 1978 Jem Recording Co. Inc.

Philippine Copyright 1998 Gil S. Paz

Nang ako'y papauwi tungo sa bahay namin,

Kagagaling ko pa lang sa isang mahabang eksamen,

Ako'y napadaan sa dati kong tambayan

Sa gilid ng gusali ng sining at agham.

At aking napuna sa baitang ng hagdanan,

Binibining nakaupo, kay ganda, aklat ang tangan.

Sa kanya ako'y naakit. Di ko napigilang lumapit,

Ang suot niyang pantalon, isang kupas na maong.

"O binibini, sa kupas mong maong,

Ako ba'y maari bang sa iyo ay magtanong?

"Papayag ka kayang sa akin ay sumama?

Tayo'y mag-merienda doon sa kapiterya.

At sumama sya sa akin, madali syang kausapin.

Umorder kami ng Coke, at saka sapin-sapin

At ang puso ko ay tumibok, bigla kong napansin

Sa sulok ng kapiterya, sa tabi ng dingding.

"O binibini sa kupas mong maong

Ako ba'y maaaring sa iyo ay magtanong

Ako'y nahihiya kaya't ibubulong,

"Ano ba ang numero ng inyong telepono?"

Wala daw silang telepono, ang sabi nya sa akin.

Address ng tinitirhan, ayaw rin namang sabihin.

Naglakas loob akong siya ay aking tapatin,

"Ikaw na lang kaya ang tumawag sa amin.

"Ibinigay ko ang aking numero simbilis ng kidlat

Ngunit di ko akalaing habang siya'y kumikindat,

Ang kabibigay kong numero ay kanyang isinulat

Sa suot niyang pantalon isang kupas na maong

"O binibini, sa kupas mong maong.

Hanapin lang ang numero na sinulat mo doon

Huwag pagkamalang kodigo pagdating sa klase mo,

Iyan ay numero ng aming telepono.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: Gil S. Paz

Kupas na Maong , J-080-A

Philippine Copyright 1978 Jem Recording Co, Inc. All Rights Reserved Time: 3:49

Artist: Cholo Words/Music: Cholo Arranged by: Cecilio B. Cas

Produced by: Jim Paredes & Cecilio Cas
Flip side :
Bangkang Papel , J-080-B