Preechapone Bunnag – Emotion
(When Love Is Gone, 1978)
Thai crooning at its finest, recorded at the Flame Tree Supper Club in Bangkok with accompaniment by Madame Pranee Nakarawong and sparkling arrangements by The Oriental Funk (although there’s nothing funky about it).
Flight ’76 – Rak Wairun
From the album Bin Pai Kap Khwam Rak (Flying With Love)
Suriyan Bunyot – Bak Mai Long (Can’t Love You)
Sirima Sunthorn Na Rongsri – Long Du (“Let’s Try”)
Phairot Sangwaribut – Kothan Ko Mi Huachai (Khi Klak Concrete, 1978)
Phairot Sangwaribut isn’t just a street musician who’s worth fewer than 100 baht, according to producer Seksan Sornimsart. He’s become a cult favorite among young and old, and he’s got numerous other talents. Whether he’s singing, writing songs, or sleeping on park benches, he’s brilliant at everything he does.
Phairot Sangwaribut – Ya Lam Daen
“Phairot’s genius gave me the inspiration to write the song Khi Klak Concrete for him to sing” says Sornimsart. “When the recording session was finished, there was a feeling of satisfaction and gratification for everyone involved, especially for Phairot himself, who admits it was the most fun he’s had since winning the Gao Gae tournament at the soup kitchen.”
Phophin Trinetr – Chu Ai Ma Aeo (1984)
Other themes explored on the album include crying cowboys and hometown grub.
Nam Chai – Kao Thang Khu (Both Old)
From the album Pai Pai Ma Ma (Back And Forth)
Wasucha – Dot Rom (Parachuting)
From the album Ko Kik Kok (Poor Gangster). “We will certainly meet with you in person someday in the future,” Wasucha declares. “Thailand is not wide enough to be an obstacle to our meeting. Wait for our live performance in your province sometime soon. Wasucha will continue to bring you more music as long as you love us.”
Charam Thepchai & Seksan – Rao Yok Kafae Ma Wai Nai Ruea
(We Bring Coffee Onto The Boat)
From the album Yor Hor.
Chittima, Monthita, & Damri – Rak Proe Chai (A Love-Stained Heart)
From the 1978 LP entitled Ruean Hor Ror Huai (Waiting For A Lottery Win For The Wedding House). Other amusing song titles on the record include “Why Are You Eating Hay, Man?” and “I’m A Woman, Not A Road!”