Hagibis (band)

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This article is about the Filipino singing group. For the Filipino comic book character, see Hagibis.
Hagibis
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active
  • 1979–1997
  • 2013–present
Labels
MembersPete Gatela
Past membersSonny Parsons (deceased)
Bernie Fineza (deceased)
Joji Garcia
Mon Picazo
Mike Respall
Carlos Nabiula
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/hagibisofficial


Hagibis (Filipino word meaning "velocity", "speed"[1] or 'swiftness") is a Filipino disco group best known for their macho image, on-stage costumes, and macho songs about women. Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and Vic del Rosario,[2][3] they are cited as the "First Boyband in the Philippines"[4] and later were coined the title "Village People of the Philippines",[5] a title they still hold to this day.[6] Their original line-up were composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.

History[edit]

According to Mike Hanopol, who composed almost all of Hagibis' tracks, Vic del Rosario wanted to recruit famous actors and singers for the new group; but later changed his mind, and instead, they recruited unknown musicians. Hanopol also revealed in the same interview that he also sung? the band's recorded songs himself?.[3] Sonny Parsons also said during Hagibis' guest appearance on Tonight with Arnold Clavio, that he originally auditioned for VST & Co. before joining Hagibis.[7] The group borrowed some elements of the American disco group Village People,[8] such as the line dancing, the leather clothing, and the accompaniment of motorcycles.[9]

In 1980, the film Dolphy's Angels was released[10] which contained a musical number by Hagibis.[9]

Tony Ferrer's directorial debut, the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! which premiered on July 2, 1981, was a film vehicle for the group.[11] The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesias, etc.[12] That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed its theme song.[9]

Group member Sonny Parsons would go on to be a director and action star in the film industry.[9]

The new lineup of Hagibis appeared on Tonight with Arnold Clavio in 2014 and is still active to the present day.[7] Original member Fineza died on January 15, 2015, while another original member, Parsons passed away on May 10, 2020.[5]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Title Album details
Hagibis
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Blackgold
HumaHagibis
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Blackgold
Walang Katapat
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Star Music

Compilations[edit]

Songs[edit]

  • "Lalake"
  • "Katawan" (1979)[5] (former theme song of the popular comedy show, "Palibhasa Lalake"[14] from 1987 to 1998 on ABS-CBN 2; also covered by Parokya Ni Edgar in 2002's Edgar Edgar Musikahan")
  • "Legs" (1979)[5]
  • "Babae"
  • "Ilagay Mo Kid"
  • "Nanggigigil" (1979)[5] (also covered by TNT Boys in 2018[15] & iDolls in 2021)
  • "Mama Monchang"
  • "Mandurugas"
  • "Maginoo"
  • "G.R.O."
  • "Hard to Let You Go"
  • "A Feeling Just for You"

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

  • 1981: Legs, Katawan, Babae[14]

Television guestings and cameos[edit]

  • Seeing Stars With Joe Quirino (IBC 13, 1979-1984)
  • Germside (GMA 7, 1979-1982)
  • Eat Bulaga (RPN 9, 1979-1989; ABS-CBN 2, 1989-1995; GMA 7, 1995-2019)
  • Champoy (RPN 9, 1980-1985)
  • Student Canteen (GMA 7, 1981-1986; RPN 9, 1989-1990)
  • Germspesyal (GMA 7, 1982-1986)
  • Superstar Sa 9 (RPN 9, 1985-1995)
  • The Sharon Cuneta Show (IBC 13, 1986-1988; ABS-CBN 2, 1988-1997)
  • GMA Supershow (GMA 7, 1986-1997)
  • Lunch Date (GMA 7, 1986-1993)
  • Vilma On 7 (GMA 7, 1987-1995)
  • Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1989-1995)
  • Salo Salo Together (1993-1995)
  • ASAP Natin To (ABS-CBN 2, 1995-2019)
  • Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 1995-2019)
  • Super Laff In (ABS-CBN 2, 1996-1997)
  • SOP: Sobrang Okay Pare (GMA 7, 1997-2010)
  • Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN 2, 1998-2003)
  • Esep Esep (ABS-CBN 2, 2000)
  • Masayang Tanghali Bayan (2003-2004)
  • MTB Ang Saya Saya (ABS-CBN 2, 2004-2005)
  • Wowowee (ABS-CBN 2, 2005-2010)
  • Pilipinas Win Na Win (ABS-CBN 2, 2010)
  • Showtime (ABS-CBN 2, 2010-2012)
  • Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN 2, 2011-2012)
  • It's Showtime (ABS-CBN 2, 2012-2019)
  • Sunday All Stars (GMA 7, 2013-2015)
  • Sunday PinaSaya (GMA 7, 2015-2019)
  • Wowowin (GMA 7, 2015-2020)
  • Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015) - cameo footage featured
  • Your Face Sounds Familiar PH Kids (ABS-CBN 2, 2018) - cameo photo
  • Studio 7 (GMA 7, 2018-2019)
  • All Out Sundays (GMA 7, 2020)
  • Your Face Sounds Familiar PH (Kapamilya Channel & A2Z 11, 2021) - cameo photo

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Morales, Neil Jerome (12 October 2019). "Supertyphoon Hagibis gives new wind to Philippine disco band". Reuters. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Manila Sound to send Pampanga groovin'". Sunstar. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Pinoy Rock Pioneer Mike Hanopol Now A Jewish Rabbi But Comes Back As A Rocker In 'Legends Rock' Concert At Hard Rock Cafe On May 14
  4. ^ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
  5. ^ a b c d e "Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61". BusinessWorld. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ^ Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic
  7. ^ a b How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio
  8. ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (10 May 2020). "'Hagibis' member Sonny Parsons dies at 61". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 118. ISBN 9780994411235.
  10. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "The short, the fat and the ugly". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 98. ISBN 9780994411235.
  11. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. pp. 119–121. ISBN 9780994411235.
  12. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 233. ISBN 9780994411235.
  13. ^ "Hagibis - Katawan CD Album".
  14. ^ a b "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids' season 2, week 7". Rappler. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
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