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Hajji Alejandro , one of the country's OPM favorites, may have passed away, but his music will never be forgotten. Hajji had sung several OPM hits that turned into timeless classics in the Philippines. His good looks and charming aura got him the title as the original "Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala.
" To honor the music legacy of Hajji, here are five of his songs to remember him by. 1. "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika," composed by Ryan Cayabyab and performed by Hajji, won the grand prize at the first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival in 1978.
It has definitely become a defining anthem of the Original Pinoy Music. 2. "Nakapagtataka" "Nakapagtataka" is a ballad song about love and longing written by Jim Paredes of APO Hiking Society.
While it has been covered by a lot of artists including his daughter Rachel, "Nakapagtataka" remains one of Hajji's signature songs to this day. 3. "Panakip Butas" A Tagalog adaptation of "Worst That Could Happen" by The 5th Dimension, "Panakip Butas" showcases Hajji's ability to incorporate foreign melodies with local sentiment.
4. “Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan" "Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan" is a reflective song that captures the emotional highs and lows of love, further cementing Hajji's vocals in expressing strong emotions through music. 5.
"May Minamahal" "May Minamahal" is a love song that highlights Hajji's smooth vocals and romantic style. These five songs, among others, are featured in Hajji's compilation album, "18 Greatest Hits Hajji Alejandro," which is available for streaming in Spotify . Hajji had battled stage 4 colon cancer since early this year.
Alynna Velasquez, Hajji's partner, revealed he underwent an operation in February. — LA, GMA Integrated News.
