OPM icon and host Joey De Leon paid respects on the passing of another veteran music icon and APO hiking society singer Danny Javier by sharing a throwback photo of their performance together.
On Instagram, Joey posted a photo from the early ‘70s musical gag show “OK Lang,” which aired on IBC TV 13. It was Joey’s first television show.
“We played poker minus Jim,” Joey recalled in his caption.
“May utang pa nga akong P500 kay Boboy hanggang ngayon! We did ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ on TV,” he wrote.
“Kung baga sa poker, out ka na muna Danny. Next deal ka nalang pare! Rest in peace sounds like BETS PLEASE!,” he continued.
The entertainment industry is mourning after the passing of Javier who passed away on Monday, October 31.
He was 75 years old.
OPM iconic band ‘The Company’ also paid their respects to the OPM legend.
“The CompanY sends their deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Danny Javier. Tight hugs to Jim Paredes and Boboy Garovillo. The APO helped build OPM to what it is now. Your legacies are cemented for the ages. Thank you for Danny,” the group said.
Former Senate President Tito Sotto also paid his respects to the singer.
“Danny! We were together from 1972 to 74. Last time we met was in Beverly Place Country Club a few years ago. We always had our private jokes. The industry will miss you, my Friend, but you will now be singing for a far greater audience,” Sotto said.
“Nakikiramay po tayo sa pagpanaw ng isa sa miyembro ng Apo Hiking Society na si Mr. Danny Javier. Sadyang nakalulungkot po ang pagkawala ng isa sa mga naging pundasyon ng ating Original Pilipino Music o OPM,” Senator Bong Revilla said in a statement.
Singer and director Bibeth Orteza shared portions of the lyrics of ‘Pumapatak na naman ang Ulan’ on her Facebook page.
“Pumapatak na naman ang ulan sa bubong ng bahay/ Di maiwasang gumawa nang di inaasahang bagay/ Laklak nang laklak ng beer sa magdamagan/ May kahirapan at di maiwasan/ Mabuti pa kayang matulog ka na lang/ At baka sumakit ang tiyan…Tulog ka na. Godspeed,” Bibeth said.
