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The single Pusong Bato was released by the Filipino singer Aimee Torres in 2003.[1] The song was reviwed by various artists and became a viral hit on the internet in early 2012. It was re-released by Star Records in 2012, on the album "A Album for a Lifetime" and on the "Juan dela Cruz Official Soundtrack"
Background and Release
Pusong Bato ("Heart of Stone") was written by Renee "Alon" Dela Rosa in 2002. Manuel S. Torres bought the rights to Pusong Bato and nine other songs for P140,000. He later gave Pusong Bato to his daughter Aimee Torres.[2] The song was included on Torres' 2003 album, which was repackaged by Star Records in 2012.[3]
The song was re-released by Dela Rosa and it became viral on the internet. Aimee Torres considered legal action for Alon's failure to credit its original singer.[2][3] Aimee was offended when Dela Rosa re-recorded and re-issued the song. According to Torres, "Actually, there could have been no problems had Alon given credit to Aimee as the original singer of 'Pusong Bato.' Which he did not."[2] However, Dela Rosa, who was featured in a GMA Network's show Magpakailanman, has always been recognized as the song's composer.[4] According to Dela Rosa, his wife's infidelity inspired him to write the song.[4][5]
Viral Spread
After Alon released the song online, its spread became epidemic. A video was uploaded on YouTube showing Nigerian Maritime students at the University of Cebu singing the song.[6] According to their professors, the students were taught the song so they could build a rapport with the locals.[6] Also, there were several versions in different local dialects circulating on YouTube, such as Bisaya, Ilocano, and Kapampangan. A music video parody was also uploaded by "The Kulaog Band," who were featured in a magazine show, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho including the "Beki version" (gay version) and the Reggae version.
Several artists also did their renditions of the hit song, including international Filipino singer Charice during her guest appearance on Kris TV,[7][8] dramatic actor Jericho Rosales in It's Showtime,[9] and Jed Madela.[10]
In 2013, Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 winner Jovit Baldivino re-released the track, and it is now being used as the theme song for a Filipino series, Juan dela Cruz.[11]
References
- ^ Basil, Timmy (28 September 2012). "Basil: Aimee Torres, orihinal singer sa Pusong Bato". SunStar. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ a b c "Original singer of 'Pusong Bato'". Tempo. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ a b Nardo, Jun. "'Pusong Bato', pinag-aagawan!". Abante. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Pusong Bato niloko ng asawa at kaibigan!". Pilipino Star Ngayon. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ "Ang kwento ng buhay ng lalaking nasa likod ng sikat na awiting 'Pusong Bato,' sa Magpakailanman". Chika Minute. GMA Network. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Clip of Nigerians singing "Pusong Bato" goes viral". ANC. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Sison, Zhyra. "Netizens expresses an appreciation of Charice's version of "Pusong Bato"". Pinoy Republic. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ "Charice sings Pusong bato". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ "Jericho, XB Gensan jan Pusong Bato". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ "Jed Madela sings version of Pusong Bato". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Vivar, Vinia (7 February 2013). "Jovit walang naging problema sa Pusong Bato". Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
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