Susan Lim & The Crescendos -The Other Side Of Town 1964 Philips international.wmv

The Crescendos were the first Singaporean vocal group to be signed on by an international recording label, Philips. Comprising three guitarists, John Chee, Leslie Chia, Raymond Ho and 15-year-old powerhouse singer Susan Lim, the band first performed in Radio Singapore's 1961 Talentime Contest. Their first few releases were hits in Singapore, Malaysia and Holland, and the band later included a bass guitarist (Israel Lim) and drummer (Peter Soh) to their line up.

Their third single, "The Boy Next Door", shot to the number 2 spot in the Philips International Top Ten in July 1963, beating artists like The Four Seasons, The Merseybeats, and Dusty Springfield. By September 1964, it sold over 15,000 copies in Malaya alone. Philips even included the single in a year-end compilation record alongside other top international Philips artists.

In July 1964 the group chart # 2 in the Philips international top 10 with the doo wop side_The Other Side Of Town.info from Whitedoowopcollector,,,

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[angelofbebop]

Very nice, I love the instrument backings! Thank you Amnon!

[raredoowop]

@angelofbebop I'm glad you enjoy this great version .this is my pleasure and you are very welcome,,,Amnon

[lingling837]

It has been 41 years today since Susan left us. What a beautiful VOICE.

Her spirit lives on. We love you Susan. Feb 8,1970 - Feb 8, 2011

[lingling837]

It has been 41 years today since Susan left us. What a beautiful VOICE.

Her spirit lives on. We love you Susan.