Eddie Peregrina

Eddie Peregrina
Eddie Peregrina
Born	Edgard Villavicencio Peregrina; November 11, 1944; Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
Died	April 30, 1977 (aged 32); Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Cause of death	Traffic collision
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation	Singer, actor
Years active	1966–1977
Label(s)	Vicor
Spouse(s)	Lyn Salazar
Children	Edlyn and Michelle

Edgard Villavicencio Peregrina (November 11, 1944 – April 30, 1977), better known as Eddie Peregrina, was a Philippine singer and leading matinee idol of the 1970s. Dubbed as "The Original Jukebox King," he was most famous for hit songs such as "What Am I Living For", Together Again, Two Lovely Flowers and Mardy, among others. He died at the peak of his popularity, at the age of 32 after a freak car accident in the EDSA road in Manila.

Biography

He was born as Edgard Villavicencio Peregrina on November 11, 1944 to Octavio Peregrina of Pililla, Rizal and Nena Villavicencio of Cebu. Eddie started singing in amateur contests as a young child. He won the singing contest of DZXL's "Tita Betty's Children Show" at the age of six. After he graduated at Villamor Highschool in 1963, He became a professional singer, working as a vocalist for some bands, most notably the Blinkers Band in Japan. His biggest break came when he won the singing contest of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a popular TV variety show of the 60s and 70s.

Singing style

Peregrina's unusually high-pitched voice distinguished him from the rest of popular singers who, at the time, were mostly influenced by the low-pitched, smooth voices of international singers like Matt Monro and Frank Sinatra. He had a habit of tipping his feet backwards to hit the highest note.

Showbiz

Peregrina's popularity was high, particularly among masses. Jukebox, the coin-operated machine which plays selected music, was said to have attained much popularity as well because of continuous requests of Peregrina's songs. His fame surge even more among the Filipino masses when he became movie star, cast with the leading ladies of the 1970s, including Esperanza Fabon, Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor, with whom he had a TV show entitled The Eddie-Nora Show on Channel 9 in the 1960s. Among his movies included Mardy, Memories of Our Dreams with Esperanza Fabon. He co-starred with his wife Lyn Salazar in Batul of Mactan in 1974. He was also the leading man in Dito sa Aking Puso (1970) with Nora Aunor and with Vilma Santos in Mardy. Most of his films were produced by JBC Productions, which invariably paired him with Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Esperanza Fabon, and directed by Bebong Osorio. When not busy attending show business commitments, he managed his own business, including Edviper Records and the Pervil Photo Studio.

Personal life

Peregrina was married to actress Lyn Salazar, with whom he had two daughters, Edlyn and Michelle. And had also a son named Raymund de Leon to his former manager.

Death

Eddie's Ford Mustang collided with a trailer truck in the EDSA-Shaw underpass in 1977. He died a month and a week later (April 30, 1977) at the age of 32 at Polymedic Hospital due to internal hemorrhage and car accident. His death shocked his millions of fans nationwide.

Movies

1976 – Gold Cross
1974 – Batul of Mactan
1972 – I Do Love You
1971 – Alaala ng Pag-ibig
1971 – Luha sa bawa't awit
1970 – Edong
1970 – I Adore You
1970 – Memories of Our Dream
1970 – Songs and Lovers
1970 – What Am I Living For
1970 – Mardy
1969 – Your Love
1969 – Fiesta Extravaganza
1969 – Halina Neneng ko
1969 – The Jukebox King
1969 – Mardy
1969 – My Darling Eddie
1969 – Halina Neneng ko

Television

1970 – The Nora-Eddie Show

Singles (45rpm)

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Say Yeah, Say No
Hang On Sloopy (Jerk)
Blue Eyes
My Happiness
You Only Live Twice
Midnight Caravan
Bare Footin'
Top Twenty
Dark Side Of Love
I Need Somebody
Girl
Kokotsu No Blues (I Feel Blue)
Itsumademo (Forever)
Our Love Was Born
No More Tears To Fall
I'm Gonna Find Myself A Girl
Matador
Only Yesterday
Mony Mony
Get On Up
We
Legata ad un Granello
Need You
Don't Say Goodbye
Please Love Me Now
Rags To Riches
My Funny Valentine
Happy Happy Birthday Baby
Love Me Now And Forever
Cry
This Song Of Mine
I'll Love You Forever
I Can't Find The Way
A World Without Love
Where Is Tomorrow
Goodbye My Old Gal
Didn't You Say
Oh Promise Me
I Promise You
Your Love
Mother Song
Two Timer
On Your Wedding Day
Happy Birthday My Love
Now And Forever
Dusty Road
I'm A Drifter
If Ever You're Lonely
Sighin' Sighin'
Pledging My Love
Love Me Espie
Matapat Na Pag-Ibig (duet with Nora Aunor)
Truly
Poor Lonely Me
Why Must I?
I Love You And You Love Me
The Music Played
Mother Of Mine
Going Back To Indiana
Ben
Blueberry Hill
A Time For Us
Love Is A Beautiful Thing
Baby I Love You
Sweet Pea
I'll Never Love Again
Blue Day
Be True
Forget Me
I Can't Believe
Why
I Am Blue
Lost Love
Mañanita
Buhay Binata
Pag-Ibig (The End of the World)
Pag-ibig Ay Ginhawa
Ano Man Ang Kasasapitan
Sa Langitnong Himaya
Sa Pahiyum Mo Lamang

LP albums

What Am I Living For (1970)(DSM-1001)

1. What Am I Living For
2. Together Again
3. Memories Of Our Dream
4. I Feel Blue
5. I Know
6. Django (Cruel Love)
7. Forever
8. Give Me A Sign
9. Someday You'll Know
10. Two Of Us
11. We'll Meet Again
12. Mardy

Encore (1969)(DSM-1002)

1. Don't Ever Go
2. Two Lovely Flowers
3. Since You've Been Gone
4. If I Never Knew You Cared
5. Love For Sale
6. Girl I Hope To Meet
7. Golden Ship
8. I Do Love You
9. Follow The Rainbow
10. Say It With Flowers
11. If I Could Just Be With You
12. Here I Am

Christmas Greetings (DSM-1003)

1. Miracle Of Christmas
2. O Holy Night
3. I'll Be Home For Christmas
4. Silver Bells
5. Silent Night
6. Whispering Hope
7. Blue Christmas
8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
9. The First Noel
10. O Come All Ye Faithful
11. You're All I Want For Christmas
12. White Christmas

Love Mood (1968)DSM-1005)

1. Adore You
2. Someone
3. I Just Can't Tell You
4. Gone with the Days
5. Forever More
6. Problems And Worries
7. Lovers Lane
8. No One
9. Your Love
10. You Were in My Mind
11. Heartaches
12. Leave Me Alone

Greatest Hits (DSM-1009)

1. Memories Of Our Dream
2. Forevermore
3. Together Again
4. I Do Love You
5. Mardy
6. My Way
7. What Am I Living For
8. Adore You
9. Don't Ever Go
10. Mama
11. All of a Sudden
12. You Only Live Twice

Eddie Peregrina at His Best (DSM-1010)

1. Don't Hurt Me Again
2. I Promise You
3. Miracle Of Love
4. Can't Go on My Own
5. Long Ago
6. I'll Reach for the Stars
7. Remember Someone
8. On The Other Hand
9. Born To Cry
10. More Than You Know
11. She's My First Love
12. Love Conquers All

Eddie (DSM-1012)

1. Wherever You Are
2. We Miss You
3. Oh, Oh Why
4. Don't Ever Go Away
5. Baby, Baby Don't Go Away
6. Mama, Mama
7. I Wan't You To Know
8. Come Back
9. World Of Love
10. When I'm in Love
11. I'll Be There
12. Have You Ever Seen The Rain

The Jukebox King (DSM-1013)

1. Why Must It Be Me
2. Raindrops in Summer
3. A Place Like Home
4. You Don't Know This
5. No Time For Love
6. Too Late
7. My Darling Woman
8. As Much As I Do
9. I'm Crying
10. Teardrops
11. I Need Somebody
12. Waiting For You

Old Time Favorites (DSM-1015?)

1. I Wish You Happiness
2. The Voice Of Love
3. You Mean Everything To Me
4. More Than I Can Say
5. Return To Me
6. Hurt
7. The Wonder Of You
8. Slippin' And Slidin'
9. Girl in the Wood (Remember Me)
10. In My Little Room
11. It's Now Or Never
12. Time To Cry

Lonely Boy (DSM-1016)

1. Lonely Boy
2. I Apologize
3. Puppy Love
4. Everyday
5. Here's My Happiness
6. Diary
7. Crazy Love
8. Come Back To Me
9. Oh Carol
10. Send Someone To Love Me
11. Don't Ever Leave Me
12. (Can't Live) Without You

Irog Ako Ay Mahalin (1976)TSP-5185)

1. Irog Ako Ay Mahalin
2. Ala-ala Ay Ikaw (Memories Of Our Dream)
3. Matud Nila
4. Minamahal Kita, Inay
5. Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
6. Sa Iyong Pagbabalik
7. Kung Ito Ang Palad Ko
8. Bakas Ng Lumipas
9. Pandora
10. Pagsapit Ng Dapithapon
11. Hinahanap Kita

Especially For You (1976)TSP-5194)

1. Don't Say Goodbye
2. After
3. Without Your Love
4. It's Time For Me To Forget You
5. Home at Last
6. You're All I Need
7. Believe Me
8. Our Wedding Song
9. Why Must I
10. Where To Go
11. Please Love Me Now

Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (1977)(TSP-5228)

1. Nabubuhay Ako, Dahil Sa Iyo (What Am I Living For)
2. Don't Say Goodbye
3. Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Aking Buhay
4. Bakas Ng Lumipas
5. I Love You
6. Ala-ala Ay Ikaw (Memories Of Our Dream)
7. Kaligayahan (Together Again)
8. Please Love Me Now
9. Kung Ito Ang Palad Ko
10. Why Must I
11. Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan

CDs

Send Someone To Love Me (2009)
What Am I Living For (2008)
Memories Of Our Dreams
Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
Memories – 3CD Collection
18 Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (2009)
18 Greatest Hits Vol. 2
I Can't Believe Vol. 1
Eddie Peregrina's Christmas Album (Christmas Greetings)

References

External links

Eddie Peregrina on IMDb
OPM profile

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