Ikaw ang Aking Mahal

"Ikaw ang Aking Mahal" (English: You Are My Love) is a song by VST & Company. Its lyrics were penned by songwriter Joey de Leon while the music was composed by Tito Sotto and bassist Spanky Rigor. Released on their debut album VST, the ballad has been recorded by many other Filipino artists. The B-side, the disco number "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko" (You Sing, I'll Dance) is also one of the group's biggest hits. It is the last track on the group's debut album VST.[1]

"Ikaw ang Aking Mahal"
Single by VST & Co.
from the album VST
B-side"Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko"
Released1978
Recorded1978
GenreManila sound
LabelSunshine
Composer(s)Vicente Sotto III, Spanky Rigor
Lyricist(s)Joey de Leon
VST & Co. singles chronology
"Ikaw ang Aking Mahal"
(1978)
"Disco Fever"
(1978)

Sotto said in an interview with Arnold Clavio that the single became a monster hit when he tried to rival Boyfriends' "Dahil Mahal Kita".

Cover versions

  • Malaysian band Alleycats recorded a Bahasa Malay cover of the song entitled "Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi"in 1978.[2]
  • Reggae band Brownman Revival recorded a reggae version of the song in 2005.[3]
  • Daniel Padilla recorded his version on the 2015 album I Feel Good.
  • Aiza Seguerra
  • Noel Cabangon

References

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