FMM: Jam-ming

It was one of the often asked questions during my high school days:

"Are you related to Jam Morales?"

In the 80s, Jam Morales was one of the country's most loved singers. With her sweet voice and equally sweet songs, she pervaded the airwaves and everyone could sing along to her songs. Not only were they very sing-able, they were also very memorable.

After "Smile in your Heart," she's known for this romantic, heartfelt and heartbreaking love song.

"Even If" is such a bittersweet song. Sweet because of the way Jam sang it, but bitter because of the message of love and longing that she's singing about. Despite that, I've enjoyed listening to this back in the 80s, and still enjoy listening to it now.

No questions.about it.

Even if.

FMM: Makes me smile

The more I'm reading about the MetroPop Music Festival, the more I learn that a lot of my go-to tunes are either winners, or finalists in this song writing derby.

One of these gems is this song which dominated the airwaves in the 80s. This is also a song that the whole family loves. Aside from me, this ditty is something that my Kuya and Ates listened to a lot when we were younger.

For today's Friday Magic Madness song, we have the grand prize winner in the 1984 MetroPop. Beautifully written by Rene Novelles and aptly interpreted by Jam Morales - "A Smile in your Heart."

True to its title, this song never fails to put a smile on my face. And in my heart.