'Sampaikanlah salam...'
UPDATED VERSION. Sad, but 'Andainya aku pergi dulu...' rings true.
Loga just passed on at 10:50hr this morning.
He was 54, survived by his wife, a son (23) and a daughter (20).
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
I will stop blogging for a day or two to mourn his passing.
The last rite is on Wednesday. The cortege will leave Loga's house at No. 2, Jalan Azyze in Tanjung Bungah for the Batu Lanchang crematorium at 11am, June 5. For details, call 012-399 1677 (Sabrina).
Kerana kau... Alleycats' music taught us Malaysians to be once blind of colours.
It won't be No(k)ta(h) Terakhir for Malaysians who choose to stay together and be at peace with one another... Hingga akhir nanti.
Loga in memory... Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi via YouTube
Arumugam brothers with fellow Malaysians in
Andainya Aku Pergi Dulu via YouTube
Loga in Nota Terakhir via YouTube
UPDATES... Obituaries...
- The Star: A true legend
- The Star: Readers' tributes
- The Star: Thanks for the memories, Loga
- Utusan Malaysia
- theSun: From milk tins to pop legends
- theSun
ORIGINAL POSTING
I am urging all Alleycats fans, like me, to send your best regards to Loga (Loganathan Arumugam).
His elder brother, David, revealed that his sibling has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and was admitted to the Mount Miriam Hospital, Penang, on Saturday. "(His condition is bad but) he is trying his best to fight this,” David said.
“I love my brother, and I pray and hope he gets well. I hope his fans and fellow Malaysians will pray for his fast recovery,'' said David.
Sampaikanlah Salam... It's time to resonate our love to this Malaysian music-maker we have adored for the last three decades...
Shower him with Sekuntum Mawar Merah, to cheer him up, if you happen to be in Penang.
(Trima) K'ssayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
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anyone taking the Senandung seMalam to Penang? Do Sampaikan Salam Lulu kepadanya. Offer him Sekuntum Mawar Merah Sebuah Puisi, and tell him, Harapan Masih Ada.
Trima Kasehhhh!!
btw, my favourite song from them is "Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi"
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June 4, 2007 09:05 AM
Alleycats filled part of my childhood. Those were the days where I "lepak" with my Malay friends after school. We were color blind until we moved into secondary.
Then, no more Alleycats.. no more Gersang. No more Lima Sekawan.
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June 4, 2007 10:13 AM
Wish Loga a speedy recovery. He needs a very strong will power to think positively & keep up his spirit to fight cancer. See you back on stage soon!
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June 4, 2007 10:19 AM
Andainya aku pergi dulu sebelum mu...
Rest in peace Loga. You shall always live on as a memory of how Malaysians were once blind of colour and creed and a promise of how we could once again be that way.
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June 4, 2007 12:01 PM
Just heard this morning that he had lung cancer. So sad to hear that he passed away. One of the true, underappreciated Malaysian talents.
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June 4, 2007 12:02 PM
this is the most depressing piece of news i've read in a while. checking back to see new updates, and i see this.
god bless you Loga. it was always fun talking to you fellas. too far away to pay my respects, but i'll say a prayer for you.
your music crossed the racial boundries of this our country and you are all legends for it. thank you for sharing your talent with us.
to the family, i'm sorry for your loss. we share the pain with you. stay strong.
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June 4, 2007 12:19 PM
may loga's soul rest in peace.
as a child, i used to enjoy alleycats' music very much. love the song (cover version) 'rindu bayangan'.
the alleycats used to frequent a billard room at one of the church i used to attend and at times i did run into them.
rest in peace, loga.
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June 4, 2007 12:31 PM
Loga, (Trima) Ksiiihhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Sedih. Hiba. Lagu mu kan selalu di hayati.
"....kan ku undurkan diri"
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June 4, 2007 12:45 PM
oh man.......Loga was one of the very few artiste who defined the word 'muhibbah'.....( along with P Ramlee and Sudirman)
Before i left for Perth, made sure i purchased a CD of Alleycats to remind me of home....
A sad day indeed.... at least i know where he is ....
"Andainya ku pergi dulu
Jikalau ku pergi dulu
Ku nantimu di pintu syurga"
Jeff, any details about the funeral etc?
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June 4, 2007 12:58 PM
Rest in peace, Loga. this is very sad day indeed for me and many others Alleycats fans.
Alleycats is the true Icon of Malaysia's music and indeed, their music brings so much joy to the people across all racial boundaries.
Loga, thank you for the music.
to David, keep the flame burning still
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June 4, 2007 01:01 PM
So long Loga, and trima kassseeeeeeeeeey for everything :( You will be missed.
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June 4, 2007 01:33 PM
Thank you for the music, and condolences to Loga and family of David.
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June 4, 2007 01:45 PM
So long Loga, thanks for the songs to my memories.
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June 4, 2007 01:52 PM
I am shocked at the news. He may not remember me but about 30 over years ago I once sang on the same stage with him. He was good, real good and its such a lost. My condolences to his family and members of the Alleycats.
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June 4, 2007 01:58 PM
My condolences to Loga and his family. He was truly the embodiment of what being Malaysian meant.
I hope Jeff and others can push for proper recognition of him, even posthumously.
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June 4, 2007 02:54 PM
My condolences to the family on not only their loss, but also a loss to the Malaysian music community.
The Alleycats are legends.
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June 4, 2007 02:56 PM
May the good virtues he has accumulated brings him to a better realm.
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June 4, 2007 04:10 PM
The passing of an outstanding Malaysian.
Music is beyond colors and prejudices...
My condolences
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June 4, 2007 04:34 PM
Shocked to hear of Loga's passing away at this age. My heartfelt condolences to his family and members of the Alleycats. May his songs and music live on and bring warmth and cheers to Malaysians now and forever.
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June 4, 2007 04:50 PM
I must confess of not having purchased any Alleycat albums, but they are still a Malaysian icon to me. I recall frequently reading about them in the press.
May Loga find peace eternal. May Alleycats' inclusive brand of music, give hope and inspiration, especially in these recent dark hours of Malaysian history.
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June 4, 2007 05:25 PM
The music and songs by Loga and the Alleycat was one of the few genuine efforts to bring Malaysians closer again after May 13. My condolences to Loga and his family. He was a true Anak Malaysia.
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June 4, 2007 08:09 PM
Rest in peace, Mr. Loga.
Your melodies will forever be with us.
Good bye.
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June 4, 2007 09:00 PM
I remember listening to 'Sampaikan Salam' n 'Kerana Kau...' when I was young. The man and his music are inseparable.
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June 4, 2007 09:10 PM
Sad to hear abt Loga's passing. He was truly a Malaysian at heart. He transcends the racial barrier and let his music speak. Yeah...those were the days. May his soul rest in peace.
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June 4, 2007 10:43 PM
What an evergreen band. And I thought the band would be together forever. Dad loves the Alleycats although I'm not that much of a fan, their classic songs are good easy listening.
Rest In Peace Loga~
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June 4, 2007 11:53 PM
Yesterday something happened that I thought never would.
I wish it could be undone,if it only could.
Your absence will be a great loss but your memory will always live on!
Farewell Brother Loga & Terima Kasseeyyy!!
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June 5, 2007 06:33 PM