HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

there were no nano ipods, apple iphones and mp3s in those days.

nor even videokes and karaokes.

but we had fun.

we were content to strum second-hand guitars aping the voices of the beatles, spiral staircase and the falsetto voices of the beegees. of course, to sing the songs of eddie peregrina was too much and too "baduy".

impromptu concerts were held under the agoho trees during class breaks by our music freaks. of course, in school programs, one is expected to belt out the latest tunes and beats. thus, the proliferation of song hits and guitar chordbooks.

but, we, too were not oblivious of the songs of the time. times were a'changing. "cruel war", "blowing with the wind", "where have all the flowers gone", "eve of destruction" and many others continued to haunt our consciousness and idealism. the woodstock festival, three days of peace, music and love solidified our commitment that we have do something for our country even through our songs.

we loved the beatles but so were our protest songs. they have become for us lasting memories and legacies of what we are now today.

this high school musical of many decades ago.