Tan Sri P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee, one of the defining figures in Malaysia’s entertainment industry, was born in Penang March 22, 1929. He was drawn to music at a young age, winning acclaim at various amateur talent shows. After a stint in the Japanese Navy he got serious about his musical studies. However, in 1948 he acted in his first movie, Chinta, kicking off a career that lasted over a quarter century in the film industry. Just six years later he would be directing, writing, starring in, and composing the scores for his movies. His films were consistent box office successes, and often captured industry awards. His compositions for 1956’s The Legend of Hang Tuah won him Best Score at the Asian Film Festival, and next year, at that same event, he would win Best Actor for My Son, Sazali. Over the next decade he would win Best Comedy Film multiple times, as well as Most Versatile Talent. A prolific songwriter, Ramlee fused western sounds with his native country’s traditional sonic aesthetics. His warm singing voice helped him maintain his popularity throughout Asia. He died of a heart attack at age 44 having directed 35 movies. As an indication of his status, his home was turned into a memorial, and he has been posthumously awarded numerous honors by the Malaysian government.
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Discography
10 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Abadi Dalam Kenangan
Pop - Released by Universal Music Sdn Bhd on Aug 1, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Kenangan Abadi
Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Puan Sri Saloma
Pop - Released by Universal Music Sdn Bhd on Jun 6, 2003
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Siri Kenangan Abadi Volume 3: Getaran Jiwa
Pop - Released by Universal Music Sdn Bhd on Jan 1, 1973
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Lagu Cinta
Pop - Released by EMI (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD on Jan 1, 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Lagenda Hit
Pop - Released by EMI (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD on Jan 1, 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Siri Kenangan Abadi Volume 2 : Getaran Jiwa
Pop - Released by Universal Music Sdn Bhd on Jan 1, 1973
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Nada Pesona
Pop - Released by Universal Music Sdn Bhd on Mar 8, 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Di Mana Kan Kucari Ganti Suatu Inspirasi
Pop - Released by Universal Music Ltd. (Malaysia branch) on May 1, 2011
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Siri Bintang Pujaan
Pop - Released by EMI (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD on Oct 1, 2014
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Pilihan Emas
Pop - Released by EMI (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD on Mar 11, 1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo