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The Legendary Johnny Sablan
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- Written by: Bernard Punzalan
So much can be said about this pioneering Chamorro recording artist. In fact, Rita P. Nauta at Guampedia.com does an excellent job summarizing his life, family and accomplishments (see http://www.guampedia.com/johnny-sablan/).
This photo contains part of my Chamorro treasure collection of vinyl albums he has produced.
- In 1968, he released his first Chamorro album and first edition of Dalai Neni;
- 1969, My Marianas;
- 1970, My Chamorrans;
- 1971, his second edition of Dalai Neni labeled as a “Limited Special Edition;”
- 1974, Guam USA; and in,
- 1975, Feliz Navidad, which featured a picture of his daughter Kristina (http://www.kristinasablan.com).
...and yes, Johnny Sablan recorded and produced other Chamorro albums. Can you cite the others???
The image below is a 1961 article from the Billboard Magazine and his first recorded songs on a 7 inch vinyl record (45 rpm) when he was 13 years old. (Hint: click on the image for a more legible copy)
1958: "Calypso Joes" Band
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Back on July 3, 1958, the "Calypso Joes" band comprised of Eddie Guerrero, David Aflague, John Santos, Danny Guerrero and Tony Megofna, performed at a Toto barbeque party to benefit the new Cathedral Church in Agana. An estimated crowd of 3,000 people were in attendance.
Reunited & Reenlisted in 1958
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In 1955, these Chamorro soldiers all trained at Schofiled Barracks, Hawaii and were reassigned elsewhere upon completion. Three years later in 1958 they were once again united back at Schofield Barracks and all of them reenlisted for six more years of service. Featured are: Francisco Salas, Jose Maanao, Jose Cruz, Vicente Torres and Enrique Guerrero.
1957-Cecilia Elizabeth Untalan
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The late Cecilia (1936-2008) had just completed nine weeks of WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services) recruit training at Bainbridge, MD in 1957. She is the daughter of the late Antonio Leon Untalan and the former Maria Leon Guerrero Santos from Barrigada.
[Note: The Social Security Death Index incorrectly has her date of death as October 15, 2009. She passed away on August 15, 2008.]
1957 Queen Candidates
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1957 Liberation Day Queen Candidates:
Margaret Benavente
Genevieve Ploke (won the contest)
Frances Carbullido
Sylvia Santos
Agueda Aguon
Rosita Lujan
Carmen Guzman
Jane Gutierrez
Annie Topasna
Doris Perez
Cecilia Guerrero
Maria Concepcion
Julita Quenga
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