Why U So Like Dat - A Tribute
Why U So Like Dat
R-Rated Movies
One of the things that the UsDudes hold a uninamous opinion on is that early 1990s Singaporean comedy classic Why U So Like Dat? by Siva Choy and the Kopi Kat Klan (released by Pony Canyon in 1991, I believe). I actually had the original cassette release of this, with the inexplicable cover shot of some people (who knows if they actually were on the album, although I think Siva Choy was on the cover as well) holding up what were then the brand new two dollar notes. I’m still very sure that this is with Farhan, along with my copy of The Dark Knight Returns. Maybe I’ll get them back some day. Maybe monkeys will fly out of my ass. Who can say, really.
DJ De Souza
In any case, it was really good. I used to listen to it all the time when I was a kid, and while it’s a little dated (due to subject matter and such) it’s still quite listenable. I remember it selling quite well and inspiring a number of knock offs, including the Wah Lau Gang whose cassette I also used to own at some point. Azmi and/or Farhan can back me up on this, but a few years back someone got a hold of the (not as good) CD release and ripped the tracks and there was a sort of Why U So Like Dat renaissance. We’d pretty much make references to it all the time in conversation, and when you actually came across someone outside the UsDudes circle who knew what you were talking about it was something like a phenomenon. Sketches like The Tunnel (ad libbed, by the way) and the Debt Collector are the type of things that make you laugh for hours.
The Tunnel
There was a CD reissue from a few years back, but it’s by far inferior to the original because the added tracks were basically your typical Reader’s Digest type of jokes and having a voice as familiar as the Flying Dutchman’s just didn’t have the same appeal that the anonymity of the people doing the original skits had in my opinion. Inexplicably they also changed the backing track for the title track, which wasn’t horrible but it didn’t make it any better either. What would be nice is if the original tracks were available again. Siva Choy doesn’t do comedy anymore as far as I know, and the only media presence he has currently is his column in The New Paper. If it’s not possible to get it out in physical form, it would be great to have the tracks up for download, with a page with the original cover and inlay available for viewing, as well as DVD styled commentary on the sketches and songs. I think it would be unfair to let this gem remain forgotten.
The Debt Collector
Peace.
Update:
Part 2 posted here.
Part 3 posted here.
14 Responses to “Why U So Like Dat - A Tribute”
By miccobayb on Jun 13, 2007 | Reply
I CAN’T FIND THE “WHY YOU SO LIKE THAT” EVEN BY GOOGLING IT! FRUSTRATING! :’(
By Buddy on Jun 18, 2007 | Reply
Samurai Zack! You are my saviour! I’ve been searching for this high and low! thank you so so much for posting it up. I used to listen to Kopi Kat Clan, Wah Lau Gang and also Radio Gila. But unfortunately all my cassettes went kapoot ages ago. Would be great if you can post up more… esp that Ice Kacang song which I love so much! Once again, thanks man!
By Samurai Zack on Jun 19, 2007 | Reply
Cheers. I wanted to see whether this would get any sort of a response before posting a part two. We’ll see what we can dredge from our
analsannals for a sequel to this post.By :D on Jun 27, 2007 | Reply
please post more:D
i really love this!
but only if its okay with ya.
i love the r-rated movie!
haha.
bytheway, i’ve been searching this for ages too.
(: thanks anyways.
By Crammie on Nov 6, 2007 | Reply
Dude awesome stuff!!! I’m gonna post this linkup on my facebook page!!!
Thanks so much!!!
By marcus on Nov 24, 2007 | Reply
hahaha shit this bring backs memories!
i used to own the casette too and i listened to BOTH side A and B religiously.
i missed it so much now that i’m older and i can actually appreciate the jokes better :p
please post more! now THIS is real singapore humour at one of its better moments ^^
if pple like this they should also check out hossan leong’s “We Live In Singapura” song
By Joc on Dec 3, 2007 | Reply
This is great!!! Just remembered this song and wanted to show my 9-yr old son to some true Singapore culture, couldn’t find it anywhere else in the cyberworld except yours!!! THANK YOU!!!
By ben on Dec 4, 2007 | Reply
Haha, the Net to the rescue once again… thanks to you I can enjoy the song again after so many years. Keep it up.
By Fuz182 on Dec 25, 2007 | Reply
Cheers dude! I’ve been looking high and low for this! I got here thanks to Crammie’s facebook post! It’s amazing, this was what alot of us grew up on and slowly became folklore because no one had the tapes.
I’ve also been looking for Culture Vulture’s Melly Chlistmas Singapore, but to no avail. Anyway, good work bro!
Merry Christmas!
By Jimmy on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I’ve just come back from an interview with Siva Choy himself. I tell you, the man is as interesting and hilarious as his comedic compositions. Here’s a bit of trivia - The original album (even before why you so like dat?) that was pressed titled “wrong number” was done on the fly in the studio! Rather amazing that something so brilliant wasn’t even scripted. I tried to get a copy of the original album from him, but unfortunately he had already given away all his copies in the 70s.
Right now I’m desperately looking for this video featuring the Kopi Kat Klan singing “Why You So Like Dat?”. I’ve tried everything apart from going down to the MediaCorp tape archives to look for it myself.
This was broadcast way back when SBC was still SBC, and I’m hoping somebody out there will happen to have a copy of that footage.
So if ANYONE can help me out with it, PLEASE contact me at jimmii84@gmail.com.
By Manoj on May 29, 2008 | Reply
http://www.imeem.com/technokia21jh/music/syAn5Jqy/kopi_kat_klan_why_you_so_like_that/
By Kaz on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
OMG!!! I’ve been looking for this high n low for so long now! Thx sooooo much for posting it!
When can we expect Part 2? Still waiting for my fav “Weekend Car” one!