Singing Along
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 15, 2016 12:19am CST
Last Monday as I was riding the jeepney going home from work , the music of Abba , Dancing Queen was being played on the radio .
I was smiling , because most of the passengers were singing along with it . And to think that some of them were just college students .
Well, I won’t wonder anymore , because for sure they have heard it being played over the radio , since most FM music would play those nice songs from long ago .
And for sure they have heard it being sang by their parents when they sing along the videoke.
When you are in a public transport and heard a nice song you are so familiar with , do you sing along with it ? Or when you are driving , do you sing along with the music ?
Note : For those who haven’t seen a jeepney , it is like the running yellow vehicle in this picture I took
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
15 Nov 16
Exactly the same. There's no need to let other people suffer ahaha
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
15 Nov 16
@LadyDuck people in switzerland are a bit odd lol
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
15 Nov 16
@fufurinha 
I could do that in the Caribbean, but here in Switzerland I am sure they will look at me with a funny look.
I could do that in the Caribbean, but here in Switzerland I am sure they will look at me with a funny look.3 people like this
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
the other yellow vehicle behind the jeepney is also a public transportation called tricycle @jstory07
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@crossbones27 (49432)
• Mojave, California
15 Nov 16
Nothing wrong with Abba, from a punk rocker. Stay true to you, which is why I have a problem with 95 percent of mainstream music these days. lol Dance and sing away
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
actually, your picture captured two of our public transportation - the jeepney and the tricycle behind it.
sometimes, when i'm bored due to the traffic, and a slow tagalog song is playing, i would translate it to english in my head.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
Yes, because this is a highway going to Legazpi City and our side , going to the 2nd district of ALbay .
Really you do that ! WOw ! 
Are you familiar with the songs of ABba too ?
Are you familiar with the songs of ABba too ?
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
Do you know that ABBA is reuniting in 2018 in a comeback concert?
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD Yes, I have some of their songs in my music file in my computer. They even have a song entitled with my name hahaha!
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD I also have music of Kenny G, Sitti, Whitney Houston, Piano Guys, Apo Hiking, and many oldies :)
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
That is true . I am amazed that they know the song very much . I guess that's because ABBA songs are always featured on radios when they are playing oldies .
Nice to hear that when in a group , you can also sing with them . I feel that way too .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
That is true . That is why most of the jeepneys here have stereos so they can listen to radio while they travel . 
That's how it is here in the province , no traffic . Although , in some junctions in the city proper there would be a slight traffic . This one is going to the neighboring towns .
That's how it is here in the province , no traffic . Although , in some junctions in the city proper there would be a slight traffic . This one is going to the neighboring towns .@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD It is amazing they can keep them going since they are come from a long time ago. In my neighbourhood there are all kinds of nationalities. The Philippines seem always cheerful for the most part and strong on family. I'm beginning to think this is more than a generalization or if not a really nice trend. The jeepneys are a great idea.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
Mama Mia the movie , or the play ? I saw the movie and i can say it's a beautiful movie .
Really , you cannot sing ? I suppose you can , but is just ashamed to .
Me, i can sing along the videoke , but with only my closest of friends seeing and hearing me. 
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD We saw the play before it went to Canada and the USA. We were rocking in the aisles, including the ushers. It was so much fun.
I have a pitch problem and can't sing on key, although I used to sing in a Glee Club and at school functions with other teachers. I even made a cd. Still, I can't sing. My husband always makes fun of me. Lol!
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
@sunrisefan ah, no no. my talent is for family viewing only :))
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
What about in the mall? You might be featured on Youtube hehehe!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
I guess you have a nice voice and is good at memorizing lyrics of the song , so you can sing along during some jeepney ride of yours .
Actually , i can sing a long although softly , but because i didn't memorize the lyrics , i keep the singing along in my mind . But my fingers are tapping along .
Actually , i can sing a long although softly , but because i didn't memorize the lyrics , i keep the singing along in my mind . But my fingers are tapping along . 1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
21 Nov 16
I sing and dance along in my seat when a good song comes on. I never ride public transportation but when I am in a good mood and the music is good, I am not afraid to roll down my windows and sing as loud as I can!!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Nov 16
Really , you roll down your windows and sing as loud as you can when the music is good .
I certainly would do that too when i know how to drive our car . But then , hubby doesn't mind if i sing along a good music while he drives .
I certainly would do that too when i know how to drive our car . But then , hubby doesn't mind if i sing along a good music while he drives . 
@allknowing (136389)
• India
16 Nov 16
I would but not when others are around unless they join too (lol)
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
16 Nov 16
We sing along when we hear those old song on FM
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
Thank you . So it's what attracted you .- the Mayon Volcano . That's the famous landmark here in our province of Albay .
@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
16 Nov 16
It must have been a lot of fun. Riding with your college guys is always a fun.LOL. Thnx for Jeepney info.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
Yes . During those times when i was with my college friends , we do sing along with whatever is being played inside the jeepney .
But not when i am riding alone in a jeepney . I can only tap my fingers and sing along in my mind.
But not when i am riding alone in a jeepney . I can only tap my fingers and sing along in my mind. 
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
16 Nov 16
Lol, I might sing along alone in my car or with friends or people I know, but not in public. Don't like to sing. Jeepny I didn't know... thanks for sharing
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
I feel the same way as you .
But then in a jeepney or a public transport that will only be possible if most of the passengers are singing along . At least , my voice cannot be heard well. It will just mingle .
But then in a jeepney or a public transport that will only be possible if most of the passengers are singing along . At least , my voice cannot be heard well. It will just mingle .