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Late Danny Javier gifted fans with one last song

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Ann Manhit

<p>Danny Javier had one last gift for his fans.</p><p>The OPM industry mourned the loss of one of its icons, singer-songwriter and APO Hiking Society member Danny Javier, who passed away last October 31, 2022.</p><p>He was 75 years old and passed away from complications due to his prolonged illness. </p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="592" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/poYk5hyi2As" title="APO HIKING SOCIETY - Batang Bata Ka Pa (MYX Live! Performance)" width="789"></iframe></div><p>It was in 2020 when Danny himself shared about his illness on his Facebook page. He admitted to having “underlying health concerns with [his] heart, lungs, and kidneys.”</p><p>Jim Paredes and Boboy Garovillo, the two other members of the APO trio, both mourned the passing of not only a long-time friend and colleague but someone they already considered as family. </p><p>“You know Boboy, Danny and I, we’re family,&quot; Jim shared. “I’ll remember him even when he&#x27;s gone, I will probably have a continuing dialogue with him for the rest of my life,” he added.</p><p>“Just feeling the loss of an old friend who knew what love is although sometimes it just doesn’t show,” said Boboy. “My friend lives on in his music,” he added.</p><p>The songs of APO Hiking Society served as the soundtrack of many people’s lives. Hits such as “Panalangin,” “When I Met You,” “Yakap sa Dilim,” and “Blue Jeans&quot; have inspired and entertained generations of listeners even decades after they were written. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/10/31/fresh-scoops/danny-javier-apo-hiking-society-pumanaw-na-203350" target="_blank"><u><strong>READ: Danny Javier ng APO Hiking Society, pumanaw na</strong></u></a></div><p>His daughter, Justine Javier Long, gave tribute to her father and his passion for his craft. </p><p>“In life, as in his death, our Pop never stopped fighting for what he loved, what he believed in, and what he was passionate about,” she said.</p><p>“He left this world with his passion and his strength of will intact and we know he would not have it any other way,” she said.</p><p>Truly, Danny shared his talent and passion up until the end. Before his passing, Danny had one last song to offer. It tells of death and cherishing life. </p><p>“The man who coined Original Pilipino Music (OPM) left us with this song, ‘Lahat Tayo,” revealed composer-arranger Lorrie Ilustre when he released Danny’s final gift to OPM last November 1.  </p><p>“Danny left a special gift for all of you,” he declared. “He wanted to share this with all of you — family, friends, and loyal fans,” he added.</p><p>In his Facebook post, Lorrie relayed the story behind the music. “Last year he called me and said he was sick. I visited him right away,” Lorrie recalled.</p><p>“We were together the whole day talking about everything from our past to the present. He kept a positive outlook on life even though he was suffering from several medical conditions,” he added.</p><p>Danny had already sung the song on his Facebook page before. Lorrie decided to arrange and record it using Danny&#x27;s original vocals. </p><p>“I know Danny’s writing style and ideas so I just had to make this music arrangement for him to bring along to his journey home,” Lorrie explained.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/2/fresh-scoops/opm-industry-nagluksa-sa-pagpanaw-ni-danny-javier-203378" target="_blank"><u><strong>READ: OPM industry, nagluksa sa pagpanaw ni Danny Javier</strong></u></a></div><p>“I took his vocals from his FB post and recorded. His video I synced to audio. I just tweaked a note and rearranged the song structure but I kept everything the way he would have wanted it,” he added.</p><p>Even while he was sick, Danny was still involved in the production process. </p><p>“The nurse played the music to Danny and he would nod to acknowledge that it was ok.,” Lorrie recalled. “That’s good enough for me.”</p><p>Up until the end, Danny’s passion for music allowed him to leave behind one last legacy. </p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="592" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cURSIB7Qp6I" title="APO HIKING SOCIETY - Awit Ng Barkada (MYX Live! Throwback)" width="789"></iframe></div><p>“Danny Javier, a man fully aware of his mortality expressed himself in music with lyrics infused with humor. He sang in a way that only he could deliver, singing his own sendoff ahead of its time,” shared Lorrie. </p><p>Danny’s final gift, “<em>Lahat Tayo</em>,” is available via YouTube. </p>

OPM icon Danny Javier still found the heart of leaving behind one last song before he passed away.  