Richard Poon launches pop album "Legends" this April 26 at Eastwood and April 28 at McKinley Hill

April 25, 2013

Richard Poon launches pop album "Legends" this April 26 at Eastwood and April 28 at McKinley Hill

Richard Poon say goodbye to the local Big Band Crooner, as he goes back to pop with his latest album "Legends."

"Legends" will be launched this April 26, Friday, 7:00 p.m., Eastwood Mall Open Park, and April 28, Sunday, 7:00 p.m., Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.

In Legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry - classics by Lionel Richie (Truly), Whitney Houston (All At Once), Barbra Streisand (Evergreen), Madonna (Borderline), Barry Manilow (Ready To Take A Chance Again), among others.

“This is an interesting point in my career,” says Richard. “Aside from being with a new label (Universal), I am also going back to pop after years of doing big band.”

Richard adds that he welcomes the challenge with open arms, and he hopes that people will continue supporting him and his music.

Richard joins the elite roster of Universal Records artists – Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Gloc-9, JayR, Sam Concepcion, Parokya Ni Edgar, Sponge Cola, Callalily, Kamikazee, among others.

In the album, Richard collaborates with friend Christian Bautista in the Michael Jackson hit The Girl Is Mine.

Watchout this April 28, Sunday, on ASAP 18 for his album " Legends" launch.

"Legends" Tracklist:

1. All At Once (originally popularized by Whitney Houston)