Raymond Lauchengco brings back beautiful memories of the '80s

It's now time for him to go back into singing and say thank you to people who still listen to his songs up to this day. Raymond's hits have transcended time and become soundtracks of our lives. His song Shadow of Time, composed by Louie Ocampo, from the soundtrack of "Hotshots," is a romantic ballad. I Need You Back, written by Odette Quesada, is his first hit.

- BOY ABUNDA

Raymond Lauchengco has the best of both worlds as a singer and actor. His songs are timeless Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hits written by great Filipino composers. He acted alongside the Megastar Sharon Cuneta in "Cross My Heart" and "Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala." He became the leading man of Diamond Star Maricel Soriano in the tear-jerker classic "Saan Darating ang Umaga?" Raymond sealed his celebrity status as one of the hottest matinee idols of the '80s with youth-oriented movies like "Bagets," "Bagets 2," and "Hotshots."

He displayed artistry at a young age by performing in Repertory Philippines' "The King and I," in which he played Louis, and "The Sound of Music" as Friedrich, one of the Von Trapp children that included his sister Menchu, Lea Salonga, Monique Wilson, and Sen. Risa Hontiveros.

With this impressive resumé, Raymond is indeed a lucky guy. Four decades have passed, yet he is still a well-loved performer. This is a remarkable feat in an industry where everything seems fleeting. He will come full circle in his 40-year journey as an artist with a concert titled "Just Got Lucky: The 40th Anniversary Concert" on Nov. 23, 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Solaire.