Special Memory 2021 (Behind the Recording) Nicole Laurel Asensio and Iwi Laurel

Well into 1983, a 19 year old Iwi found herself juggling her love for theatre, multiple singing jobs, a restaurant job and a pre-law college course, unknowing that she would encounter a simple melody that would change her life forever.
It was three years after Iwi’s serendipitous first encounter with the Cecile Azarcon masterpiece that she had become a mother to Nicole. Raising Nicole as a single mother had its many challenges, but ultimately, an unbreakable bond between them, through blood, unconditional love and music was forged. Nicole recounts her utmost gratitude through a musical tribute.
"Everything my mother did through the years is God’s ultimate blessing to me, and not a day goes by that I try to give thanks for it. I wish there was more I could do to thank her, but for now, I hope this simple celebration of love will do. I love you mom. Happy Mother’s Day.”
SONG CREDITS:
MUSIC AND LYRICS: CECILE AZARCON
ARRANGEMENT: HOMER FLORES AND NIKKO RIVERA
PRODUCER: NICOLE LAUREL ASENSIO AND IRA CRUZ
DRUMS: OTEP CONCEPCION
BASS: KAREL HONASAN
GUITAR: IRA CRUZ
PIANO AND SYNTHS: HOMER FLORES
ELECTRIC PIANO AND SYNTHS: NIKKO RIVERA
SAXOPHONE: MICHAEL GUEVARRA
TRUMPET: LESTER SORILLA
TROMBONE: ISLA ANTINERO
VOCAL ARRANGEMENT: YOSHA HONASAN
VOCALS: IWI LAUREL AND NICOLE LAUREL ASENSIO
TRACKING ENGINEER: JESS FERMINO
(WILDGRASS STUDIOS)
MIXING ENGINEER: ANGEE ROZUL
MASTERING ENGINEER: GEOFF PESHCE
(ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS UK)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: NICOLE LAUREL ASENSIO
Shot by: SONNY DELA CRUZ
Photos: GERARD DEL MUNDO
Location: WILDGRASS STUDIOS

[@puyamaridelledelacruz1191]

BOTH PRETTY, IWI AND NICOLE

[@farmgirl768]

One of my favorite songs in Hotshots

[@Manny_News_Blogs_Tutorials]

My Elementary graduation song. Siena College of Taytay Rizal (St. Catherine's Academy), Batch '87. Absolutely special memory!

[@francoreal3567]

Still the BEST MUSIC for me.. hauntingly BEAUTIFUL...!

[@patriapangilinan9156]

I always listen to your song special memory up to now 2021.

[@jemelleetorres1886]

💖 ms iwi 🎤🎶🎵

[@mapagmasidtv]

Hi nicole aster amoyo interview with cecile azarcon brought me here i didnt know ur mom is the voice behind the song those are my childhood music ❤back in ph … with love from sydney !!!

[@elesaomrod86]

So beautiful ,!thank u victor laurels is my idol I did see them at st Patrick’s church in Sydney thr lovely people

[@titaniaramos4737]

Love this song of iwi laurel.. She became popular by then.

[@sadiehawkins9915]

Thanks for singing this song again Ms. Iwi...keep on singing😘🙋‍♀️

[@yuri-loveyuson5980]

Wow love this song ❤️

[@junrustia2000]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.

[@thepianistcooks3776]

Wow! So beautiful 😍

[@ISSAY68]

Wow, truly love this version!

[@samanthayves1590]

Looking forward to hearing that song again via nicole's version. I heard iwis' and its very good.

[@patsyferrer]

So exciting to hear the new version

[@gilnavarro2529]

Perfect singer perfect song

[@esterlindaparrilla5534]

Very exciting

[@vincentsalvadorlatosa5077]

Good to know the story behind the song.

[@sarahlaurelsanz3173]

Yesssss!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alanpaulangeles302]

Nice one 😎.. 1 take lang. Galeng 👏

[@monnuza]

ung akala mo magkapatid lang..😍😍😍

[@josephchristopherledesma127]

🌷⚘🌷♥️🎶🎶🎵Thumbs Up🎵🎶🎶♥️🌷⚘🌷

[@houseoftunesphilippines]

Can't wait !

[@iggypopbowie2073]

Sumikat yung kanta n yun sa soumdtrack ng hotshots. Yung boses ni iwi is like kay randy crawford.

[@Jayden79788]

Mahal ko😘

[@979HomeRadioOfficial]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@hestianytia1225]

❤️❤️

[@jericotorres9139]

My favotite song off of Hotshots

[@xindreal]

:)