Magasin (English: "Magazine") is a song by the Pinoy alternative rock band,

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, from their 1994 album ''

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''. It was the band's second hit single from the album. No music video was made for the song.

Composition

"Magasin" was based on Ely's cousin who dated Shirley Tesoro, a famous bold star who gained popularity for her roles in movies such as " Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy" (1989) and " Maricris Sioson Story: Japayuki" (1993). The song's chorus was also inspired by

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". The song was originally titled as "Titik".

Cover versions

* The song was first covered by Filipino trio

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from their final studio album, ''

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'' in 2001. * Filipino Pop Acoustic Sensation Paolo Santos covered his version from the compilation album, ''

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'' in 2005. * Filipina singer

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covered the song in 2010. * Filipino rock band

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also covered their version from the compilation album, ''The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album'' in 2012. * Tawag ng Tanghalan Contender

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covered her version of Magasin and won the daily rounds during the Quarter 4, Season 2 of the singing contest

References

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