I became a fan of Jackie Chan nearly two years ago. I was surprised that he also sang. I was learning about Jackie's beautiful voice, so a friend of mine made a tape for me to listen to some of Jackie's songs so I could have a sample and choose a cd to buy. But she said she also loved a man called Emil Chau. I had heard of Emil Chau. I saw him in Rumble in the Bronx and Mr Nice Guy as the ice cream man. I heard he was a singer, and Jackie's good friend. But that was about it. I saw a short clip (does anyone have it???) of Jackie at a concert with Emil, teasing Emil about forgetting his lyrics, and saying he would come back next year wearing pajamas if Emil remembered them all. That was funny, But I still didn't know who Emil really was. But then my friend made me that tape. It had Jackie's music on it. I loved it. But one song was not Jackie's voice. It was such an incredibly beautiful song! I listened to it in the car, with all of my windows closed. Oh so beautiful!!! I called up my friend and asked her who sang that song. She said Emil Chau! The song turned out to be "You Make Me Happy Sad". I got hooked! I didn't want to, because I can't even afford all of Jackie's stuff.

But late last year I bought my first Emil Chau Wakin cd....Tarzan. That was the only one the shop had. But it was wonderful! Emil has such a beautiful voice. Very sweet. I am jealous of all of you who have seen Wakin, or met him, or attended his concerts. I wish I could too. I have many many many CDs to buy...slowly! My poor pocketbook! But I look forward to getting to know all of his songs. I am very very happy to be a fan of such a wonderful man. Not only a great singer, but also a great father, husband, and person.

:) Judy Francese from Hawaii
July 2000