How Cecile Azarcon creates hit songs in just a few minutes
BY ROBERT REQUINTINA Apr 28, 2024 08:11 AM AT A GLANCE Cecile revealed she would treat music fans to new songs at the concert. Cecile Azarcon Cecile Azarcon's story as a singer and songwriter began when she was 19. At this age, she wrote the powerful, inspirational song "Lift Up Your Hands," which was popularized by Basil Valdez. "Ang daming storya ng 'Lift Up Your Hands.' That's the song that ushered in my music career. Who would have thought an inspirational song would be played on the radio?" recalled Cecile during a recent Zoom from California with the entertainment media. Cecile is set to celebrate her 45th anniversary in the music business with an all-star concert at The Theatre in Solaire on May 24 and 25. After 45 years in the music industry, Cecile can still vividly recall how she created this smash hit. "When I wrote that song, words and music came to me in 10 minutes. It's a divinely inspired song. I didn't even have a...