The Moffatts, Bob Moffatts, Scott Moffatt, Dave Moffatt, Clint Moffatt, Endless Summer, music, entertainment, concert, artist, 90’s boyband
The MOFFATTS, I first laid my eyes on them on the magazine stand we frequently visit during high school. They were featured in one of the magazines the store was selling, in which they shared the cover with more popular boy bands then, Backstreet boys and Hanson. Me and my high school friend were smitten on how cute they look, but we have no idea who they are. The twins CLINT and BOB caught our attention first because they were like male version of Jennifer Love Hewitt. (not aware that DAVE is actually 1/3 of the triplets not just twins). Geez, honestly their soft features make them look like girls. My friend bought the magazine but I didn’t, because I was totally clueless who The Moffatts are.
Probably a couple of months after that, their first single hit the Philippines airwaves and the official video of I’ll be There for You can be viewed regularly at MTV Asia and were on the Top 10 for several weeks or shall I say months. As I remember it was summer of 1998 when I became obsessed with I’ll be there for you and Miss you like crazy. I never missed watching MTV countdown every weekend and patiently waiting for their songs to be played in different radio stations. I bought cassette tape of their Album- The Moffatts Chapter I: A New Beginning on 31st of May 1998.
I’m not a historian who can recall every event on its exact date, thank you to my diary, those timelines were recorded. Can you imagine how proud I was to own a cassette tape of their album? They were mainstream back then and their songs were really popular, for me it was one of my greatest possessions. I played the cassette tape countless times. My favorite tracks were Love, Don’t Walk Away, Girl I’m gonna get you, Now and Forever, We are Young, If life is so short, Saying I love you. Well, I loved every song in that album. Scott and Dave voices were superb and Clint and Bob were so cool playing their instruments (bass guitar and drums) respectively.
I didn’t know that I’m an avid fan, until I started collecting magazines, song hits and newspaper clippings which featured them. I have several posters of them hanging on our bedroom wall and my notebooks were adorned with their pictures. My classmates teased me a lot for being too fanatic, but I don’t really care, what matter to me is that I’m happy with my Moffatts-things. I also purchased their other albums that were recorded when they were younger, those that featured the tracks: Do Wah Diddy, Guns of Love, Caterpillar Crawl, Don’t Judge this Book and others. Also the albums of other artists they collaborated with like Gil Ofarim -If you only knew, Bravo All Stars– Let the Music Heal your Soul and Drew Barrymore’s Never Been Kissed OST – Until You Loved Me.
I can say that I supported Scott, Clint, Bob and Dave in my own little way like the other fan girls do. Except that I wasn’t fortunate to see them in person despite they’d been to Manila several times. I never had the chance to watch their concerts live. I’m not an official member of their fandom, if that’s already existing before, I really don’t know. I’m just contented watching their TV guesting’s and interviews. Don’t judge, I’m living in Batangas and I’m not brave enough to travel to Manila alone and my allowance was not sufficient to buy a concert ticket. Also, I know the mere fact that my parents won’t allow me. For them I should prioritize my studies more than anything else, attending concerts should not be the top priority. But, I’m completely fine with that, I understood our situation those times. So I just keep on dreaming that I’ll meet them someday, specially BOB, because he is my bias. ♥♥♥ I continued to listen and fall in love with their music until they released SUB MODALITIES album, I love all the songs on that album, but I didn’t own a copy, which I considered really weird for a self-confessed avid fan like me.
I wasn’t really aware that the group disbanded on 2001. I just thought that they were on hiatus, probably resting. They’re still kids and might be tired from all tours and concerts they did. Plus, music trends were already changing so they may be re-inventing themselves, transforming from Pop-rock band to something else. But they went missing in action for so long, to the point that there’s no more news about them. I didn’t really lose my interest on them, but I must admit that it was lessen, because they were no longer on the limelight. Slowly, my extensive collections of The Moffatts merchandise went missing too, some were borrowed and un-returned. I still listen to their songs whenever I have a chance and I’m glad that social networks started to sprout in mid-2000, and site like You Tube allow me again to watch their old music videos. That’s when I learned also that Scott went solo, Dave joined Canadian Idol, Bob and Clint were part of band called Hidell. I think it was 2006 when Clint and Bob re-appeared to music scene as a Duo based in Thailand. They were called Same Same and they did promote their song “Love Isn’t” here in the Philippines. But that was just a short stint, after that they went missing again. I’m broken-hearted once more. From what I heard they went back to Canada, there they continue making music and from Same Same they change their name to Like Strangers. The only good thing I guess, is that all of their songs were already downloadable and mp3 available and I could listen to them as many times as I want to. But deep inside my heart I was praying that they will reunite soon. I made a promise to myself that if the reunion will take place, I will watch them, whatever it takes, I will.
On the last quarter of 2016, the news broke on Facebook, that now Endless Summer pop/country duo (Clint and Bob) will reunite with their older brother Scott to hold a concert in Manila. I was so happy to learned that and I made up my mind that I’m going to watch that sort of reunion concert. I told my youngest sister (also their fan at age of 5) about my plan, she’s cool with that and agreed to join me. I was so excited, imagine after a decade of waiting, I will be able to see them perform live.
We didn’t buy the tickets immediately, though they were quite affordable. We just thought that it was too early and also were too pre-occupied with other activities including our works. I know, Procrastinating is really bad. Starting November, it just like that, from time to time I do visit Endless Summer FB page to check update, only to realized that February 18 is getting near. On first week of February I desperately try to buy ticket on-line, there were lots of available seats in VVIP and VIP but my credit card was not cooperating, the site was asking for security code which I can no longer remember. Imagine the horror, I had to call the credit card company for assistance only to hear that they will mail the new security code after 10 to 14 working days. I was too tempted to file an emergency leave, so I can go to Manila to buy ticket (no ticket net outlet here in Batangas), but too shy to ask permission to my boss.
I told my sister my dilemma, and I calmly suggested that we will still watch and just buy tickets at the venue on the day of the concert itself, will lay everything on luck. I did include that on my Novena, I prayed hard that we can still spot a good seat.
On February 18, we traveled from Batangas to Manila bringing with us the hope and faith. That Saturday was gloomy and the traffic was unbelievable. The level of my anxiety was so high, I’m too worried that the tickets are no longer available, it felt like the longest 5 hours of my life, plus I’m also very hungry. We got off the bus at around 4:10pm in the afternoon, apparently we already missed a chance to get VVIP seats as I believe sound check and meet and greet started at 4pm. We hurried to yellow gate, the nearest ticket booth and we asked several people how to get there. I’d been to Araneta Coliseum twice I think but my memory is not really good when it comes to directions. We were so happy to see that there were already people waiting and lining up at the premise. I can see the excitement and anticipation in their eyes. My prayers were answered as we got VIP tickets, I was happy, I know my eyes were twinkling and I was smiling like an idiot. My sister and I then went to Wendy’s for a quick late lunch and early dinner.
At around 5:30pm, we decided to line up at the entrance, standees were present but we were too lazy to take pictures, instead we talked random things about Moffatts. Their songs were played in the background and most of the fans were singing along. I felt the energy of the fans, everyone was just too eager to see the boys. Some of them as I heard, attended the concert 16 years ago, lucky girls and they’re going to reunite with our Idols again.
The gate opened few minutes before 7:00pm, the fans although excited, entered the venue quietly. As I expect, since most of us are professionals. I actually told my sister that she seemed to be one of the youngest in the crowd. The coliseum started to filled-up, there were fans who came in group, there were couples as well. In our row, on our left side there were BFFs tandem who were very friendly with us, on my right side is a solo flight fan, mother and daughter team and far right I saw older couple, there was also a very pregnant woman, maybe she bribed her husband to accompany her the or maybe it’s the other way around. I believe The Moffatts were also pretty popular with teenage boys of the 90’s.
There were free posters with the boy’s signature, that were given to the people who availed VVIP and VIP tickets, everyone was so esthetic to grab one. It doesn’t hurt also that the guy who distributed the posters is also an eye-candy.
My sister and I checked if the signatures were authentic, crazy aren’t we? But they were, as the penmanship varied from one poster to another.
It was around 8:30pm when the concert started, it was really a surreal moment when they came out the stage and started to sing “Crazy”. I broke my promise that I will not stood from my seat to give better view for the people behind us, but I can’t help it, they drove thousands people in the coliseum CRAZY and WILD AT HEART. Everyone sang along when they played “I’ll be there for you” and “Who do you love”. Everyone, felt like high school again and 90’s feel was so strong. I felt like crying, but I was too busy and happy to enjoy every seconds of the show.
After 3 songs, Bob and Clint left the stage and gave Scott his moment. His voice is still amazing, I can categorize his voice as a nasal type, but his words were clear and his tone was very pleasing to the ears even without the help of the instruments they played. He sang four solos, including his new single “Distract Me” before Clint and Bob joined him on the stage again. The only time, it sync’s to me that Dave was missing, was when they sang “Bang Bang Boom“. I always thought that DAVE MICHAEL WILLIAM did an amazing job on that song. For me, it would be better and happier if he was there.
Hail to SCOTT ANDREW MOFFATT! Pretty much that he is going to be a successful solo artist. He is blessed with so much talents.
Of course, the love of my life ROBERT FRANKLIN PETER also has his solo “Call the Doctor“. It was great to see him played the drums again, though there was no drum exhibition, he looked dashing with his drum set.
Note: This 1st photo was posted by my sister on her Instagram, Bob re-posted it and gave credit to my sister. Jealous me! Hahaha. You can check and follow her @artsyfartsylulu.
These two handsome lads with their musical instruments.
CLINTON THOMAS JOHN was really playful and active on stage, it was quite difficult to take picture of him. He’s sure photogenic too and pictures would be better if he will stay still for a while.
There so much love between the twins, these two literally are inseparable since birth.
Fans are glad that Bob and Clint are very visible in Facebook Live. We can watch them every Wednesday @4:20 PST. They did sang “I Will” and the very cute, fun and feel good song “Amen for Women“. I swear, it could pass as a national anthem for all women. It was nicely written and it has cool melody. For me, they are still “My High school Kings of the Romantics“.
I think almost all girls squealed, when they heard the intro of “Love Isn’t“, including me. I won’t deny it, I’m in-love with that song for 10 years already.
Who would not be jealous of this girl? She shared the stage with the boys. My sister said she looks like Solenn Heusaff on some angles.
More Pictures of Endless Summer and Scott.
I really love it when Scott sang “Love You More“. I totally forgot about that song, because I haven’t heard that for ages.
I love how the twins, looked at their older brother. They showed so much respect and love. I’m pretty sure, they’ll give the same look to Dave if he was there.
Screams, squeals, girls saying I love you Scott, Clint or Bob can be heard all over Araneta. The Moffatts, performed total of 24 songs. I can’t choose which among the songs is my favorite, because I love every moment they’re up there in the stage. As I said, the moment was surreal and up to now I can’t believe that it really happened. I’m so pleased that I didn’t miss that chance, since it may be the last time I will see them perform together. But I, same with other fans hoping it won’t be the last. There are so much more they can offer to their fans and to the music industry. Many of their fan girls will be in “Misery”, if they stop making music and “Life is so short“just to live that way. We just can’t say goodbye “Love” because the word Farewell will make us “Miss you like crazy“.
I would like to think, that their waves is an expression of saying Hello, good to see you again rather than Goodbye see you again, maybe. Thank you “Moffatt brothers”, for that wonderful experience that we your fans will treasure forever. For the night you showed how much you love and appreciate your Filipino fans. For humbly allowing us to sing along with you, for bringing back happy memories of our childhood and teen hood. For the music that you created, that we still memorize with all our hearts. Thank you for making my teenage dream come true that night. I will forever love and support each and every one of you and there will be no farewell. Promise! ♥
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