Jose Mari Chan: Funny Memes and the ‘-Ber Months’
One of the most influential artist of our time, his art has changed what Christmas means for years to come.
Jose Mari Chan does it ring a bell? Of course, it does, it’s September!
What are ‘-Ber Months’?
September is one of the most anticipated months in the Philippines! Why? Because it is the beginning of the so-called ‘-ber months’ which means September to December. For Filipinos, September 1st is the start of the countdown to Christmas, which means Jose Mari Chan will be lurking around the corner.
To put things in perspective, he’s the local Mariah Carey, who sings about love and Christmas all year long.
Jose Mari Chan is well celebrated this season, so this month don’t be surprised to see him on social media.
Who is Jose Mari Chan?
Chan, 77, is a Filipino singer and songwriter famous for classic Christmas songs like Christmas In Our Hearts, A Perfect Christmas, and many more.
The Crooner was born on March 11, 1945, in Iloilo City and is no stranger to music growing up. His mother Florencia Lim, often played the piano for him while his grandma from Cebu influenced his musical taste as she always had ballads playing at home. Chan’s father, a sugar trader, was an immigrant to the Philippines from Fujian, China. He was slightly opposed to him becoming a musician because he wanted him to be a businessman. But his creativity and knack for composing songs showed that he was meant to be in the music industry.
Famous Songs Through the Years
He not only wrote award-winning Christmas songs, but he also composed OPM’s most memorable love songs Tell Me Your Name, Be Careful with My Heart, and Beautiful Girl.
Here is a list of popular songs written and sung by Jose Mari Chan through the years:
1967 - “Afterglow”
1973 - “Can We Just Stop And Talk A While”
1985 - “Tell Me Your Name”
1989 - “Beautiful Girl”
1989 - “Please Be Careful with My Heart”
1990- “A Perfect Christmas”
1990 - “Christmas In Our Hearts”
“Afraid For Love To Fade”
“First Romance”
2005- “We’re All Just One” (South East Asian Games Official Soundtrack)
2013 - “Pagdating Ng Pasko” (1st Tagalog Christmas Ballad)
Funny Memes
Jose Mari Chan songs bring back so many memories of our childhood at Christmas. The Holiday Crooner serenades us like no other.
Famous for being the face and sound of Christmas, fans all over the globe started posting memes as a way to celebrate the ‘-ber months’. These months and the presence of Mari Chan signify that Christmas is around the corner.
This meme was posted August 31, the day before -Ber months starts which is September 1.
OTW nako… (I’m On My Way’) to hint that September is right around the corner.
Jose Mari Chan stretching as September is nearing. Photo: GitikakoVines
Mari Chan peeking through a window to remind people that he is getting ready for -Ber months.
We all love Jose Mari Chan. Other than he’s been becoming famous for his fan-made memes, it is without a doubt that the lyrics he creates provide a unique perspective that people can relate to all year round.
One of the most influential artists of our time, his art has changed what Christmas means for years to come.
