"“You ran away with my watch, you took my black briefs too.” “Having weed is better than having silver.” “Don’t be a loose woman.” These aren’t the lyrics of an American bluesman, but are translated from the lyrics of Thai singer Dao Bandon (also spelled Daw Bandon and Dae Bandon; Thai: ดาว บ้านดอน). Born Tiam Saksirif, his stage name translates to “Star born on a high mountain village.” That mountain village meant a childhood of poverty. Bandon grew up listening to Thai AM radio, and when he left home to join a Buddhist monastery at 12, his love of singing suited him for Bud… read more
"“You ran away with my watch, you took my black briefs too.” “Having weed is better than having silver.” “Don’t be a loose woman.” These aren’t the lyrics of an American bluesman, but are translated from the lyrics of Thai singer Dao Bandon (also spelled Daw Bandon and Dae Bandon; Thai:… read more
"“You ran away with my watch, you took my black briefs too.” “Having weed is better than having silver.” “Don’t be a loose woman.” These aren’t the lyrics of an American bluesman, but are translated from the lyrics of Thai singer Dao Bandon (also spelled Daw Bandon and Dae Bandon; Thai: ดาว บ้านดอน). Born Tiam Saksirif, his stage name translates to “Star b… read more