Rey Valera - Chronology

Chronology

Date	Comments
1977	Wrote and sung "Ako Si Superman" November: wrote the song 'Mr. D.J." and 'Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko" for Sharon Cuneta. Both songs received Gold Record Awards.
1978	October:Received his first Gold Record Award for single entitled "Naaalala Ka". He wrote the song "Sorry Na, Puwede Ba" for Rico Puno while doing his first album that same year.
1979	Joined Blackgold Records, a sister company of Vicor Music Corporation, as a record producer. He rose to the position of assistant Vice President for Research and Composition. That same year he waxed his record album with hits such as Maging Sino Ka Man, Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, etc. Tried to venture in music directional jobs.
1980	Rey Valera started writing songs for other singers again, this time for Geraldine with the song "Pangako", and Lirio Vital's "Naniniwala Ako Sa Iyo".
1981	February: he was awarded the Gold Record Award for the hit single "Kung Kailangan Mo Ako". June: he received the Gold Album Award from a compilation of his past hits titled "Rey Valera's Greatest Hits". October: he represented the Philippines as a songwriter in the first Asean Song Festival held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. he was also awarded the Gold Record Award for the album entitled, "Walang Kapalit". November: bagged the title "Juke Box King of the Year".
1982	Received "The King Of Tagalog Songs" award. Tried the movies via Annie Sabungera with Nora Aunor.
1983	March: He sang the song "Gabay Mo Ako", as one of the finalist in the Metro Manila Pop Music Festival. It was in March also when his long playing album "Hello" became another Gold Record. April: Received the title "Entertainer of the Year". May: Held the title, "King of Tagalog Songs" for the second time. December: Rey Valera's Greatest Hits" album became Platinum Record. This was also the year that an impostor used Rey Valera's name to his disastrous advantage.
1984	Transferred to Wea Records and waxed his last album. He wrote another gold hit song entitled, "Pirapirasong Alaala" for another female singer. Dropped show business. Went back to his family to make up for lost days. He joined the movie industry now as a musical director.
1985–1986	The country saw the economic crisis that led to the downfall of the local music industry. During these times, Rey Valera relied heavily on his movie scoring works, devoted his time to his promotion business, while anticipating the comeback for the Golden Era of the Philippine Music Industry.
1988	TV Personality, comedian, and fellow Bulakeño Bert Marcelo persuaded Rey to make a comeback in live performances and join him in a series of concerts called "Hatid Saya" in Europe and Middle East.
1989	Began training and introducing aspiring composers to professional songwriting and studioworks.
1992	Joined Sharon Cuneta in her Mega concert in U.S. and Japan.
1993–1994	Member of the Board of Directors - FILSCAP
1994	Nominee, Best Original Song Category - "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo".
2000	Joined forces with Freddie Aguilar, Mike Hanopol, Vehnee Saturno, and formed the group, SAGA (Songs And Generations After). The group recorded one album, and performed one major concert in Canada. It was their first and last concert as SAGA, and the group disbanded months later.
2002	Merged with Rico Puno and Hajji Alejandro, in a series of "The Greatest Hits" concerts.
2003	The group "Greatest Hits 5" or "GH5" was formed with Rey Valera, Hajji Alejandro, Rico Puno, Marco Sison and Nonoy Zuñiga which continues to perform locally and internationally. Recipient, Lifetime Achievement for Music 8th Tining Awards from The National Press Club
2004	Participant, Travel Advocacy Campaign, Department of Tourism, "Biyahe Tayo", WOW Philippines. Winner, Best Song Category, "Sa Gitna Ng Buhay Ko" for the movie "Naglalayag", Metro Manila Film festival
2005	July: Released the "Panghabangbuhay" album with his children's band called "Saling Ket". Awardee, 18th Awit Awards Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino - Lifetime Achievement Award, given by The Philippine Association of Recording Industries
2006	November 9: Inducted to Bulacan's own Walk of Fame, in the "Hardin ng Sining at Bayani", Malolos Bulacan
2007	August 17: The 1st Ikon Asean music competition was held, and Vina Morales won as the 1st Asean Ikon Champion with her interpretation of Rey's song, "Pangako"