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{{Short description|2008 musical show by Regine Velasquez}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Songbird - Regine Velasquez TV Show.jpeg
| caption = Title card
| genre = [[Musical film|Musical show]]
| director = [[Louie Ignacio]]
| presenter = [[Regine Velasquez]]
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 13
| executive_producer = {{unbulleted list|[[Wilma V. Galvante]]|Perry Lansigan}}
| opentheme = "[[Songbird (Barbra Streisand song)|Songbird]]"
| location = [[Metro Manila]], Philippines
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]]
| runtime = 45 minutes
| company = [[GMA Entertainment TV]]
| network = [[GMA Network]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2008|5|15}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2008|8|9}}
}}
'''''Songbird''''' is a [[Late-night television|late-night]] [[musical film|musical show]] presented by singer [[Regine Velasquez]] in the Philippines. It premiered on [[GMA Network]] on May 15, 2008, and ended on August 9, 2008. Each episode has a musical theme at its core which ranges from artist tributes to songs taken from various genres and styles of music. The program featured solo performances rendered by Velasquez, in front of a live audience, as well as select duets with guest performers. The production numbers were based on the episode's concept of the week. Many of the songs covered on the show were often selected from the catalog of contemporary musical acts.

The [[Television pilot|pilot episode]] featured songs of American singer [[Barbra Streisand]], and subsequent episodes showcased tributes to artists such as [[Michael Jackson]], [[Barry Manilow]], and [[the Beatles]]. The music of Filipino singers such as [[Gary Valenciano]], [[Zsa Zsa Padilla]], and [[Basil Valdez]] have also been featured, with each of them appearing as guests. Soundtracks of films and television series have been a recurring theme, performed in three episodes. The stage design was set up with a large [[LED display|LED screen]] backdrop and a grand staircase. During the show's run, it first aired on Thursday nights, before moving to Saturday nights on its third episode until its conclusion.

==Background==
In April 2008, ''[[The Philippine Star]]'' reported that after the broadcast of her television concert special ''[[The Best of Me (TV special)|The Best of Me]]'' on April 27, [[Regine Velasquez]] will then headline a musical show which would commence production the following month.<ref name="RTBOM">{{cite news |last1=Glorioso |first1=Bot |title=How well do you know |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/04/22/57432/how-well-do-you-know |access-date=August 13, 2023 |work=[[The Philippine Star]] |date=April 22, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813003034/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/04/22/57432/how-well-do-you-know |archive-date=August 13, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> Titled ''Songbird'', the program was conceived as a weekly late-night "musical extravaganza" which would feature performances from Velasquez and various special guests.<ref name="Songbird PEP">{{cite news |last1=Sandiego |first1=Bettina |title=''Songbird'' starts airing Thursday nights on GMA-7 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/1941/songbird-starts-airing-thursday-nights-on-gma-7 |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=May 13, 2008 |language=Tagalog |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526164057/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/1941/songbird-starts-airing-thursday-nights-on-gma-7?s=jp4ctoj98rflu4pop47o7uaisi |url-status=live }}</ref> The show's name is borrowed from her [[Honorific nicknames in popular music|honorific nickname "Asia's Songbird"]].<ref name="Songbird GMA">{{cite news |title=The Songbird Sings |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/4017/the-songbird-sings/story |access-date=May 26, 2024 |publisher=[[GMA Network News]] |date=May 14, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526164552/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/4017/the-songbird-sings/story |url-status=live }}</ref> She stated that when the prospect of doing a "straight musical" show was presented to her, she wanted the focal point of the program to be musically "thematic" as opposed to having elements of a [[variety show]].<ref name="Songbird Serenade">{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=Regine Velasquez serenades viewers in weekly musical show ''Songbird'' |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/17445/regine-velasquez-serenades-viewers-in-weekly-musical-show-songbird?s=pltkctg9le3d5le76mvtv0ijrd |access-date=May 26, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=May 10, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526164552/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/17445/regine-velasquez-serenades-viewers-in-weekly-musical-show-songbird?s=pltkctg9le3d5le76mvtv0ijrd |url-status=live }}</ref>

In a typical episode, the show features the music of a contemporary artist, the work of a songwriter, or a particular genre and style of music. Velasquez described the concept: "Every week, there's a different theme, we feature different artists, songwriters, genre; we even do movie themes. So every week is different. We also have different guests for each week depending on what theme".<ref name="Songbird Serenade"/> The episodes run for about 45 minutes with at least 7 to 8 [[Cover version|cover songs]] performed, including [[Medley (music)|medley]] productions that are 5 minutes long. Different guest performers are invited each week and sing duets with Velasquez. She further added that she aimed to maintain a balance between [[List of signature songs|signature songs]] and obscure lesser-known material when preparing for each show's set list.<ref name="Songbird GMA"/>

Velasquez recorded a cover of [[Barbra Streisand]]'s 1978 single "[[Songbird (Barbra Streisand song)|Songbird]]" for the show's opening theme.<ref name="Songbird TV"/> The stage design featured a large [[LED display|LED screen]] as a backdrop and a grand staircase connected to the main stage.<ref name="Songbird PEP"/><ref name="Songbird TV">{{cite AV media notes| last=[[GMA Network]]|others=Cast and credits|title=Songbird|year=2008|type=Television show}}</ref> Perry Lansigan served as the executive producer. [[Louie Ignacio]] directed it, while Darling de Jesus was the supervising [[Television producer|producer]]. Jaime Mejia served as the lighting director, and Paul Chia and Archie Riola were in charge of floor production. Bang Arespacochaga was the senior program manager and [[Wilma V. Galvante]] was in charge of the executive production. [[Raul Mitra]] was the show's musical director.<ref name="Songbird TV"/>

==Episodes==
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{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 1
 |Title=The Music of [[Barbra Streisand]]
 |Aux1= [[Dennis Trillo]], [[Gian Magdangal]] 
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|5|15}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=The Music of Barbra Streisand |series=Songbird |date=May 15, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=1 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host) }}</ref>
 |Viewers= 11.9%<ref>{{cite news |title=Kapuso soaps rule, ''Dyesebel'' reigns supreme |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/95694/pep-kapuso-soaps-rule-dyesebel-reigns-supreme/story/ |access-date=May 25, 2024 |publisher=[[GMA Network News]] |date=May 16, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526164552/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/95694/pep-kapuso-soaps-rule-dyesebel-reigns-supreme/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed songs: "[[The Way We Were (song)|The Way We Were]]", "[[Guilty (Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb song)|Guilty]]", "[[What Kind of Fool]]", "[[Somewhere (song)|Somewhere]]", "[[Yentl (soundtrack)|No Matter What Happens]]", "[[Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)|Evergreen]]"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 2
 |Title= The Music of [[Michael Jackson]]
 |Aux1= [[Michael V.]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|5|22}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=The Music of Michael Jackson |series=Songbird |date=May 22, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=2 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 13.1%<ref>{{cite news |title=TV Ratings: ''Dyesebel'' still unsinkable at No. 1 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/96978/tv-ratings-dyesebel-still-unsinkable-at-no-1/story/ |access-date=May 25, 2024 |publisher=[[GMA Network]] |date=May 23, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526164552/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/96978/tv-ratings-dyesebel-still-unsinkable-at-no-1/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "[[Ben (song)|Ben]]", "[[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (album)#Track listing|Someone in the Dark]]", "[[One Day in Your Life (Michael Jackson song)|One Day in Your Life]]", "[[Rock with You]]", "[[Beat It]]", "[[I Just Can't Stop Loving You]]", "[[Black or White]]", "[[She's Out of My Life]]"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 3
 |Title= The Music of [[Madonna]]
 |Aux1= [[Jolina Magdangal]], [[Rochelle Pangilinan]], [[Jopay]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|5|31}}<ref name="3rd epi">{{cite episode |title=The Music of Madonna |series=Songbird |date=May 31, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=3 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 16.1%<ref name="3rd epi ratings">{{cite news |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=TV Ratings (May 30-June 2): ''Dyesebel'' pulls away from competition; ''Daisy Siete'' rules daytime race |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/17740/TV-Ratings-%28May-30-June-2%29:-Dyesebel-pulls-away-from-competition%3B-Daisy-Siete-rules-daytime-race |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=June 3, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605043854/http://www.pep.ph:80/news/17740/TV-Ratings-(May-30-June-2):-Dyesebel-pulls-away-from-competition;-Daisy-Siete-rules-daytime-race |archive-date=June 5, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "[[Music (Madonna song)|Music]]", "[[Crazy for You (Madonna song)|Crazy for You]]", "[[Live to Tell]]", "[[Papa Don't Preach]]", "[[Like a Virgin (song)|Like a Virgin]]", "[[Take a Bow (Madonna song)|Take a Bow]]", "[[La Isla Bonita]]"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 4
 |Title= Filipino Oldies
 |Aux1= [[Dingdong Dantes]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|7}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=Filipino Oldies |series=Songbird |date=June 7, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=4 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= —
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Don't Know What to Do", "I Will Always Stay This Way in Love with You", "Tell Me", "Harana", "Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw", "Wherever You Are", "Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 5
 |Title= Movie Theme Songs
 |Aux1= [[Richard Gomez]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|14}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=Movie Theme Songs |series=Songbird |date=June 14, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=5 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 10.6%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (June 13–15): "Kaputol ng Isang Awit" sings a happy tune on its final episode |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2106/tv-ratings-june-13-15-kaputol-ng-isang-awit-sings-a-happy-tune-on-its-final-episode |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=June 16, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165059/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2106/tv-ratings-june-13-15-kaputol-ng-isang-awit-sings-a-happy-tune-on-its-final-episode?s=p7r4odf8b533gvetke15ckgk7n |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "[[Ain't No Mountain High Enough]]", "[[Only Hope]]", "[[My Heart Will Go On]]", "[[(I've Had) The Time of My Life]]", "[[When You Say Nothing at All]]", "[[Way Back in to Love]]", "[[I Will Always Love You]]", "[[Run to You (Whitney Houston song)|Run to You]]", "[[I Have Nothing]]"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 6
 |Title= The Music of [[Barry Manilow]]
 |Aux1= [[La Diva (group)|La Diva]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|21}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=The Music of Barry Manilow |series=Songbird |date=June 21, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=6 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 8.6%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (June 20–23): ''Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan'' adds spice to daytime viewing |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2144/tv-ratings-june-20-23-gaano-kadalas-ang-minsan-adds-spice-to-daytime-viewing |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=June 24, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165121/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2144/tv-ratings-june-20-23-gaano-kadalas-ang-minsan-adds-spice-to-daytime-viewing?s=g50ri1a3lm1uin1ohjdhht2uip |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "[[Can't Smile Without You]]", "[[Ready to Take a Chance Again]]", "[[Could It Be Magic]]", "[[If I Should Love Again]]", "[[This One's for You (Barry Manilow song)|This One's for You]]", "[[Somewhere Down the Road (Barry Manilow song)|Somewhere Down the Road]]"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 7
 |Title= The Music of [[Basil Valdez]] and [[Zsa Zsa Padilla]]
 |Aux1= Basil Valdez, Zsa Zsa Padilla
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|28}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=The Music of Basil Valdez and Zsa Zsa Padilla |series=Songbird |date=June 28, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=7 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 11.3%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (June 27–29): Pacquiao's match against Diaz breaks records! |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2167/tv-ratings-june-27-29-pacquiao39s-match-against-diaz-breaks-records |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=June 30, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165100/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2167/tv-ratings-june-27-29-pacquiao39s-match-against-diaz-breaks-records?s=q5987ncbmeclj976ic9artr9pi |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Hiram", "Point of No Return", "Kailangan Mo, Kailangan Ko", "Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan", "Paraisong Parisukat", "Ngayon"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 8
 |Title= [[Philippine television drama|Teleserye]] Themes Songs
 |Aux1= [[Kyla (Filipino singer)|Kyla]], [[Jay R]], [[Mark Anthony Fernandez]], [[Wendell Ramos]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|5}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=Teleserye Theme Songs |series=Songbird |date=July 5, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=8 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 13.8%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (July 4–6): ''Dyesebel'' almost surpassed its highest rating |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2199/tv-ratings-july-4-6-dyesebel-almost-surpassed-its-highest-rating |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=July 7, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165110/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2199/tv-ratings-july-4-6-dyesebel-almost-surpassed-its-highest-rating?s=dpeqit6no3sbmi33ugdjji9sj8 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Marimar", "[[Go the Distance]]", "Sinasamba Kita", "Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin", "Mahawi Man ang Ulap", "Maybe It's You"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 9
 |Title= [[Original Pilipino Music]]
 |Aux1= [[Kuh Ledesma]], [[Ogie Alcasid]], Jinky Vidal
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|12}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=Teleserye Theme Songs |series=Songbird |date=July 12, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=9 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 10.1%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (July 11–13): ''Joaquin Bordado'' and ''Lobo'' end their run on a high note |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2236/tv-ratings-july-11-13-joaquin-bordado-and-lobo-end-their-run-on-a-high-note |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=July 14, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165114/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2236/tv-ratings-july-11-13-joaquin-bordado-and-lobo-end-their-run-on-a-high-note?s=qnj1mqg93t3bmmfsmm12atq22l |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Nais Ko", "Kung Sakali", "Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin", "Kailangan Kita", "Sa Kanya", "Bato sa Buhangin"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 10
 |Title= Filipino Jukebox
 |Aux1= [[Eva Eugenio]], [[Claire dela Fuente]], [[Dulce (Filipino singer)|Dulce]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|19}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=Filipino Jukebox |series=Songbird |date=July 19, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=10 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 20.2%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (July 18–20): ''ASAP '08'' and ''Eat Bulaga!'' top weekend daytime race |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2275/tv-ratings-july-18-20-asap-3908-and-eat-bulaga-top-weekend-daytime-race |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=July 21, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165119/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2275/tv-ratings-july-18-20-asap-3908-and-eat-bulaga-top-weekend-daytime-race?s=2o6vvviahpctek370t1ftqdedd |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Saan Ako Nagkamali", "Tukso", "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig", "Ako ang Nagwagi", "Sayang", "Bakit Ako Mahihiya"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 11
 |Title= The Music of [[the Beatles]]
 |Aux1= [[Janno Gibbs]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|26}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=The Music of the Beatles |series=Songbird |date=July 26, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=11 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 8.1%<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (July 25–28): Kapuso shows still dominate Mega-Manila ratings |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2314/tv-ratings-july-25-28-kapuso-shows-still-dominate-mega-manila-ratings |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=July 29, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165104/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2314/tv-ratings-july-25-28-kapuso-shows-still-dominate-mega-manila-ratings?s=hlgvkja9akvh6pv48dnekfdvnh |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "[[Blackbird (Beatles song)|Blackbird]]", "[[Eleanor Rigby]]", "[[Yesterday (song)|Yesterday]]", "[[If I Fell]]", "[[In My Life]]", "[[Help! (song)|Help!]]", "[[All My Loving]]"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 12
 |Title= [[Fantaserye and telefantasya|Telefantasya]] Theme Songs
 |Aux1= [[Kitchie Nadal]], [[Julie Anne San Jose]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|8|2}}<ref>{{cite episode |title=Telefantasya Theme Songs |series=Songbird |date=August 2, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=12 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= —
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Majika", "Siya Na Nga Kaya", "Ang Aking Mundo", "Di Na Nag-iisa", "Mahiwagang Puso"
}}
{{Episode list
 |EpisodeNumber= 13
 |Title= The Music of [[Gary Valenciano]]
 |Aux1= Gary Valenciano, [[Jaya (singer)|Jaya]]
 |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|8|9}}<ref name="final epi">{{cite episode |title=The Music of Gary Valenciano |series=Songbird |date=August 9, 2008 |network=[[GMA Network|GMA]] |season=1 |number=13 |last=Velasquez |first=Regine (host)}}</ref>
 |Viewers= 8.4%<ref name="final ratings">{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Erwin |title=TV Ratings (Aug. 8-11): ''Dyosa'' enters rating contest gracefully |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2390/tv-ratings-aug-8-11-dyosa-enters-rating-contest-gracefully |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |date=August 12, 2008 |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526165603/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2390/tv-ratings-aug-8-11-dyosa-enters-rating-contest-gracefully?s=nq0p9okjtdf799j7r5b1903ed4 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | ShortSummary= Performed song(s): "Sana Maulit Muli", "In Another Lifetime", "Muli", "Di Na Natuto", "Only Hope", "Shout for Joy"
}}
|}

==Broadcast==
''Songbird'' debuted on [[GMA Network]] on May 15, 2008, as a replacement for the drama series ''[[E.S.P. (TV series)|E.S.P.]]'' for its 11:00 pm Thursday late-night slot.<ref name="Songbird PEP"/> After airing two episodes, the show moved to Saturday nights on May 31,<ref name="3rd epi"/><ref name="3rd epi ratings"/> and remained there until its final episode on August 9. By the end of its run, ''Songbird'' had aired a total of 13 episodes.<ref name="final epi"/><ref name="final ratings"/>

==Personnel==
Credits are adapted from the television show itself.<ref name="Songbird TV"/>

'''Band members'''
{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
*Regine Velasquez{{spaced ndash}}lead vocals and presenter
*Raul Mitra{{spaced ndash}}music director
*Bobby Rasco{{spaced ndash}}bass guitar
*Noel Mendez{{spaced ndash}}guitar 
*Bond Samson{{spaced ndash}}keyboard
*Michael Alba{{spaced ndash}}drums 
*Marisse Borlaza{{spaced ndash}}backing vocals
*Tanya Marquez{{spaced ndash}}backing vocals
*Anthony Cailao{{spaced ndash}}backing vocals
{{div col end}}

'''Production'''
{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Wilma V. Galvante]]{{spaced ndash}}executive in charge of production
* Perry Lansigan{{spaced ndash}}executive producer
* Darling de Jesus{{spaced ndash}}supervising producer
* Lui Cadag{{spaced ndash}}associate producer
* Bang Arespacochaga{{spaced ndash}}senior program manager
* Paul Chia{{spaced ndash}}floor producer
* Archie Riola{{spaced ndash}}floor producer
* Jaime Mejia{{spaced ndash}}lighting director
* Agnes Caballa{{spaced ndash}}head writer
* [[Louie Ignacio]]{{spaced ndash}}stage and television director
* Noel Ubico{{spaced ndash}}assistant director
{{div col end}}

==Notes==
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==References==
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{{Regine Velasquez}}

[[Category:Regine Velasquez]]
[[Category:2008 Philippine television series debuts]]
[[Category:2008 Philippine television series endings]]
[[Category:Filipino-language television shows]]
[[Category:GMA Network variety shows]]