PAM PASTOR is a huge fan of American singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata, though Pam claims she’s not a serial fan, heh.

So imagine how she felt when she got to interview Rachael and watch her concert in Singapore. Here’s an excerpt from the Philippine Daily Inquirer story that’s online in INQUIRER.net Showbiz & Style:

The next day, I found myself sitting in Esplanade’s concert hall. Rachael and her band soon walked onstage and the show started. I had goosebumps the entire time.

She played a mix of old and new songs and charmed the audience with her wit and humor. “I don’t think anyone’s going to compare me to Norah Jones after this. She’s not drunk and swearing. She’s always beautiful and classy. This next song is about an a**hole that d*cked me over,” she said, as the hall exploded in laughter.

She was hilarious. She said, “I’m sorry. I promised I wouldn’t swear at this show, it being a first impression and all, but I also have a policy about being true to myself.” The audience roared its approval.

She seemed sincerely in awe that people halfway across the world knew her songs. Drummer Chris Giraldi began the intro on “Be Your Love.” The audience screamed. Rachael said, “You guys know the song by the drumbeat?” When people roared a resounding yes, she asked everyone to sing the first line. Then she said, “I love you all!”