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In the 1980s, the Hong Kong pop music scene reached its peak after a period of brewing. A significant factor in this success was the promotion of Cantonese songs through TV dramas in the 70s and 80s, which deeply embedded these songs in the hearts of the people. Singing drama songs became a crucial step for many popular superstars of that time, such as Roman Tam, Kenneth Tsang, Jenny Tseng, and Danny Chan. This book explores the rise and fall of TV drama songs during that era, delving into the behind-the-scenes struggles between TV stations, the scripts of classic TV dramas, and the development of popular male and female singers who performed these songs. Step into the time tunnel and relive the craze of drama songs as we take a nostalgic journey through this captivating period.
- AuthorHuang Guoen
- PublisherExtraordinary Publishing House
- Publication Date2018
In this book, veteran record collector Wong Kwok Yan pays tribute to the late Danny Chan, a superstar of the local music scene who passed away in 1993. Wong delves into each of Danny's albums, listening to his songs and combing through newspapers and magazines from that era. Through this exploration, the book aims to recreate Danny Chan's extraordinary life, including his rise and fall in the music scene, his creative journey, the meaning behind his songs, and the transformative changes in the Hong Kong music scene of the 1980s and 1990s. The book also features a chapter dedicated to introducing Danny Chan's albums, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this iconic singer and serving as a deep tribute to his legacy.
- AuthorHuang Guoen
- PublisherExtraordinary Publishing House
- Publication Date2022
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