周璇 - 花樣的年華

[101hitquick]

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[astitosti]

Lyrics?

[qyalexwen]

Whenever I heard the "lonely island" line, tears come to my eyes. Her love for the country was great!

[scychan01]

Much better than new songs these days.

[peterhctsang]

when listening to this song, thinking of my dad

[ylfriends]

I knew this was by Zhou Xuan! Her voice has something very distinct and unique to it.

[bianselong123]

那个时候的中国电影以及这些像周旋一样明星，真是经典！

[desertcat08]

我頭一次聽到這一首周璇唱的“花樣的年華”的時候我正在東京, 當時1966年我剛從日本橫濱山下町142號的中華學校高中部畢­業在東京開始工作. 現在聼起這一首歌覺得還是像以前那麽的美好, 真是讓我想起以前的許多囘憶來; 時間過得真快啊!

[Dream9748]

@desertcat08 你現在幾碎了=.=

[desertcat08]

@Dream9748 我四年前退休，今年64，可以說還不算太老吧！

[soulglow8]

@desertcat08 May I ask why would Zhou Xuan's songs in Chinese be broadcast in Japan after WW2? For my curiosity, why would there be such a concentration of Chinese children to warrant the operation of a Chinese school ( 中華學校 ) in 橫濱?

In the 1960's, our parents' generation still had vivid memories of the horror & sufferings caused by Japan's aggressive invasion of China, they wouldn't eagerly work in Japan & send their children to a school there unless they had to!

[soulglow8]

@desertcat08 May I ask why would Zhou Xuan's songs in Chinese be broadcast in Japan after WW2? For my curiosity, why would there be such a concentration of Chinese children to warrant the operation of a Chinese school ( 中華學校 ) in 橫濱?

In the 1960's, our parents' generation still had vivid memories of the horror & sufferings caused by Japan's aggressive invasion of China, they wouldn't eagerly work in Japan & send their children to a school there unless they had to! Please enlighten me.

[desertcat08]

@soulglow8 It was not broadcasted via radio or TV in Japan, rather, it was a record album given to me from a friend of mind. The Chinese school in Yokohama, Japan that I went to was essentially for the education of Chinese children of overseas Chinese parents (華僑), so that they would learn Japanese, Chinese Mandarin, and English. By the way, the school was located right in the heart of Yokohama Chinatown, and it's still there now.

[soulglow8]

@desertcat08 Thank you very much for your reply. It must have been a good school! Was it funded privately by the Chinese parents? Did the Japanese government fund it fully or partially?

I'm glad to know that the Japanese leadership allowed such a school to exist at that time. I don't think China allowed Japanese to be taught in any public school after WW2. A few international schools existed only for the children of the foreign diplomats & business community, where English was taught.

[soulglow8]

@desertcat08 The most effective ways to achieve peace & goodwill among peoples of different countries is to encourage the understanding, respect & appreciation of each other`s language & culture.

Later, singers & actors who were admired in both Japan & China (e.g. Li XiangLan, Teresa Teng…) have contributed to dissolving some prejudice, misunderstanding & hatred among the 2 peoples.

[desertcat08]

@soulglow8 I agree with you wholeheartedly! :)

[soulglow8]

@desertcat08 Zhou Xuan, whose music would have enchanted the Japanese nationals while they were in China before the end of WW2, might have inspired some neutralizing effect on the induced hostility between the 2 citizenry. What do you think?

[benkei242]

@desertcat08 Hi Desertcat! I am curious about your experiences growing up in Yokohama Chinatown. I'm currently researching the history of Yokohama. I met some people who attended the Yamate school, but not Chûka gakuin in Yamashita-cho. Do you know anybody who was a student there in 1952?

[desertcat08]

@benkei242 I was only there for a year to attend my last year of high school in the mid 60's. Since I have had no contact with my former classmates upon my graduation from that school, I am afraid that I am unable to help you with your request, sorry!

[12timlow]

by 1946, the war is over. The Chinese people at last has some peace but nation is in turmoil...............how sad were the Chinese people at that time but their spirit is strong as ever. May the modern China be strong and no nation ever dare to invade this holy land again.

[ilovesongsism]

都可以看到那時代的好萊塢的影子 像女髮型 男西裝 及抽煙的模式

[minjohntu]

好懷念這些老歌,但那時我們才是小學年紀,是從簡單型的收音機中­一面做功課,一面聽周旋的美妙歌聲,

[ymk0106]

九九國慶, 國運久久! 祝 中華民國九十九歲生日快樂! 中華民國萬歲!

[anglaisheng]

自小我就爱老歌，谁说老歌是老人听的？如果，在大学，我有的选择­，我的论文一定做老歌！！

[souw0773]

@anglaisheng 老歌比較有風味阿~

[comehereformusic]

i'm 17 years old and i'm really hoping that people my age can listen to these 老歌 more. the last century china has really been a mess and it looks as if this generation we are about to just throw away the cultural legacy left behind.

[bingo820114]

@comehereformusic totally agree!!

[Exult]

@comehereformusic I'm in the same boat, double thumbs up

[mimichanyt]

周璇樣子漂亮, 聲音又甜美, 是上天妒忌她太完美了! 如果在世, 只 不過八十餘歲. 是因她不幸遇著個騙財騙色的壞人, 不瘋癲才怪! ,要是 她多活二十年, 後期的樂壇應是另一番景象吧~~~(若逃不出共產黨的魔掌, 一樣無好日子過的).

[a75567556]

我有點疑惑阿~一般的留聲機一有錄音功能嗎? 這個片段是周璇唱歌邊開錄音呢!

[janet53770]

好夢幻的旋律,太好聽了^^

[Mikabaybu]

Thank you very much.

[dczhang8211]

不朽的好歌. ...我們爸媽有他們的花樣的年華...我們這代也有我們花樣的­年華...我們下一代會有他們的花樣的年華...., 只是; 上一代和我這一代, 附帶著太多的血淚和辛酸. 希望年輕的, 和以後的世代, 有真正美好的花樣的年華!

[sccd71]

没有日本，共党就不会做大。

日本必须彻底抹去，不然还会给中国带来麻烦。

[patrickdcyau]

I like Chow Hsuan. I already collected more than 120 of her songs.

[unitedseven7]

you should post it on youtube and share with us !!

[patrickdcyau]

I see there have been already many of her songs posted. Maybe you tell me which one you like (not already on youtube) and I will post it.

[dczhang8211]

Can someone show me how to upload song into youtube? I have lot's good Chines songs most of them were from 60's to 80's.

[wc200709]

Just sign in and click upload

[mymogatemyhw]

"bing xue cong ming" means crystally cleaver,and smart. This is a very common idiom.

[voyeurbug]

what does this song mean?

[Leon8123]

Best of Zhou Xuan!!!

Thank You Very Much For Sharing.

[l2tsp]

自由的时代自由的人

从着装就可以读出

[xiaomaodamao]

周旋是传奇。在那个特定的历史环境下造就的传奇。

[lvdagun]

日本人不仅杀了那么多中国人，更可愤 的是破坏了中国的现代化进程。

如果民国能顺利发展到现在，中国是无可限量的。

而现在大多数中国人仍然被人奴役着。。。

[1911Oct10]

同感。

[wkl168]

To the violin players of the world, the vibrato separates a good player from a mediocre one. Listen to Zhou Xuan's vibrato, especially in this clip, you will see why she stood above all other singers of her time.

[iamyourteddybear]

err I don't completely agree to that.. (first part)

[strayelu]

这首歌还是挺积极向上的。。

[estella1927]

因为中国成语里有"冰雪聪明"这个词

[guyfrommalaysia]

Hello. Does anyone know the meaning of "Bing Xue Yang de Cong Ming" in the lyrics? Why did the composer use Ice and Snow to describe cleverness?

Can someone interpret it for me please?

Zhou Xuan

[harpsichordstring]

Probably because it is clear and white...

[allstarsabc]

clever and smart, used to decorate a sweet girl~~.

Snow white you know,and clever plus.

[strayelu]

冰雪聪明（bing xue cong ming）

[guyfrommalaysia]

谢谢各位指点！

[sakurasoh]

She was pretty

[Kiriru1376]

Looks great!Thanks!

[Bistruk]

so beautyfull... soul stirring T_T

[xiujensg]

I'd heard her songs n like most of them very much. Finally I got a chance to see her real person here. Thanks for sharing! :-D

[orcaskat]

Thanks for sharing these videos. I grew up in HK with her songs, this is the first time I actually see how she looked like. I felt like a little kid again. You would not know how homesick I feel right now, especially on this Chinese New Year Day. Thanks again, have a great year.

[asange]

hao ge !

[siuwahchan]

Thanks "hkbbs", this is Awesome.

[Inujin]

This song always touches my heart! T_T

[Inujin]

This song always touches my heart T_T

[ienjoyverymuch]

In 1950 Chou Shuen was in HK and healthy.She returned to Shanghai coz fell in communist propaganda, Few years later news told that she was sick and DIED. Who caused her death?

[siuwahchan]

You are 100% correct. If she would have remained in Hong Kong she could have lived longer.

[geniusxyzzz]

but HK was so poor back then and maybe she was a bit home sick too anyway what a poor woman

[phyphy777]

When she actually sang this song, it was at her life's turning point, whereby she was so devastated that she fell into depression.

[phyphy777]

Zhou Xuan's 50th death anniversary is this year's September 20th. There will be a "Tribute to Zhou Xuan"

on 8th september, here in Singapore at the Esplanade. Tickets on sale at all sistic outlets. Please support!!

[ienjoyverymuch]

Look at her. In 1946 she was still so young and lovely. But 10 years later she died in Shanghai under the hand of communists.

[phyphy777]

Anyway, she died on 22 September 1957, officially due to brain encephalitis.

[Inujin]

I love this song very much ^_^

[chankath]

Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[edmame]

a lot of people probably heard this first from wong kar-wai's movie