It's so interesting that this song (which I am guessing was recorded around the early 1960s) features singing that sounds so much like rap, with 7 syllables per line. Does this kind of speak-singing come from some form of Chinese opera or shuochang?
Definitely not, this song should be recorded in the early-mid 1940s. Chinese pop music in the 60s is performed in quite a different style. You can listen to Grace Chang's recordings on Youtube to get an idea on the typical 1960s Chinese pop/
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angie8851111 2 months ago
All Hong Kong has these days just craps !
scychan01 11 months ago
It's so interesting that this song (which I am guessing was recorded around the early 1960s) features singing that sounds so much like rap, with 7 syllables per line. Does this kind of speak-singing come from some form of Chinese opera or shuochang?
dbadagna 2 years ago
@dbadagna
Definitely not, this song should be recorded in the early-mid 1940s. Chinese pop music in the 60s is performed in quite a different style. You can listen to Grace Chang's recordings on Youtube to get an idea on the typical 1960s Chinese pop/
tanynzh 1 year ago
@dbadagna
The style could be adapted from Chinese opera. The lady's tweety bird singing gives a clue or two.
tanynzh 1 year ago
I have been listening to this song many times and never get tired. They are marvellous singers. I wish there are more such singers.
xoxomileycyrusxoxo90 2 years ago
Yes they are wonderful singers. Nowadays it is difficult to get good singers like them,.
xoxomileycyrusxoxo90 2 years ago
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xoxomileycyrusxoxo90 2 years ago
thanks
akwong96 3 years ago
really nice indeed
LuckyPeter888 3 years ago