In May 1997, a news came that shocked the world - Teresa Teng died of illness at the age of 42. The goddess of music, who was once popular all over the world, has left the world forever, and countless fans mourn it.
However, at this difficult moment, veteran singer Li Guyi showed shocking disregard for Teresa Teng's death. In an interview, Li Guyi unabashedly commented that Teresa Teng is just "an ordinary singer in Taiwan, China" and "not worth remembering".
The remarks immediately caused an uproar. The majority of netizens have spoken out to condemn Li Guyi's lack of artistic vision and being too conceited.
People wonder whether Teresa Teng's achievements in the pop music industry are just the status of a "little singer"? Even in the past few decades, her charm still lingers, and the number of hits on her songs on major video websites even surpasses the hottest topics of the moment.
What is it that keeps the late diva so influential today? Is she really just an "ordinary singer"?
Teresa Teng officially entered the music scene in 1967 at the age of 14, and just two years later, her beautiful voice full of magic swept the whole Taiwan like a spring breeze, causing a fanatical sensation on the island.
Shortly thereafter, Teresa Teng was invited to Hong Kong for a month-long wonderful performance, and quickly established her pre-eminent position in the local entertainment industry.
In 1974, Teresa Teng stepped on the stage of Japan and instantly became the focus of attention in the Chinese music scene. Even today, Japanese variety shows are still happy to invite her to perform virtual performances across time and space, which shows her irreplaceable position in the local music industry.
In the early 80s, Teresa Teng had already begun a passionate concert tour in Southeast Asia. Wherever she goes, local listeners can enjoy her beautiful vocals.
Her album "Faint Love" has created a new chapter in the national style of songs, the fierce collision of tradition and modernity, the perfect fusion of classical and pop, making people's perception of the unique charm of language more profound.
Her classic work "May People Be Long" is still an indispensable song for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In 1984, Teresa Teng shined in the familiar Taipei and celebrated the 15th year of her singing career with 15 grand concerts. At that time, she was glamorous and bold enough to experiment with new trends, which made fans regard her as "a billion applause".
At the same time, she has also received two prestigious global honors, which are still difficult to surpass today.
Unexpectedly, in 1987, Teresa Teng released her last album "I Only Care About You", and then retired in a low-key manner. In May 1995, the great goddess of music finally passed away at the age of 42.
Although Teresa Teng has been away from the world for many years, her influence is like an eternal force that still lingers in today's Internet age. Her songs have surpassed trending topics on major video sites, which is amazing.
Teresa Teng: An immortal "symbol of the music world"
With her unique voice and moving singing voice, Teresa Teng once became the most dazzling star in the Chinese music scene. In 1967, at the age of 14, she signed a contract with a brokerage company and officially entered the music scene, and only two years later, her beautiful voice full of magic swept the whole Taiwan like a spring breeze, causing a fanatical sensation on the island.
In 1973, Teresa Teng was invited to Hong Kong for a month-long wonderful performance, which allowed her to quickly establish her pre-eminent status in the local entertainment industry.
In 1974, she stepped onto the stage of Japan and became the focus of attention in the Chinese music scene for a while. Even today, Japanese variety shows are still happy to invite her to perform virtual performances across time and space, fully demonstrating her high status in the local music industry.
In the early 80s, Teresa Teng had already begun a passionate concert tour in Southeast Asia. Wherever she goes, local listeners can enjoy her beautiful vocals.
Her album "Faint Love" has created a new chapter in the national style of songs, the fierce collision of tradition and modernity, the perfect fusion of classical and pop, making people's perception of the unique charm of language more profound.
Her classic work "May People Be Long" is still an indispensable song for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In 1984, Teresa Teng shined in the familiar Taipei and celebrated the 15th year of her singing career with 15 grand concerts. At that time, she was glamorous and bold enough to experiment with new trends, which made fans regard her as "a billion applause".
At the same time, she has also received two prestigious global honors, which are still difficult to surpass today.
Unexpectedly, in 1987, Teresa Teng released her last album "I Only Care About You", and then retired in a low-key manner. At the age of 34, she was unable to continue her world tour due to serious health problems.
Sadly, in May 1995, the great goddess of music finally passed away at the age of 42.
Although Teresa Teng has been away from the world for many years, her influence is like an eternal force that still lingers in today's Internet age. Her songs have surpassed trending topics on major video sites, and there is even a special video to explore "why my parents love Teresa Teng so much".
What is amazing is that this singer with a sweet voice is still full of humor and lively nature, which is unforgettable.
At an important concert, Teresa Teng boldly and innovatively adapted the lyrics of the classic song "Gao Shan Qing", and humorously sang "The girls in Alishan are not as beautiful and moving as me, only I, Teresa Teng, are as bright as the bright moon".
Then, with a sincere smile, she invited the audience to come to the stage to correct her. This ridiculous spirit of "those who can go up, those who can't retreat" immediately triggered thunderous applause and laughter from the audience.
At another concert, she said "thank you for the flowers, and I hope to give more flowers" to the fans. This straightforward examination of the self is full of witty and interesting humor.
Authoritative figures in the music industry have praised this, believing that Teresa Teng can be called a "legend" in the entertainment industry.
It can be said that Teresa Teng's influence transcends time and space and is deeply imprinted in the memories of countless people. Her singing voice and image have become a truly immortal "symbol of the music world".
And Li Guyi actually despises this music superstar so much, which is really incomprehensible.
A unique artistic exploration
In contrast, Li Guyi's artistic path is equally magnificent. Her first career was not as a singer, but as a dancer. In 1962, at the age of 20, she officially entered the film industry, and won the Outstanding Performance Award for her wonderful performance in the movie "Mending the Pot".
In the three years since, she has been sticking to her career as an actress and has a persistent love for art.
In 1967, the wheel of fate quietly turned, and Li Guyi met the famous vocalist Jin Tielin. The two fell in love with each other, and soon they got married. Coincidentally, Li Guyi became a student of Jin Tielin, and under his careful guidance, she gradually grew into an outstanding singing artist.
In 1974, Li Guyi was honored to join the Central Orchestra and officially stepped into the deeper field of singing art. In 1979, she sang a touching ending song for the TV series "Legend of the Three Gorges", which caused a nationwide uproar.
Some even define it as "the first pop music in the mainland in the new era", while others slander it as "vulgar music".
In the face of doubts, Li Guyi still adheres to his unique understanding of music. She is eager to continue to explore on the road of art, relying on emotion, and conveying true feelings through singing.
She admitted frankly that at that time, there was a wave of lyricism in the Chinese music scene, and some people degraded these songs as "hooligan songs", and she, as a pioneer, also became the focus of attention.
In 1983, Li Guyi sang on the Spring Festival Gala for the first time and sang as many as 9 classic songs in one go, which can be called a wonderful independent concert. She performed irreplaceable masterpieces such as "Greeting the Motherland", "Song of Spring" and "Bosom Friend", including the controversial "Love".
This feat is unparalleled to this day, and she has become a household name and well-known singer, and her singing "My Motherland and Me" has spread all over the world.
For the next thousands of days and nights, Li Guyi was always full of courage to explore and innovate, trying works that seemed unattainable. She deeply feels that the music culture of the mainland is either too grand and far-reaching, or full of simple and rustic flavor, but lacks a relaxed and pleasant genre.
So, in 1986, she founded the China Light Music Ensemble, and worked in this team for 14 years.
In these golden years, Li Guyi unreservedly put all his best energy and energy into them. Her dedication and hard work have finally borne fruit, and many big names in the music industry have given high praise to the wonderful performance of this light musical troupe.
They believe that Li Guyi is not only an outstanding pioneer on the road of literary and artistic innovation in the mainland, but also a bright light leading a new era of Chinese literature and art.
Even in Europe, Li Guyi became the first Chinese singer to hold a solo concert. In Paris, France, and the Netherlands, she has given critically acclaimed solo performances.
Today, every festive season, we can always hear her affectionately singing "Unforgettable Tonight" in the Spring Festival Gala. Although she was unable to attend the Spring Festival Gala in 2023 for some reason, she disclosed the real reason for her absence on social media.
The complementary relationship between the two major singers
To sum up, Teresa Teng and Li Guyi do have obvious differences in musical styles. The former represents the charm of pop music, and her singing voice is full of moving melodies of friendship and love; The latter appeared as a national-level performance artist, and her good voice echoed around the long river of history, singing the broad feelings of the nation and the country.
Although the two artists have their own acting paths and attract different audiences, as veteran singers with high public recognition, they should respect each other and show the height they deserve.
However, Li Guyi made a demeaning evaluation of Teresa Teng in a moment of grief after her death, which is really incomprehensible. Has she forgotten that Teresa Teng's singing voice swept the entire Chinese music scene like a spring breeze and became the most dazzling star of that era? Even now, there are still a large number of netizens who are fascinated by her classic works.
Could it be that Teresa Teng's status as an "ordinary singer" alone can erase her huge influence in the pop music industry? In contrast, although Li Guyi has made great achievements in the domestic music market, her popularity is hardly comparable to that of Teresa Teng.
The charm of the latter once transcended borders and became famous all over the world, fascinating countless people. And even in Li Guyi's most glorious period, her influence was mostly limited to China.
This is perhaps the main difference between the two singers.
Teresa Teng represents the charm of pop music, her singing can touch the heartstrings of a wide range of listeners, while Li Guyi is good at expressing affectionate national feelings.
Two completely different styles, but both have achieved achievements in their respective fields and have become irreplaceable musical giants.
Despite this, Li Guyi still made harsh judgments on Teresa Teng. This undoubtedly shows her contempt and prejudice against this peer.
Regrettably, even though Teresa Teng has been dead for many years, her influence still lingers. Her unique personality charm, lively and mischievous personality, and honest expression of self have deeply touched countless audiences.
Although Li Guyi has established her own status in China, her artistic achievements are far from reaching the point where she can despise others.
Perhaps in Li Gu's eyes, Teresa Teng is just a "little singer" from Taiwan, but for the majority of fans, she is the real immortal "symbol of the music world".