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Alan Tam, 72, stands in the center of the stage under the spotlight, dressed in a crisp black suit, his jet-black hair is already silver, but his complexion exudes a fearless and calm demeanor.
When he clenched the microphone, the familiar singing voice resounded throughout the scene: "Where the wind blows, it becomes the hometown ......" accompanied by a passionate melody, his arms danced with it, and his steps were light and steady.
A young audience member pointed to Alan Tam on the stage and asked his friends: "Look, is the old man who insists on singing in the rain the principal we are familiar with?" ”
His friend nodded affirmatively and replied, "It's him, the legendary Alan Tam." It is said that at a concert held outdoors, the sudden heavy rain prompted the staff to ask for a suspension of the performance, but he firmly refused. ”
"Why?" The young man asked, confused.
"He said, 'How can I enjoy this feast in the rain alone before the audience has put on their raincoats?' The friend explained with a smile, "This is the professional ethics of the older generation of artists, as well as the incomparable enthusiasm and persistent pursuit of the music career."
On stage, Alan Tam performed the song to the last note, and then bowed deeply 90 degrees, indicating that the performance had come to a successful conclusion. The audience burst into thunderous applause, and some even shouted "Come on, Headmaster!" He responded with a sincere smile, waving to the audience in all directions.
In the past, he was one of the "Three Kings of Music" who was a household name and had countless fanatical fans. Although time flies and the years are merciless, he still has that innocent and unwavering love for music, and every time he stands on the stage, he devotes himself wholeheartedly, and strives to show his unremitting pursuit and dedication to the cause of art.
As he was leaving, a staff member stepped forward, handed him a glass of warm water and asked him about his condition with concern. Alan Tam shook his head lightly and said with a smile: "It's okay, I feel good."
He looked around, his eyes showed a trace of indescribable nostalgia, and whispered to himself: "This stage has accompanied me for the whole time of my life."
Whenever Alan Tam is mentioned, people always think of the glorious history of the Hong Kong music scene. At that time, there was the reputation of "three kings and one queen", in which the "king" refers to Chen Baiqiang, Alan Tam and Leslie Cheung, and the "queen" is Anita Mui.
The deep friendship between Alan Tam and them is a good story in the music world.
Recalling the friendship with Chen Baiqiang when he was young, Alan Tam is still full of guilt. At that time, they sang together in a small bar in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and Chan Pak-keung, as Chung's brother, often sat in the audience to enjoy their wonderful performances.
"I think back to the time when his figure just stepped on the stage, playing the strings softly, and the touching sound of heaven flowed out like a clear spring, making every lady present crazy and screaming with excitement!" Alan Tam recalled with emotion, his eyes flashing with deep regret and regret.
However, in the face of the major setbacks in Chen Baiqiang's life, he failed to give any substantial help. In 1991, He Chaoqiong was forced to marry Xu Jinheng, and Chen Baiqiang was disheartened and composed a lyric song full of melancholy.
The irresponsible media even maliciously spread rumors that he had AIDS, which caused Chen Baiqiang to suffer a heavy blow and fall into the abyss of alcohol and depression.
In 1992, he died of a drug overdose at the age of 35.
The brilliant era of "three kings and one queen" has also come to an end.
When Anita Mui was mentioned, Alan Tam's eyes shone again. Anita Mui used to be the cheerleader of his hand-picked football team, often in and out of the locker room freely. "She's always picky about the body of her players and can judge anyone.
Alan Tam smiled, as if returning to that carefree good time.
Whenever Anita Mui holds a concert, Alan Tam always attends as a backup dancer and expresses his most sincere wishes to her in his own unique way. His fingers unconsciously flailed in the air, as if reliving the old dance.
Anita Mui passed away in 2003, and at her funeral, Alan Tam saw off this dear friend with trembling hands, tears pouring out like a flood that burst the embankment. After "Three Kings and One Queen", Anita Mui will always be engraved in our hearts.
has experienced the glorious years of "three kings and one queen", and the competition between Alan Tam and Leslie Cheung is even more fierce.
In 1979, their debut novels came out at the same time, but their fates were diametrically opposed. Alan Tam's "Fighting Star" quickly became popular across the country as soon as it was launched, and fans sang along, and the singing echoed in the streets and alleys for a long time.
And Leslie Cheung's "Valentine's Day" sold dismally and was unknown.
A few years later, Alan Tam has become the undisputed upstart in the music industry. In 1984, he set a new record by holding six solo concerts at the Hung Hom Coliseum in Hong Kong.
Alan Tam, who is now in his prime, is still full of energy when he talks about this past: "That year, I invited Chow Yun-fat to wear a vest and shorts to cheer me on, and the fans in the audience were crazy! Countless warm applause came like a tsunami, and I still remember the excitement vividly.
In contrast, Mr. Leslie Cheung has experienced a long wait of eight years. However, it wasn't until 1984 that his masterpiece "Monika" shocked the music scene like a rocket, and became a legend! From that historic moment on, the music industry was definitively torn apart into two opposing camps.
"I can see the battle between the two fans clearly!" Alan Tam sighed helplessly, his face a little angry. "Leslie Cheung's fan base is huge and passionate, which is truly amazing.
At that time, in a barber shop in Guangzhou, as long as you could cut a 'Guorong partial' hairstyle, you would have to charge a high fee of up to 50 yuan! And his pirated tapes cost only 30 yuan a plate, which is almost equivalent to a month's income for ordinary wage earners.
The hostility between fans on both sides has intensified. "Some fans even sent dark coins to each other, which is really infuriating!" Alan Tam slapped the table excitedly.
At a grand awards ceremony, there was a fierce physical conflict, and the scene fell into chaos for a while.
In the end, the two superstars had to make a difficult choice, Alan Tam tearfully sang "Wordless Gratitude", announcing that he would never accept any awards from now on; And Leslie Cheung resolutely chose to "quit the music scene".
In fact, as early as the peak of his career, Alan Tam had already begun to turn to the commercial battlefield. In 1987, he co-founded "Good Friends Pictures Co., Ltd." with famous actors Zeng Zhiwei and Teddy Robin, officially setting foot in the field of film and television investment.
"At that time, I had a unique insight and passion for investing." Alan Tam proudly said that his expression was full of a sense of accomplishment, "In the most glorious years of my life, I once served as the chairman of more than 20 listed companies at the same time.
He looked around at his lavish villa, his eyes filled with nostalgia for the glory days of the past. The accumulation of wealth in those years has made his life extremely comfortable and comfortable now.
In addition to devoting himself to the film and television industry, Alan Tam is also a master trader in the real estate market. According to reliable insiders, he has already laid out numerous real estate projects many years ago, and owns as many as 9 properties in various areas of Hong Kong.
Over time, the value of these properties has multiplied several times, with a total market capitalisation of over HK$600 million.
Alan Tam's private secretary duly handed over a thick stack of papers, which were the latest portfolio reports. Flipping through the report, the numbers shine in front of his eyes like a jumping note: in addition to real estate, he also holds shares of a number of listed companies, and its investment value is even more impressive.
The secretary sighed sympathetically and regretfully: "With your brilliant past achievements and rich and majestic wealth today, it is enough for you to enjoy your old age with fame and fortune indifferently. "
Alan Tam calmly closed the document in his hand, and a proud smile slowly bloomed on his face: "That's true, I don't need to be trapped by money for a long time, and my life is worry-free." However, why does Alan Tam still choose to stick to the stage? In the face of all kinds of speculation and doubts from the outside world, how should he respond?
One day, in the lounge of a grand event, Alan Tam was concentrating on sorting out his performance costumes.
When Alan Tam heard this, his brows frowned slightly, and he replied with a confused face: "How can they understand that at the peak of my career, I won many awards such as 'Most Popular Male Singer', 'Golden Melody Gold Award' and 'Best Selling Record Award', and my achievements far exceed those of today's idol singers."
The assistant smiled awkwardly and said nothing more. After a while, Alan Tam spoke again, revealing a hint of loss in his tone: "Maybe everyone is right, I should really retreat into the background at my age, so as not to be misunderstood as a 'bad singer'."
"Please don't say that, Headmaster." The assistant hurriedly comforted, "I know that every time you stand on the stage, you are fully engaged, bringing endless joy to the audience, and you have an incomparable passion for the music industry, which is the most precious quality."
Alan Tam bowed slightly, and his eyes rekindled with confidence: "Your words are full of wisdom."
He finally smiled, and a few kind wrinkles appeared in the corners of his eyes: "Do you remember that open-air concert in the pouring rain?" Although the staff suggested that the performance be suspended, I firmly refused.
The assistant was deeply moved by these words and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This is the high admiration and firm belief of the older generation of artists for professionalism!" "
"That's true." Alan Tam nodded solemnly and said earnestly, "As singers, we should serve the audience wholeheartedly and let the beautiful music be engraved in people's hearts forever."
This is the code of ethics for our industry.
In today's era of "mourning culture", the younger generation will inevitably have doubts and doubts about artists like Alan Tam who are old but still stick to their posts. However, we must give them full understanding and respect.
Once in a small city in Chinese mainland, Alan Tam had just successfully completed a wonderful performance. As he walked back to the hotel with a difficult step, he stumbled upon a group of young men talking to each other, as if they were discussing something passionately.
Instinctively, he slowed his pace, eager to hear the innermost voices of these young people.
"Look at that old man, he is already rich in the world, why is he still so keen on his career? Is he in a state of obsession? A young man is not shy about sharp words.
"Indeed, shouldn't we leave a stage space for those of us who come after us? It's just power-hungry! Another equally indignant young man chimed in.
Alan Tam paused for a moment, then showed a nonchalant smile. The years are merciless, and the idols of the past are gradually entering old age, which is a law of nature, and there is no need to be overly surprised. On the contrary, we should give full understanding and respect, so that those who have been glorious old artists can enjoy their old age in their own unique way.
As Alan Tam himself said, his motto is "25 years old". This youthful vitality and firm belief in the cause are the values that the older generation of artists are proud of.
For them, music and the stage are not just tools for making a living, but a kind of devout belief and life pursuit of art.
Stepping into the lobby of a luxury hotel, Alan Tam picked up a magazine and flipped to his interview page. His eyes fell on the lyrics he had written: "Emotions permeate the air, and the old world shines again".
In this complex and noisy world, there is still such a person, with such a firm attitude to adhere to the pure pursuit of music, that simple love of life, it is really a great luck.
"Headmaster, what's wrong with you?" The staff stepped forward to ask with concern.
Alan Tam shook his head lightly and replied with a confident smile: "It's okay, I'm just thinking about whether I can persevere until I am old as sung in the song I wrote."