Somewhere in Hong Kong.
After a man and a woman parted at the airport, the woman left the airport alone, hearing bursts of singing in her ears.
"Looking back slowly, I recall the nights that once belonged to us. Honghong is still you, the bright sunshine that gave me my heart.
I shed these foolish tears, hoping for your sympathy and forgiveness. Tomorrow morning I'll leave you, and the road may feel long and lonely for a moment. There's so much to say, but it's a pity we'll soon be on opposite sides.
The song was melodious and slightly sad, as if tailor-made for her mood at the moment, and every note gently struck her heartstrings.
The woman's pace slowed down unconsciously, and the noise around her seemed to be isolated by the song, leaving her with only her memories.
She recalled every moment of her past with her boyfriend, the laughter, arguments, hugs and tears, all replaying in her mind like a movie reel.
"I will leave you tomorrow morning, and the road may be long and lonely." This line of lyrics was like a prophecy, causing an indescribable sadness to well up in her heart.
She knew that this separation might mean they would be separated forever. In the days to come, she would have to face the ups and downs of life alone, and perhaps she would no longer have his warm embrace to rely on.
"Go buy a copy of Deng Lijun's new album, "Walking on the Road of Life." After seeing the radio promotion, the woman said to herself softly, as if she was looking for a kind of comfort, a way to put her current mood into music.
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Deng Lijun's first Cantonese album became an instant hit in Hong Kong thanks to Deng Lijun's fame, PolyGram's promotion and the classic songs written by Zhang Qiurui.
At every moment and in every place in Hong Kong, there are people who are inspired and moved by the songs in this album.
Cantonese songs from "Walking Along the Road of Life" are played in shops on the streets and alleys.
Radio stations were competing to play the album "Walking on the Road of Life". The program hotline was flooded with enthusiastic calls from fans, and the songs requested were basically the six songs "Walking on the Road of Life", "Falling Snow", "Thousands of Songs", "Evening Breeze Blowing in My Heart", "Infatuation in Exchange for Deep Love", and "A Person Has a Dream".
The album sold 5,500 copies on its first day of release.
In 1976, if an album sold 5,500 copies a day, it meant it was going to be a huge hit.
These days, an album that can sell more than 5,000 copies on the first day is a rare number, enough to shock the entire music industry.
As word of mouth continued to spread, the sales of the album "Walking on the Road of Life" soared rapidly as if it had wings.
On the second day, 7,888 tickets were sold, on the third day, 8,005 tickets were sold, and on the fourth and fifth days, which were Saturday and Sunday, sales again exploded, with 9,300 and 10,500 tickets sold respectively.
This sales momentum not only surprised PolyGram's top management, but also stunned industry insiders and music fans.
Finally, analyzing the reasons, Deng Lijun’s popularity and the fact that every song included in this album is a classic song, both the lyrics and the composition can touch people’s hearts.
The song has a brisk rhythm and is catchy, perfectly matching the musical aesthetics and emotional needs of the public at that time.
In addition, PolyGram also made an important contribution to the marketing and promotion of this album.
Through multi-channel publicity strategies, including TV commercials, radio charts, magazine covers and inside page interviews, the exposure and popularity of Deng Lijun and her new album were comprehensively improved.
People in the circle were already interested in Deng Lijun after seeing that all the lyrics and music were written by Xingchen Dahai for her new album. Now they see that every song he wrote is a classic, and has won wide acclaim and reputation after being tested by the market.
Now they are extremely eager to know Xingchen Dahai’s contact information and want to invite him to sing songs and create a new album for them.
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In Hong Kong, a long queue formed outside a video store. A high school girl came into the store and took out some bills.
"Do you still have Deng Lijun's new album, 'Walking on the Road of Life'? Give me five copies."
"The purchase limit is two per person, and a cassette costs twenty yuan. There is no limit on vinyl records, and they are ninety-nine each." The cashier didn't even look up. Not only were there many people queuing up to buy records, but there were also many people paying. In addition, the staff were also busy shuttling between the shelves and the cash register, holding stacks of beautifully packaged records in their hands, trying their best to meet the needs of every customer.
The store is filled with the unique scent of ink from new records and the unique smell of plastic from old tapes, creating a unique nostalgic atmosphere.
The high school-aged woman looked a little disappointed after hearing this, but she quickly pulled out more money from her wallet and said, "Okay, I'll take two cassettes and a vinyl record."
At that moment, the store's radio suddenly began to play. It was Deng Lijun's gentle and magnetic voice, playing the prelude to "Walking on the Road of Life." As the music began, the entire store seemed enveloped by a warm energy, and customers stopped in their tracks, immersing themselves in the melody that was about to flow.
"Wow, it's 'A Stroll Along the Road of Life'!" someone exclaimed softly.
"Yes, this song is so beautiful and inspiring. Every time I listen to it, I feel comfortable all over, as if all the fatigue and sleepiness have been swept away. The lyrics are inspiring and make people sway to the rhythm involuntarily, and their mood becomes happy and positive." Another customer echoed.
"This song is more than just a piece of music; it's a force that can unleash one's inner potential. It reminds us that no matter what difficulties and setbacks we encounter, we must maintain a firm belief and a positive attitude, forge ahead courageously, and continue to pursue our dreams and goals.
Every time I hear this song, I recall those moments that made my blood boil, those moments that strengthened my faith. It reinforces my belief that as long as I have a dream in my heart and a path under my feet, I can create a brilliant life of my own. Customers waiting to buy albums at the music store, after hearing this song, can't wait to buy the record and go back to listen to it.
The high school-aged woman held the record she had just purchased, her face brimming with satisfaction and joy. She gently stroked the cover of the vinyl record, her eyes gleaming with endless admiration and love for Deng Lijun.
At the same time, similar scenes happened in audio-visual stores in other parts of Hong Kong. Not only were there long queues waiting to buy this record, but some audio-visual stores even ran out of stock. When they called to restock, they found that it was out of stock. At the end of the day, they lost hundreds of Hong Kong dollars in profit, which made the owners of various audio-visual stores in Hong Kong beat their chests and stamp their feet.
This is also the sea of stars, which made him famous for his lyrics and music, which are definitely excellent.
This album not only caused a craze in Hong Kong, but also quickly spread to Southeast Asia.
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