Chang Yu-sheng
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Background information | |
Chinese name | 張雨生 (traditional) |
Chinese name | 张雨生 (simplified) |
Pinyin | Zhāng Yǔshēng (Mandarin) |
Birth name | Chang Yu-sheng |
Born |
Magong, Penghu, Taiwan | 7 June 1966
Died |
12 November 1997 31) Tamsui District, Taipei, Taiwan | (aged
Occupation | Singer, songwriter, composer, record producer |
Genre(s) | Mandopop |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboard |
Voice type(s) | High Tenor |
Years active | 1988-1997 |
Parents |
張建民 張惠美 |
Influenced | A-mei, Roger Yang, Jasmine |
Alma mater | National Chengchi University |
Website | www.yu-sheng.org |
Tom Chang Yu-sheng (張雨生; 7 June 1966 – 12 November 1997) was a Taiwanese singer, songwriter and music producer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in Mandarin music history.
Early life
On 7 June 1966, Chang was born in Magong, Penghu, Taiwan. He was the eldest child, he had 2 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters. His father is a soldier.
He graduated from National Chengchi University.
In spare time, he was keen on music, basketball, swimming and reading.
Music career
Nicknamed "Music Magician", his major accomplishment as a producer may have been the pop singer A-mei.[1] While driving fatigued at 2:40 on 20 October 1997, he was injured in a fatal car accident and fell into a coma. He never regained consciousness and died on 12 November at the age of 31 after weeks of hospitalization.
He was known for his high vocals, capable of reaching notes up to D#6.[2]
Discography
Year | Album | Songs | Brief Introduction |
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1 November 1988 | 天天想你 |
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17 July 1989 | 想念我 |
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24 February 1992 | 带我去月球 |
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30 November 1992 | 大海 |
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24 August 1993 | 一天到晚游泳的魚 |
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5 September 1994 | 卡拉OK‧台北‧我 |
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27 March 1995 | 還是朋友 |
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12 July 1996 | 兩伊戰爭﹣紅色熱情 (EP) |
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14 July 1996 | 兩伊戰爭-白色才情 (EP) |
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14 October 1997 | 口是心非 |
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Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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1990 | 1st Golden Melody Awards | Best New Artist | N/A | Nominated |
2nd Golden Melody Awards | Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | Miss Me | Nominated | |
1993 | 5th Golden Melody Awards | Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | N/A | Nominated |
2017 | 28th Golden Melody Awards | Special Contribution Award | N/A | Honored |
References
- ↑ Zhong, Qiu (2007-11-25). "Tom Chang". CRI English. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
- ↑ Zhang Yu Sheng's High Notes (C5 - D#6) on YouTube