Ngoc Lan - Voice of an Angel

The First Diva of Vietnamese Pop Music - Ngoc Lan Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Ngoc Lan was queen of the Vietnamese pop music industry and was adored by millions of Vietnamese fans from all over the world. At the height of her popularity, Ngoc Lan became stricken with Multiple Sclerosis which prevented her from continuing with her music career and ultimately claim her life on March 6, 2001. I had the privilege to know and love her personally. Here is my tribute to Ngoc Lan.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Ngoc Lan 8: Yeu Dau Khon Nguoi

Ngoc Lan was on a winning streak. There wasn't anything she touched that didn't turn gold. This collection of beautiful Vietnamese love songs is indeed a delicious affair. Among my favorites were "Nang Thu", "Di Vang", "Tinh Yeu Den Trong Gia Tu", and "Quen Di Tinh Yeu Cu". Ngoc Lan's voice had clearly matured in this recording project. Never before had I heard Ngoc Lan sing with such passion. This is definitely one of Ngoc Lan's best works ever. I can listen to this album over and over again and never get tired of her beautiful voice. This is an album that was indeed hard to critique, because honestly there is nothing to critique. In many ways, this album reminds me of her work on one of her earlier albums that we all loved, "Nguoi Yeu Dau".