The original singer of the song "South Flight of Geese" is Shan Xiurong.
Shan Xiurong, born in 1946, Hangu, China Opera and Dance Theater, famous soprano singer. She is a member of the Chinese Musicians' Association and a director of the Chinese Society for Ethnic Vocal Music Research.
In 1979, the shooting of the movie "Returning to the Heart" starring Sichin Gao Wa was completed, and the success of the movie's interlude "Flying Wild Geese" established Shan Xiu Rong's position in the field of singing, and also laid the foundation for the development of her singing career in the future.
The song "Returning Like an Arrow" was written by Li Jun, composed by Li Weicai, and sung by the famous Chinese soprano Shan Xiurong, and then expanded by the singer Zhu Fengbo, whose influence spread all over the country. The song is moving with love and has a beautiful melody. The song has been sung by many people, such as Zhu Fengbo and Zhaolang.
Review of the song "Flying Geese"
"Flying Geese" is the meaningful ending theme song of the movie "Returning to the Heart", which is highly praised for both its composition and its singing. The song absorbs the flavor of northeastern folk songs, but is also close to the style of modern lyric songs, which not only celebrates the hero's indomitability and perseverance, but also expresses the longing of the hero and heroine for light and happiness.
The song is emotional and melodious. The song has a beautiful melody, the lyrics are far-reaching, and its artistic value focuses on the delicate portrayal of the inner emotional world of the characters, and the blazing richness of truth, goodness and beauty reflects the noble faith of the revolutionary soldiers. Its successful musical treatment sublimated the theme of the film, and laid a solid foundation for the film to win the 1979 Ministry of Culture Outstanding Film Award.