Chang Yu-sheng
Tom Chang or Chang Yu-sheng (Chinese: 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.[1]
Chang Yu-sheng | |||||||
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Born | Chang Yu-sheng 7 June 1966 | ||||||
Died | 12 November 1997 31) Tamsui District, Taipei, Taiwan | (aged||||||
Alma mater | National Chengchi University | ||||||
Occupation | Singer, songwriter, composer, record producer | ||||||
Years active | 1988-1997 | ||||||
Parent(s) | 張建民 張惠美 | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 張雨生 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 张雨生 | ||||||
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Musical career | |||||||
Genres | Mandopop | ||||||
Instruments | Guitar, keyboard | ||||||
Website | www.yu-sheng.org |
Biography
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 as "Music Magician" in the Taiwanese music industry, one of his major accomplishment as a producer was to help the pop singer A-mei to achieve mainstream success.[2] He was known for his high vocals, capable of reaching notes up to D#6.[3]
Death
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.
Discography
Year | Album | Track listing |
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1 November 1988 | 天天想你 | Track listing
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17 July 1989 | 想念我 | Track listing
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24 February 1992 | 带我去月球 | Track listing
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30 November 1992 | 大海 | Track listing
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24 August 1993 | 一天到晚游泳的魚 | Track listing
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5 September 1994 | 卡拉OK‧台北‧我 | Track listing
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27 March 1995 | 還是朋友 | Track listing
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12 July 1996 | 兩伊戰爭﹣紅色熱情 (EP) | Track listing
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14 July 1996 | 兩伊戰爭-白色才情 (EP) | Track listing
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14 October 1997 | 口是心非 | Track listing
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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 | |
1992 | 4th Golden Melody Awards | Best Music Video | Take Me to the Moon" | Nominated |
1993 | 5th Golden Melody Awards | Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | N/A | Nominated |
1996 | 7th Golden Melody Awards | Song of the Year | "Still Friends" | Nominated |
1998 | 9th Golden Melody Awards | Album of the Year | Duplicity | Won |
Best Lyricist | "River" | Nominated | ||
2017 | 28th Golden Melody Awards | Special Contribution Award | N/A | Honored |
References
- "逝世屆滿20週年 金曲緬懷致敬永遠的張雨生". GQ Taiwan. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- Zhong, Qiu (25 November 2007). "Tom Chang". CRI English. Retrieved 18 December 2007.
- Zhang Yu Sheng's High Notes (C5 – D#6) on YouTube