Leslie Cheung - Love Fire - Music Box

Singer: Leslie Cheung Record Company: Capital Artists Release Date: 1986
Producers: Lai Siu-tin, Leslie Cheung

01. To confuse me
02. When feelings are at their peak
03. The Invisible Man
04. The Past
05. Choice of Love
06. Who resonates with this?
07. Edge of the Flame
08. Love Fire
09. Crazy Rock
10. Miracle

• The release of "Monica" in 1984 propelled Leslie Cheung's popularity to new heights. Starting with "Monica," Leslie Cheung underwent a glamorous transformation, entering the ranks of top-tier singers. In 1985, Leslie Cheung was in high spirits, achieving outstanding results in both the music and film industries.
• "For You I'm in Love" is an album released by Leslie Cheung in 1985. Continuing the style of his previous album, "Leslie (Monica)," it opens with two upbeat songs, "The Unruly Wind" and "The First Time," followed by sentimental ballads like "I'm Willing" and "For You I'm in Love." "The Unruly Wind" was the most commercially successful track on the album, winning both the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs and Top Ten Jade Solid Gold Songs awards at the annual awards ceremony.
• From August 2nd to 11th, 1985, Leslie Cheung held the "Summer Hundred Jazz Concert" at the Hong Kong Coliseum, which was the first time he had held such a large-scale solo concert since entering the music industry. In order to better promote the concert, Capital Artists specially released "All Thanks to You Summer Greatest Hits" to promote him, and "All Thanks to You" was the theme song of this concert.
• In 1986, Leslie Cheung's singing skills improved rapidly, and his acting skills matured. That year, he released two brand new albums, "Stand Up" and "Leslie Cheung (Love Fire)," which were also his last two Cantonese albums with Capital Artists.
• In October 1986, Leslie Cheung released his self-titled album "Leslie Cheung (Love Fire)," marking the first time his name appeared on the producer's list. Cheung personally wrote the lyrics for "Love Fire," his third attempt at songwriting. In the album "The Wind Continues to Blow," he co-wrote "Fragments" with Ho Chung-lap, and in the same year, he wrote the lyrics for "Love's Self-Imprisonment" on the album "A Piece of Obsession."
• "The Way We Were" is the theme song for the movie "A Better Tomorrow," starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, and Chow Yun-fat. It was co-written by the golden duo Joseph Koo and James Wong. The arrangement opens with a harmonica, carrying a lingering melancholy. The melodious harmonica and Leslie Cheung's rich, soulful voice convey a rare brotherhood, filled with a lighthearted and nostalgic feel, devoid of any sadness or despair. "The Way We Were" won numerous awards at annual award ceremonies, including being selected as one of the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs and winning three major awards at the 1986 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Songs Awards: "Top Ten Jade Solid Gold Songs," "Best Composer," and "Best Arranger."
• "Miracle" is a duet sung by Leslie Cheung and Kitman Mak. The song's tender and affectionate expression, both shy and wanting to convey the feelings of love, is captivating.
• The composer of "Who Can Resonate" is Japanese musician Shinji Tanimura. The melody is cool and refreshing, like a crisp autumn wind, its distant imagery transporting listeners away from the hustle and bustle, as if transported to a silent world. Lyricist Xiao Mei deeply understands the song's essence, seamlessly blending lyrics and music. Xiao Mei captures Leslie Cheung's life journey and emotional insights with remarkable precision, successfully using imagery such as night rain and starry skies to depict a cold and lonely scene, subtly conveying the character's inner emotions. Leslie Cheung's performance was deeply moving, incorporating his personal experiences and life insights, his soft and gentle singing revealing a sense of composure and tranquility that evokes both sighs and admiration.
• At the 1986 Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards Ceremony, "Who Can I Share My Feelings With" was selected as one of the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs, and Leslie Cheung won the "Gold Song Award" for the first time from Alan Tam. From then on, the "Tam-Cheung rivalry" entered a heated state.
• The album "Leslie Cheung (Love Fire)" marked a turning point in Leslie Cheung's musical style, marking the end of his "melancholy era." In his later music, Cheung emphasized the expression of his individuality and the overall concept of his albums.