Musician Tam Anh: From "Night Street" to life-shocking events

"Night Street," a melody that has entered the hearts of many generations of Vietnamese people, is an indelible mark in the career of musician Tam Anh (Tran Cong Tam). His life is a story of talent and works that live forever with time.

Musician Tam Anh, whose real name is Tran Cong Tam (29/07/1948 - 17/06/2006), is one of the typical musicians of the golden music genre before 1975. He is widely known for his immortal song "Night Street" and a series of songs with the theme "Love Story No...", whose works have made a deep impression in the hearts of many generations of Vietnamese music lovers. His life and career, from his years of passion for music to the events after 1975, is a memorable story of a musical talent.

Tran Cong Tam was born and raised in Saigon on July 29, 1948. Unlike many musicians with a family tradition of art, Tam Anh's path to music is quite special. He studied at Phu Tho Technical School, a school famous for technical training. After graduating, he worked in the tax industry for a while. However, his passion for music has always burned in him, prompting him to turn in a different direction.

In the late 1960s, Saigon was a vibrant cultural center with many imported music trends. It is in that context that the fire of passion for music in Tam Anh is growing stronger and stronger. 1968 marked an important turning point in his life when the song "Night Street" was born. The song quickly spread and was loved by the public, bringing Tam Anh's name to the fans. "Night Street" is not just a song, it has become a symbol of golden music, depicting in a realistic and emotional way the nightlife of Saigon at that time.

The success of "Night Street" is a solid stepping stone for Tam Anh to continue to pursue a professional music path. After that, he focused on composing a series of songs with the theme "Love Story No...", including songs such as "Love Story Without Reflection", "Love Story Without Past", "Love Story Without Regrets", "Love Story Without Passion", "Love Story Without End"... This series of songs has created a phenomenon in the Vietnamese music industry, loved by many people for its lyrical melody, deep lyrics and narrative nature.

In the early 1970s, Tam Anh established the Art group and released music tapes with the same theme "Love stories are not...". These tapes not only widely disseminated his compositions but also contributed to shaping the musical style of a period. Tam Anh does not only stop at the role of composer, he also participates in the music production process, contributing to the creation of high-quality products.

A valuable point in Tam Anh's career is that he always aims at volunteer activities. He donated part of the money earned from music programs to charity funds, showing his compassion and responsibility to the community.

In the 1974s, Tam Anh collaborated with musician Tuan Khanh in making Tuan Khanh tapes. Despite certain successes, this project did not achieve the expected prominence.

After the events of April 30, 1975, Tam Anh's life experienced many changes. He decided to leave the spotlight and move to work at Truong Son Bicycle Manufacturing Cooperative. After that, he switched to the job of construction team leader until he retired. Leaving music made many fans regret, but it was his choice in the social context at that time.

Although she is no longer active in music, Tam Anh's songs continue to be loved and live forever in the hearts of the public. "Night Street" still resounded in the music nights, the "Love Story No..." are still hummed by many people.

Another notable event in Tam Anh's life was that in 2005, he complained to singer Dam Vinh Hung about using the song "Night Street" without writing the correct author's name and correcting the lyrics. This case has attracted great attention from the public and the media, posing an important issue of intellectual property rights in the field of Vietnamese music. This is also an important milestone in protecting the rights of musicians.

Musician Tam Anh died on June 17, 2006 in Vinh Long, ending a life with many ups and downs. He left a valuable musical legacy, especially in the golden genre. His songs are not only melodies and lyrics but also stories and memories of a period.

Musician Tam Anh is not only the author of "Night Street" and "Love Story No...", he is also a witness to the upheavals of Vietnamese history and society. His life and career are a testament to the intense vitality of music, the ability to overcome difficulties and sustainable cultural values. His songs continue to be loved and are an indispensable part of Vietnamese music.

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