Tsai Lan-chin

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Tsai Lan-chin
蔡藍欽
Born15 November 1964
Taipei, Taiwan
Died14 February 1987(1987-02-14) (aged 22)
National Taiwan University Hospital
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materNational Taiwan University
OccupationSinger, songwriter

Tsai Lan-chin (Chinese: 蔡藍欽; pinyin: Cài Lánqīn (15 November 1964 – 14 February 1987) was a Taiwanese singer and songwriter.

Early life[]

As a child, he showed a talent for music and painting. He started learning piano at the age of 6. He attended Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School and studied mechanical engineering at National Taiwan University.[1][2]

Due to poor health, he took a leave of absence during his first year. He briefly attended Pingtung Extension School of Agriculture before returning to NTU.

Career[]

He began writing songs and performing at concerts at the age of 21. His only album, 這個世界 (zhè gè shìjiè – This World), was released posthumously.[3]

Legacy[]

Despite releasing only one album, his songs are still remembered in Taiwan even 20 years after his death.[4][5] The song This World 這個世界 has been covered by various artists such as Deserts Chang, Mayday, and Stefanie Sun.[6]

Death[]

Due to poor health, he died at the age of 22 at National Taiwan University Hospital from a heart attack.

References[]

  1. ^ "【蘋中人】賭場女兒 變名師 陳美儒 | 蘋果日報". Apple Daily (in Chinese). Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  2. ^ "【名采】曾文誠專欄：憶起蔡藍欽 | 蘋果日報". Apple Daily (in Chinese). Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "蔡藍欽過世才發片　登上冠軍榜、長銷20年". 只是愛分享justishare (in Chinese). 11 November 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  5. ^ "自由新聞網". 18 October 2018. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  6. ^ "【煉雲演唱會】安溥導聽第二彈！為什麼她要唱拍謝少年、蔡藍欽的歌？ – KKBOX 主題音樂館". KKBOX (in Chinese). Retrieved 30 November 2018.

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