She used to perform on the Japanese market under the name of テレサ・テン (Japanese transcription Teresa Ten)
She was born in Yunlin County, Taiwan to a Chinese mainlander family. Her father side was from Hebei province, China; her mother side was from Shandong province, China.
She recorded several famous songs, including When Shall You Return? (Simplified Chinese: 何日君再来; pinyin: Hé Rì Jūn Zài Lái) (one of the revamped songs she sang). In addition to her Mandarin repertoire, she also recorded songs in the Taiwanese language (a variant of Min Nan), Cantonese, Japanese, Indonesian (in 1977) and English.
In 1983, she released her most-acclaimed album Light Exquisite Feeling (淡淡幽情) containing 12 poems from Tang and Song dynasties with various composers turning them into songs, such as Wishing We Last Forever/Shuǐ diào gē tóu (水调歌头) and How Many Worries/Yu Mei Ren (几多愁/虞美人).
She covered many Japanese songs, including her own originals such as Airport (空港) and I Only Care About You (時の流れに身をまかせ)or (我只在乎你); most of which were re-written in Chinese lyrics, some in tribution to original artists like Southern All Stars.
Her songs have been covered by other singers, most notably Faye Wong who released a tribute album (The Decadent Sound of Faye) consisting entirely of cover songs originally done by Teresa Teng.
She died from an asthma attack while on a trip to Thailand at the age of 42 on May 8, 1995. She was buried at a mountainside tomb on Jinbaoshan, Taipei County in Taiwan. A memorial was built at the tomb with a white statue of Teng and her stage clothes on display, with her music playing in the background. The tomb is well visited by her fans, a notable departure from traditional Chinese culture shunning visits to burial sites.
A house which she bought in 1986 in Hong Kong at No. 18 Carmel Street also became a site of pilgrimage for her fans soon after her death. Plans to sell the home to finance a museum in Shanghai was made known in 2002 [2], and subsequently sold for HK 32 million. It closed on what would have been her 51st birthday on January 29, 2004.
Love Story
鄧麗君 Lyrics
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to tell a story of how great a love can be
the sweet love story that is older than the sea
the simple truth about the love she brings to me
where do i start
with her first hello
she gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
there; d never be another love
she came into my life and made the living fine
she fills my heart,
she fills my heart with very special things
with angel songs,
with wild imaginings
she fills my soul with so much love
that anywhere i go
i; m never lonely.
with her along who could be lonely
i reach for her hand
it; s always there
how long does it last
can love be measured by the hours in a day
i have no answers now but this much i can say:
i know i; ll need her till the stars all burn away
and she; ll be there
how long does it last
can love be measured by the hours in a day
i have no answers now but this much i can say:
i know i; ll need her till the stars all burn away
and she; ll be there
The lyrics of 鄧麗君's Love Story tell the story of a love so great that it seems to have existed since the beginning of time. The singer ponders where to even begin in telling such a story, but ultimately decides to start with the first hello of the woman who has brought so much meaning to his life. He speaks of how she fills his heart and soul with special things like angel songs and wild imaginings, and how she has made his once-empty world fine. He speaks of how he is never lonely when she is with him, and reaches for her hand, which is always there. He questions the longevity of love and contemplates whether it can be measured in hours or days, but ultimately declares that he knows he will need her until the stars burn away, and believes that she'll be with him until the end.
These lyrics convey the depth and timelessness of the love between the two narrators. The use of imagery like the stars burning away suggests that their love is eternal and could never be extinguished. The singer's declaration that there will never be another love, another time, is a powerful statement of the importance of this relationship in his life. Overall, these lyrics paint a beautiful picture of a love that transcends time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
where do i begin
Starting from where, I'll tell you a great story of love
to tell a story of how great a love can be
I want to share a tale of true love that knows no bounds
the sweet love story that is older than the sea
The love that we share is timeless and eternal, like the sea
the simple truth about the love she brings to me
Her love is all that I need and it makes my life complete
where do i start
From the beginning, I'll tell you how our love story started
with her first hello
When she said hello to me for the first time, my life changed forever
she gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
Her presence brought purpose to my once empty life
there; d never be another love
No love could ever compare to the love I have for her
another time
This love only comes once in a lifetime
she came into my life and made the living fine
Her coming into my life made everything so much better
she fills my heart,
My heart is overflowing with her love
she fills my heart with very special things
She brings me joy and happiness that I never knew existed
with angel songs,
She serenades me with the sweetest melodies that only an angel could sing
with wild imaginings
Her love inspires me to imagine a world beyond my wildest dreams
she fills my soul with so much love
Her love permeates every aspect of my being and fills me with immense joy
that anywhere i go
No matter where I am in life, her love is always with me
i; m never lonely.
I'll never feel alone as long as I have her love
with her along who could be lonely
With her by my side, I have everything I need and will never feel lonely
i reach for her hand
Whenever I need comfort or support, I reach for her hand
it; s always there
Her love and support is always there for me, unwavering and constant
how long does it last
I often wonder how long our love will endure
can love be measured by the hours in a day
Love knows no bounds and cannot be measured by something as finite as time
i have no answers now but this much i can say:
Though I may not have all the answers, I know one thing for sure
i know i; ll need her till the stars all burn away
I'll love and need her until the end of time itself
and she; ll be there
I know without a doubt that she will always be there for me
Writer(s): CARL SIGMAN, FRANCIS ALBERT LAI
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@woodypulp2662
Teresa is the diva whom I admired the most. She, in addition to her mesmerizing voice and superb vocal skills, had a backbone of steel and a sheer iron-strong core of determination that had propelled her to the pinnacle of stardom. She had been the beacon that shone brightly on the 3rd quarter of the 20th century and had earned the love and respect from millions of fans worldwide - a voice that will never die or fade away.
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@giminijean50
She is awesome. I love her voice and songs. So sad she died at early age. ❤️
@gustavr4073
artists...we have so many talented artists out there, but very few love and perform with complete devotion and love towards it. Teresa Teng does. i love her so much
@andretran1414
An absolutely beautiful voice 💙
@georginaaraneta2442
I Love Teresa Teng So Much Her All Songs Are Realy Great...Miss Her Singing Live In Stage. We Love You So Much Domo Arigato My Dear Teresa Teng 😍 Still And Always Listening 2019.
@jmrodas9
Nice version of this sad song. The movie was a tragedy really. I like Teresa´s voice which is both powerful and sexy and tender too. An outstanding singer really and one able to make one feel whenever she sang a song.