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In the hall of Chinese pop music, Jiang Dawei was once a bright star. His singing voice flowed like a clear spring in thousands of households, and classics such as "Where the Peach Blossoms Bloomed" and "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is" made him a household name as a national singer.
However, time is like a knife carving time, and it also carves people's hearts. Now 76-year-old Jiang Dawei finds himself standing at the center of the whirlpool of public opinion, and what was once praise has turned into one question after another.
What set the erstwhile music superstar on a path that seemed like no turning back? Controversial nationality issues, chilling copyright disputes, and inappropriate evaluations of the new generation of singers are like flashing neon signs, outlining the outline of Jiang Dawei's life in his later years.
From the spotlight to the controversy, Jiang Dawei's life trajectory is embarrassing, and it has also triggered the public's deep thinking about the responsibility and morality of artists.
On January 22, 1947, an ordinary family in Tianjin welcomed their child, Jiang Dawei. In that era of scarcity of materials, Xiao Jiang Dawei was fortunate to grow up in a family atmosphere that valued art.
Although his life was not wealthy, his parents insisted that he study Western painting, and this eight-year artistic training laid the emotional foundation for Jiang Dawei's later musical career.
In 1968, 21-year-old Jiang Dawei responded to the call of the country and went to the rural areas of Ulanhot to participate in the construction without hesitation. His diligence and talent were quickly recognized, and he was transferred to work in the Jilin Provincial Forest Police Art Troupe.
Here, Jiang Dawei's musical talent was fully developed. In 1971, he wrote and sang "The Heart of the Loggers", which became the first milestone of his artistic career.
Subsequently, Jiang Dawei's talent attracted the attention of the Central National Song and Dance Troupe, and he was transferred to the troupe to start a professional music career. In 1980, 33-year-old Jiang Dawei amazed the entire music circle with a song "Song of Peony", and his name began to be known by more people.
However, what really made Jiang Dawei a well-known singer in the country was the Spring Festival Gala in 1984. On this stage of national celebration, Jiang Dawei affectionately performed "Where the Peach Blossoms Bloom".
This song not only won the honor of the favorite song of the national youth that year, but also pushed Jiang Dawei to the peak of his career. His unique voice and soulful interpretation made this song a classic of that era, and also made Jiang Dawei a well-known singer.
From an ordinary teenager in Tianjin to a well-known singer in the country, Jiang Dawei's road to success seems to be smooth sailing. His talent was on full display and his efforts paid off handsomely.
However, it was this seemingly smooth life trajectory that also laid the groundwork for future controversies. Fame brings not only applause and praise, but also more temptations and challenges.
Whether Jiang Dawei can maintain his original intention in the wave of success and stick to his true nature under the test of fame and fortune will be revealed one by one in his later life.
In 1986, Jiang Dawei's career ushered in another peak - singing the theme song of the TV series "Journey to the West" "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is". This song not only became the masterpiece of Jiang Dawei's acting career, but also became one of the focuses of his controversy in the future.
The soundtrack of "Journey to the West" was composed by the talented composer Xu Jingqing. "Cloud Palace Xunyin", "Daughter's Love", "Returning from the Scriptures" and other familiar melodies are all from his wonderful hands.
However, the choice of the singer of "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is" has experienced a lot of twists and turns. Originally, this song was recorded by the famous female singer Zhang Bangmo. But at the last moment, Xu Jingqing thought that Jiang Dawei's voice was more suitable for this song, so he mustered up the courage to communicate with Zhang Bangmo to change the singer's decision.
This decision aroused Zhang Bangmo's strong dissatisfaction, and also left Xu Jingqing with guilt in his heart.
After Jiang Dawei got this opportunity, he was grateful to Xu Jingqing and called him a teacher. After the broadcast of "Journey to the West", Jiang Dawei became famous in one fell swoop with "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is", and his worth skyrocketed.
His appearance fee soared from 3,000 yuan per game to 250,000 yuan, which was undoubtedly a jaw-dropping astronomical figure in the era when the monthly salary was only a few tens of yuan.
However, success brings not only fame and fortune, but also the controversy that comes with it. Jiang Dawei frequently uses this song for commercial performances, participates in nearly 20 concerts every month, and earns a lot of money with this song alone.
However, in this process, he did not pay any copyright fees to the original creator Xu Jingqing. This kind of behavior has aroused many people's doubts and dissatisfaction, and it has also made people start to re-examine Jiang Dawei's personality.
In 2015, Xu Jingqing wanted to hold a Journey to the West concert, but suffered from lack of funds. He tried to seek Jiang Dawei's help, but was met with a cold reception. Jiang Dawei not only refused to pay the copyright fee, but also claimed that he had never received remuneration for singing the theme song of "Journey to the West", which he regarded as accidental.
This move deeply hurt Xu Jingqing, and also let the public see another side of Jiang Dawei.
Faced with the dilemma, Xu Jingqing had to rely on the power of Journey to the West music lovers to successfully hold this concert through crowdfunding. On the eve of the concert, Xu Jingqing still had hope and tried to invite Jiang Dawei as the finale guest to sing "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is".
However, Jiang Dawei disappeared like evaporation from the world, and he did not answer the phone and did not reply to the text messages. In the end, Xu Jingqing invited Dai Yuqiang, who is also a Chinese tenor, to sing on stage.
The song "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is" was supposed to be a philosophical question asking about the direction of life, but it ironically became a portrayal of Jiang Dawei's own moral dilemma. From a mentor to a stranger, from gratitude to indifference, Jiang Dawei's attitude change is embarrassing.
In 1997, just as Jiang Dawei's career was in full swing, he made a surprising decision to move his family to Canada. This choice is like a bombshell, which caused a strong shock in the Chinese music scene and has become one of the focuses of controversy in the future.
Jiang Dawei settled his wife and daughter in Canada and assisted them in obtaining Canada citizenship. However, the question of his nationality has been shrouded in fog, sparking much public speculation.
In the face of various doubts, Jiang Dawei publicly clarified many times: "I have always been a Chinese citizen, and I have never obtained permanent residency in any country with a Chinese passport.
Still, such explanations do not seem to have quelled the controversy, but have somehow heightened public skepticism.
Many believe that Jiang Dawei's choice to retain his Chinese nationality was more out of the consideration of making money by performing at home than by genuine patriotic feelings. This scepticism continues to ferment on social media, casting a shadow over Mr. Jiang's public image.
After moving to Canada, Jiang Dawei originally hoped to live a comfortable life overseas with his past fame. However, reality gave him a blow to the head - except for the occasional invitation to perform by wealthy Chinese, his overseas development was difficult.
Faced with economic pressure, Jiang Dawei had to travel frequently to China to participate in commercial performances and variety shows to maintain his income.
This dilemma has both raised questions about his motives and put Jiang in a dilemma of identity. In part, his choice reflects the contradiction faced by many overseas Chinese, who seek a balance between career development and cultural identity.
However, as a public figure, Jiang Dawei's every decision was magnified and scrutinized, which also laid the groundwork for his future controversy.
Jiang Dawei's "trip to Canada" not only caused him to encounter a bottleneck in his career, but more importantly, it shook the public's trust and support for him. This decision became an important turning point in Jiang Dawei's life, and it also made people begin to re-examine the former national singer.
In today's globalized world, how to balance personal development and national identity has become a difficult problem that many people, including Jiang Dawei, have to face.
In 2011, Zhu Zhiwen, an ordinary farmer from Heze Village, Shandong Province, stood out in the "Avenue of Stars" program with the song "Rolling Yangtze River East Passing Water" and won the affectionate title of "Brother Coat".
Zhu Zhiwen's birth shook Jiang Dawei's position in the field of folk songs to a certain extent, and also triggered a delicate relationship between the two.
As a judge of "Avenue of Stars", Jiang Dawei's evaluation of Zhu Zhiwen has caused widespread controversy. He openly stated: "The reason why people like you is only because you are a farmer.
If you call yourself an artist, then you have nothing to do with art. This remark caused an uproar in society, and many people believed that Jiang Dawei's words showed contempt for the peasants and also showed his arrogant posture.
In contrast, although Zhu Zhiwen has also obtained many business opportunities after becoming famous, he has always maintained his simple nature. He used his influence to build roads and donate money to his hometown, practicing the social responsibility of a "farmer singer".
Zhu Zhiwen has never claimed to be an artist, but has given back to society in his own way, which has won widespread acclaim.
The contrast between Jiang Dawei and Zhu Zhiwen reflects two different life choices to some extent. One is to pursue personal achievement and international development, and the other is to take root in the soil and return to the township.
This stark contrast also made the public begin to re-examine Jiang Dawei's values and attitude towards life, deepening doubts and criticism of him.
Zhu Zhiwen's success also seems to have touched a certain nerve in Jiang Dawei's heart. In the face of this new "folk singer", Jiang Dawei's words and deeds seemed a little out of shape.
He seems to have forgotten that he was also an artist who came from the grassroots level step by step, but now he shows a disdainful attitude towards Zhu Zhiwen, who also came from the grassroots.
The different choices and encounters between the two have also triggered people's in-depth thinking about success, fame and social responsibility. In this invisible contest, Jiang Dawei seems to be gradually losing public support and recognition, while Zhu Zhiwen has won widespread love with his unpretentious image.
This comparison is not only a comparison of the personal fates of the two singers, but also a collision of two different values and attitudes towards life. It allows us to see that what really wins people's hearts is not only achievements, but more importantly, how to maintain the original intention and how to repay the society.
The years are like a song, Jiang Dawei has entered the age of antiquity. Despite the controversy, the 76-year-old is still active on the big stage. Recently, some netizens happened to meet Jiang Dawei to attend the wedding of the newlyweds, and sang "In the Place Where the Peach Blossoms Bloom" on the spot, and the singing voice was still loud and moving.
This scene is emotional, although the former national singers are in their old age, their love for music seems to have not diminished.
However, with this melodious singing, the public's doubts never stopped. From a beloved national singer to a controversial public figure, Jiang Dawei's life trajectory is embarrassing.
Nationality issues, copyright disputes, and the evaluation of his juniors, all kinds of controversies seem to have pushed him onto a path of no return.
Despite this, as an artist who has created brilliance, the public still has high expectations for Jiang Dawei. Perhaps for 76-year-old Jiang Dawei, now is the best time to re-examine himself and find his original intention.
It is expected that he can cherish his reputation and truly "never forget his original intention, so that he can always be".
After all, for an artist, the most valuable wealth is not money and fame, but the heartfelt artistic pursuit and the public's respect and love. Jiang Dawei's story may become a mirror in the art world, reminding everyone who pursues art that in the tide of fame and fortune, how to maintain the true truth and how to repay the society is the real wisdom of life.
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