Buzz
1. Grandma and Grandpa - by Lê Thiện Hiếu (over 37 million views)
The song quickly became a phenomenon thanks to its catchy melody, beautiful lyrics, and meaningful message. Coach Lê Minh Sơn commented, “Sing my song ended when Grandma and Grandpa appeared.” Many believe that the success of Grandma and Grandpa demonstrates that Vietnamese people still appreciate simple, warm emotions.
Lê Thiện Hiếu's performance of Grandma and Grandpa caused a sensation in the first episode. On YouTube, the song attracted over 1 million views within just 12 hours of airing. This figure is only recorded on the program's official YouTube page; meanwhile, with its strong presence on social media, the estimated views of Grandma and Grandpa could reach tens of millions. Just three days later, Thiện Hiếu's performance video had over 3 million views and 29,000 likes on YouTube. The contestant's Facebook page also experienced rapid growth, jumping from 3,000 to over 73,000 followers.
Especially noteworthy is that despite its recent release, Grandma and Grandpa unexpectedly entered the top 10 most searched songs on Google in 2016. As of January 22nd, Grandma and Grandpa has garnered over 37 million views on YouTube and is the most viewed song in the program. The song also helped Lê Thiện Hiếu make the list of nominees for the Discovery Face award at Green Wave 2016, alongside artists like Suni Hạ Linh, Rocker Nguyễn, and Minh Như.
2. Lovesickness - by Cao Bá Hưng (over 12 million views)
Deciding to participate in Sing My Song, Cao Bá Hưng - a person overflowing with love for folk music - brought the song Lovesickness. With its unique melody and powerful rap section, Bá Hưng won over all 4 coaches from the very first lines. The 7th-generation descendant of Cao Bá Quát successfully blended traditional and modern music in a song about unrequited love. The song portrays the hidden longing of a young man for a girl, inspired by literature and traditional music. During the performance, Bá Hưng wore a folded scarf and delivered a rap segment amidst sweet, emotional lyrics. The 18-year-old singer's performance in traditional attire earned praise from composer Lê Minh Sơn. The song helped shape Cao Bá Hưng's image in the audience's hearts.
The winner of Sing My Song - Cao Bá Hưng also has a song that made it into the top 5 most viewed songs on the show. After over 1 month on air, the song garnered over 12 million views on YouTube.
3. Broken Heart - by Phan Mạnh Quỳnh (over 14 million views)
Phan Mạnh Quỳnh made an impressive debut on Sing My Song with the song Broken Heart. He joined the competition to show the audience the diversity in his composing style instead of sticking to the hit song Somebody's Wife.
Coaches Giáng Son, Đức Trí, and Nguyễn Hải Phong all highly praised Phan Mạnh Quỳnh's new song. Broken Heart was noted for its close-to-heart music style and distinctive Phan Mạnh Quỳnh essence. The lyrics are simple and catchy, but it's only Phan Mạnh Quỳnh's voice that makes it outstanding. Composer Nguyễn Hải Phong praised Phan Mạnh Quỳnh for skillfully creating hits through song deployment, structure, and scientifically layered melody heights.
Although not as impactful as Grandma and Grandpa, it can be said that Broken Heart still has a great appeal to the Sing My Song audience. Currently, this song has garnered nearly 14 million views on the program's YouTube channel. Moreover, after the male singer released the audio version, the song quickly climbed various music charts, large and small, after a short period.
4. Chí Phéo - by Bùi Công Nam (over 7 million views)
Inspired by the famous literary work Chí Phèo, Bùi Công Nam wrote the song Chí Phèo. This is a rare song in the composition challenge at the Songwriting Camp that made it into the top 5 most-listened-to songs on Sing My Song. When tasked with creating a piece inspired by literature, young singer Bùi Công Nam drew inspiration from Chí Phèo to write a modern love story. Through the song, Bùi Công Nam wants to convey to young people that love is not about appearances but about the emotions and soul.
Within 24 hours, Bùi Công Nam released the song Chí Phèo - something not every professional musician can do. Chí Phèo is considered a remarkable turnaround for Bùi Công Nam. With a fresh, countryside music style and a cheerful performance style, Công Nam completely won over both the professional community and the listening audience. After airing, this song has garnered over 7 million views, ranking fifth on the charts.
5. There's an Older Brother - by Phạm Hồng Phước (over 8.5 million views)
When it comes to Phạm Hồng Phước, many audiences think of love ballads. But with There's an Older Brother, the male singer showcases a completely new aspect. This is the first time he has written about the pain within his own family. The meaningful and touching song dedicated to his disabled younger sister has touched the hearts of listeners. The young singer reveals that he wrote this song specifically for his disadvantaged younger sister.
The song is like a confession of love, sacrifice, and protection for his sister. Listeners are touched by the lyrics of the song, “You turned twenty this year. You often write questions in your diary, why can't you hear, can't speak like everyone else. You wish you could say your name once, what your dream is…”. And when Phạm Hồng Phước's 22-year-old sister appears on stage, the entire studio erupts with emotions.
He composed this song over a year ago, but it was only when choosing a song to compete in Sing My Song that Hồng Phước completed the melody and the missing lyrics. Phạm Hồng Phước's song quickly gained empathy from coaches and audiences.
There's an Older Brother ranks 4th with over 8.5 million views on YouTube. After releasing the audio version of this song on music platforms, it also ranked high and competed with numerous other hits in the music market.
