Top 10 Best Songs by Phi Nhung

'Evening on the Highland' is a song composed by musician Lê Dinh in 1964, and was performed by Phi Nhung in 2003. The song has been beautifully sung by many artists, with Phi Nhung's golden voice standing out. The melody creates a peaceful escape, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the majestic natural surroundings.

Through this song, we can feel the lively afternoon on the Highland, with smoke from the stilt house blending into the mountains and mist. The sound of the horn, the singing, the flowing stream, and the evening forest come together to create a mesmerizing melody.

• Artist: Phi Nhung
• Composer: Lê Dinh
• Album: Huế Buồn - Tình Khúc Lê Dinh
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2003
• Song Duration: 4:50

'Don't Say Goodbye' is one of the most iconic songs, composed by Châu Kỳ and poet Hồ Đình Phương. Phi Nhung's sweet and soulful performance allows listeners to deeply feel the sorrow and longing conveyed in both the lyrics and the melody.

The song begins with a heartfelt plea to stay together, so the soul isn't in pain and the eyes aren't filled with tears. The musician, having experienced the heartache of love, deeply understands the sadness of separation. Through this, the composer expresses a hope not only for themselves but for everyone who has loved and come together: 'Don't say goodbye.'

• Artist: Phi Nhung
• Composer: Châu Kỳ, Hồ Đình Phương
• Album: Don't Say Goodbye
• Genre: Ballad
• Song Duration: 8:01

'Purple Sorrow with a Red Card' is a song composed by musicians Minh Kỳ and Hoài Linh. The song tells the story of a young man who secretly loves a girl but is too shy to confess, leaving him with a sense of longing and sadness. Eventually, the girl marries someone else...

People often say that falling in love is one thing, but being able to stay together is another. Today, we may love each other deeply, but no one knows where that love will take us tomorrow. When in love, we always want to give the best to the person we love, creating beautiful memories. However, the more we love, the more painful it is when we are apart.

• Artist: Phi Nhung
• Composers: Minh Kỳ, Hoài Linh
• Album: Duyên Tình Sơn Nữ
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2019
• Song Duration: 5:34

'Evening on the Hậu Giang Ferry' was written by composers Trần Trịnh and Nhật Ngân while they were living abroad. The inspiration for the song came when Nhật Ngân met an old friend who had become a war veteran, now playing the guitar to make a living. After returning to the U.S., Nhật Ngân and Trần Trịnh decided to compose a song to honor the soldiers who sacrificed their bodies for the country, leaving parts of themselves on the battlefields and becoming disabled veterans.

The song was composed to honor those soldiers who, in serving their country, left parts of themselves behind, becoming disabled veterans. Phi Nhung's performance of this song was highly praised for its emotional depth.

• Album: Evening on the Hậu Giang Ferry
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2016
• Song Duration: 4:28

'The Yellow Wildflower' is a composition by musician Hà Phương, written in 1998 and first recorded by Phi Nhung. The song quickly became a beloved hit, celebrated for its portrayal of the peaceful beauty of the Mekong Delta and its reflection on the deep emotions of family love. The lyrics express the sorrow of a girl who has to marry far away from home, always remembering her family, yet unable to return.

"Ho oi
Mother, don't marry me off far away
The birds are calling, the monkeys are crying
Ho oi
The birds are calling, the monkeys are crying
Where is my home?
I'm going to marry a man in a distant land...."

• Album: The Yellow Wildflower CD 1,2
• Genre: Ballad
• Song Duration: 4:28
• Video Release Year: 2000

'Dream of the Stork's Wings' is a touching song by Vũ Quốc Việt, deeply reflecting the beauty of Vietnamese homeland and the pure, gentle love that, though unfulfilled, we cherish throughout our lives. Phi Nhung’s voice is delicate and soothing, soaring high and falling low, sometimes sweet and soft, at other times whispering, intensifying the emotions of the listener.

"The evening wind blows sadly
It feels so sorrowful
The white storks of my childhood
Fly to where?
But never stop by
They stop by the fields
Where the rice fields wave their hands
Waiting in hope
...."

• Album: Dream of the Stork's Wings
• Genre: Ballad
• Song Duration: 5:15
• Video Release Year: 2003

'The Purple House' is a song by Thanh Thảo and composer Hoài Linh, evoking memories of an old purple house where Hoài Linh and his first wife shared their early moments together. Over time, their love deepened, and thus the song 'The Purple House' was born, celebrating their enduring love from the days of war.

"In the afternoon, I look out the alley
A surge of love fills me
A graceful figure of someone
On a five-day leave
Two days spent getting acquainted
You finally told me your name.
The life of war..."

• Album: The Purple House
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2017
• Song Duration: 8:34

'Who to Blame for Heartbreak' is one of Phi Nhung’s most iconic songs. With a sweet and soulful voice, and lyrics filled with sorrow, Phi Nhung touches the heart of every listener. The song reflects the timeless social reality: those who forget the old for the new, and forsake the poor for the rich. Each verse is a piece of a lamentation, woven together in an endless sigh of regret.

• Artist: Phi Nhung
• Composer: Nhật Ngân
• Album: Who to Blame for Heartbreak
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2015
• Song Duration: 4:38

'Don’t Cry, My Dear' reflects the emotions of a pregnant woman in a traveling performance troupe, speaking to her younger siblings. The song carries a tender, sorrowful melody that strikes a chord with listeners.

The song was beautifully performed by Phi Nhung on the 'Sàn Chiến Giọng Hát' show. Lyrics such as 'Don’t cry, my dear, why let the harsh words of others hurt you' and 'They speak, but never live your life for you...' left a deep emotional impact on the audience. With her sweet, heartfelt voice, Phi Nhung won the hearts of many music lovers.

• Artist: Phi Nhung
• Composer: Hamlet Trương
• Album: Don’t Cry, My Dear
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2021
• Song Duration: 4:51

'Sitting Alone, Missing Mother' is a heartfelt composition by Hamlet Trương, expressing the longing of a child away from home, yearning for the comfort of their beloved aging mother. Phi Nhung released the music video as a small tribute during the Vu Lan Festival, with a powerful message: Cherish the happiness you have, as family is the greatest treasure we all hold dear. No matter the circumstances, we should love and appreciate our parents more.

Phi Nhung’s sweet and soaring voice tugs at the heartstrings of listeners, making them feel the deep emotion behind every lyric. Many fans have expressed their heartfelt empathy as they listened to this touching song.

• Artist: Phi Nhung
• Composer: Hamlet Trương
• Album: Sitting Alone, Missing Mother
• Genre: Ballad
• Video Release Year: 2020
• Song Duration: 6:31