[2023.04.03] AARON KWOK: LESLIE CHEUNG WAS THE TRUE KING OF DANCE

Aaron Kwok praises Gor Gor for taking good care of the dancers

Anita Yuen
courtesy of on.cc

Mike Tsang and Gigi Yim sing the classic song DESTINY as a tribute to Gor Gor
courtesy of on.cc

Aaron Kwok performs MONICA

Andy Hui appears to an enthusiastic audience response
courtesy of singtao.com

Aaron Kwok leads the crowd in a rendition of WHO CAN RELATE

Anita Yuen and Julian Cheung perform as a couple.  While she recounts her memories of Leslie Cheung, he sings

The concert shows photos of Daffy Tong and Leslie Cheung.  Daffy Tong thanks everyone for loving Leslie

Kenny Bee says that Leslie Cheung was an invaluable friend

AGA

courtesy of mingpao.com

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Leo Ku Kui Ke, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and other singers two nights ago took part in Miss You Much Leslie Concert 2023, the concert to remember the late superstar Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Sing Sing as the final performer performed MONICA and WHO CAN RELATE to bring the evening to its climax. He admitted that he felt honored to have been a dancer for Gor Gor. In his heart Gor Gor was the genuine king of dance, no one would be able to replace him. Chi Lam and Len Len appeared as a couple, Len Len shared her memories of her, her husband and Gor Gor as a trio. She also joked that her husband was jealous of Gor gor, which made Chilam missed his cue for his LEFT RIGHT HAND performance.

Two nights ago many in the industry participated. Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and others shot videos to remember Gor Gor. Lau Ka Ling said, "You and I ran into each other without schedule, entering into each other's lives; yet early summer that year, you left without saying goodbye. Between you and me we had a lot of history. When I see peach blossoms, I would think for you tenderness; when I return to my old home, I would remember the warmth of me and you as neighbors; when I see sunshine, I would feel your warmth. Now I am looking back gain, 'You left but have spread everywhere'. Leslie, thank you for adding familiarity to everything in life."

Gor Gor's companion Daffy Tong Hok Tang before the end of the concert remembered Gor Gor with the audience over a voice recording. The event paired it with photos from Gor Gor and Tong Tong's life. Tong Tong said, "An ancient saying goes, longevity is those who died but aren't dead. Actually death isn't an end, being forgotten is. Very fortunately, Gor Gor in his 20 some years of performance life performed many deeply memorable characters; sang many songs that tug at the heart strings; and left behind many slutty, pretty, cool, and mean stage performance, all these have become our collective memory. Even more fortunately is, Gor Gor had a group of friends and fans who love him, cherish him and miss him so much. I hereby represent Gor Gor in sincerely thanking everyone. Today is a special day. We should take this opportunity tonight (April 1st) to relive Gor Gor's past together, continue to miss you much, Leslie."

Sing Sing while performing MONICA deliberately followed Gor Gor's stage presence exactly, after which he even pointed to the sky as a salute and blew a kiss. He said that for 20 years Gor Gor had remained in his heart. In 1986 his first show in the business was the Po Keung charity show, and he was lucky enough to perform with Gor Gor. "At the time I was a dancer, I felt very honored and happy because I have danced for Gor Gor." Sing Sing praised Gor Gor for treating the dancers very well and even took them to dinner. He said, "Gor Gor smiled and said to dancers to put in the effort. I really have put in the effort. Although it was so many years ago, I believe fans around the world still love Leslie very much." Sing Sing admitted that Gor Gor in his heart was the genuine king of dance, no one would be able to replace him. Later Sing Sing also performed WHO CAN RELATE, as a giant red origami crane rose to the center of the stage. He said that this song was Gor Gor's first Gold Song award. At the time Gor Gor got teary eyed while singing. thus he promised everyone that from then on when he sang this song he had to be happy. He then led the crowd into clapping and singing along.

When Chilam and Len Len appeared as a couple. Len Len between songs spoke of in 1986 when she went to see Gor Gor's Hong Kong Coliseum concert for the first time at age 15. She was so excited that she got stomach cramps, after half the show she had to leave in pain to the hospital. She never thought tht this half a show would begin their destiny. Then Chilam sang DESTINY. Len Len continued, "In 1993 I worked with Gor Gor for the first time on HE IS A WOMAN, SHE IS A MAN (GUM JI YUK YIP). We ended up working together for 5 times, each time as a couple but someone got jealous. I remember when HE was released, Gor Gor, Chilam and I after dinner went to the movies to see the audience reaction together. At the time I felt I was the luckiest woman in the entire world, because my left hand was holding Mr. Cheung, and my right hand was also holding Mr. Cheung." The audience screamed and even Chilam laughed while performing LEFT RIGHT HAND and missed his cue.

Len Len then said, "On April 1st, 2003, after work when I drove home and heard about the news of Gor Gor's passing on the radio, I sat in the car for a very, very long time. The slope home felt very distant, never ending no matter how much I walked. Everything went dark in front of my eyes. I got home and sat on the sofa, as the past flashed in front of my eyes." Chilam then sang WHERE ARE YOU, Len Len said that 20 years later today the world has already changed a lot. The only thing that has not changed was the thoughtful ones still loved Gor Gor. She said, "His smile, laughter and singing would forever live in everyone's hearts. The green mountain remains, after several sunset.....red." Chilam proceeded to sing RED for the conclusion.

Considered himself a contemporary of Gor Gor, Ah B said that they have worked together on several movies. They included THE CHINESE FEAST (GUM YUK MOON TONG), EAGLE SHOOTING HEROES (DONG SING SAI JAU), and THE NINTH HAPPINESS (GAU SING BO HEI). In particular he remembered while working on NINTH, he was at the lowest point of his life. However someone still approached him to make a Lunar New Yer film, which he felt very encouraged by. "Several years ago I chatted with NINTH producer (Raymond) Wong Pak Ming, who mentioned that back then actually Gor Gor recommended me for the role and saved the part for me. Thus it went from EIGHTH to NINTH, I am very grateful to have had such a good friend."

After the concert ended, the singers took a photo backstage with Chan Suk Fun. Sing Sing said that he and Gor Gor had too many memories. "I remember when I first started, Gor Gor was already a superstar. However he didn't put on any air at all, he really took care of the dancers. Now I still treat dancers very well. I feel this is the spirit that got passed on." Sing Sing said that he chose to sing MONICA and WHO CAN RELATE, because the two songs had special meaning.

Speaking of Len Len sharing her experience of going to watch HE IS A WOMAN at the movies, Chilam said that back then indeed was very interesting. As for whether Chilam was jealous of Gor Gor, he paused for awhile before saying, "I think I was, but it was already a very longtime ago. Now looking back it was very sweet, because it wasn't the feeling of a couple but everyone were great friends."

Cheung Kwok Wing's Universal Record two nights ago held a tribute concert. Two new generation singers Gigi Yim Ming Hay and Mike Tsang Pei Tak's performance was sharp. Aside from singing DESTINY together, they individually sang two songs. Tsang Pei Tak sang and danced to NO HEART TO SLEEP and received a passionate response. Andy Hui Chi On returned to the concert stage for the first time since the "On Sum incident". When he appeared the audience applauded, and fans screamed his name as encouragement. Later after he, Edmond Leung Hon Man and William So Wing Hong sang LEFT RIGHT HAND, he flashed a smile as if he breathed a sigh of relief. Leung Hon Man said that the first time he saw Gor Gor was when he guest starred in WHO'S THE WOMAN WHO'S THE MAN (GUM JI YUK YIP 2). "What did you think Gor Gor say as soon as he saw me?" He sang Leung's song TENDER GAME. "Then he pat me on the shoulder and said, 'Leung Hon Man, my heart is as sweet as after having ten pieces of candy.'"

Earlier renewing her contract with Universal, AGA performed REFUSE TO PLAY AGAIN, LITTLE STAR and SOMEONE WITH HEART.