Aiming to reveal the touching stories behind enduring songs t, this episode features two distinguished guests:
People’s Artist Thu Hien, who has been associated with “The Song by Hien Luong Wharf” for over 50 years, and Colonel Ngo Huu Minh, a veteran and native of Quang Tri, are representing the “Forever 20” Club.
After half a century, Thu Hien returns to the historic site of Hien Luong after half a century, emotionally recalling the nights when she stopped during marches to perform. Sometimes , only a truck's headlight or a flickering hurricane lamp lit the stage the stage in the Vinh Moc tunnels. She sang from a watchtower across the river or held a loudspeaker, sometimes forgetting to press play or missing her cue. These humble yet deeply moving memories vividly depict an era when war and art were intertwined.
Alongside her reflections, Colonel Ngo Huu Minh shares powerful wartime memories and everyday stories from the fierce battlefront at Hien Luong Bridge. His firsthand accounts breathe life into the history of the region, blending realism with heartfelt recollection. The program concludes with a music video performance of “The LSong by Hien Luong Wharf”, featuring People’s Artist Thu Hien and singer Huyen Trang – a beautiful bridge between the golden generation and today’s youth.
Tune in to The Story Behind Timeless Songs at 11:15 PM tonight (July 8) on VTV1 to relive moments of history and uncover the emotional stories behind an immortal song.
