By Benny Wong | Created on 2025-08-25 18:06:07
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Listen up, folks. I'm gonna give you the lowdown on what really went down behind the scenes of one of my favorite TV shows - Everybody Loves Raymond.
You know that band Beyond? The one with the lead singer who sounds like a mix between a cat in heat and a dying dove? Yeah, those guys were all over Hong Kong back in the 80s and 90s. But did you know they got their start thanks to two Hong Kong singers, Lee Sze Keung and Wong Ka Keung (also known as Yip Man Ho), who formed a band called Beyond.
Their lead singer, Lee Sze Keung, was the real deal - a talented musician with a voice that could move mountains. But what's interesting is that he initially turned down being part of Beyond because...well, let's just say he wasn't exactly thrilled about it at first. It was only after some convincing from Wong Ka Keung that Lee finally agreed to join the band.
So, what made Beyond take off? Well, for starters, they had a string of hits in Hong Kong and even managed to break into the Taiwanese music scene. But it was their second album, 'Amani', that really put them on the map.
'Amani' translates to 'Peace' or 'Love' in English, but don't let that fool you - this song is more like a war cry than anything else. It's got that catchy beat and Lee Sze Keung's signature wail, which has been described as everything from soulful to ear-shattering.
But did you know that 'Amani' was inspired by a real-life trip that Beyond took to Kenya? Yep, it's true. In 1991, the band - which included Lee Sze Keung, Wong Ka Keung (also known as Yip Man Ho), Lee Wai Kuen, Chan Kin Kin, and Fong Sing Fun - traveled to Africa for a music tour.
During their time in Kenya, the band met with local musicians and artists, who taught them about African music and culture. It was during this trip that they were inspired to create 'Amani', which has since become one of Beyond's most beloved songs.
So, what happened next? Well, Beyond continued to release hit after hit in the 90s and early 2000s. But as time went on, the band members started to drift apart, and eventually, they disbanded.
Beyond's music may not have reached the same heights as it did back in the day, but its legacy lives on. The band's members have gone on to pursue other musical projects, and their music remains a beloved part of Hong Kong pop culture.
So there you have it, folks - the story behind Beyond, one of the most iconic bands in Hong Kong history. It's been a wild ride from their humble beginnings to their rise to fame, and even though they're not together anymore, their music lives on.
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