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Sam Hui

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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Hui.
Sam Hui
Hui in 2024
Born (1948-09-06) 6 September 1948 (age 76)
EducationThe University of Hong Kong (B.SocSc., 1971)
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1967–92
2003–present
Spouse
Rebecca Hui
(m. 1972)
Children2
Parent(s)Hui Sai-cheung (father)
Lee Sin-wan (mother)
Awards
Hong Kong Film AwardsBest Original Film Song
1991 The Swordsman

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Musical career
Also known asGod of Songs (歌神)
Brother Sam
OriginHong Kong
GenresCantopop, Hong Kong English pop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
  • violin
  • piano
  • sanxian
  • drums
LabelsDiamond Records (1967)
Polydor (1971-83)
Contec Sound (1983-85)
Cinepoly Records (1985-90)
Polygram (1990-92)
IEC (2007-present)

Samuel Hui Koon-kit (born 6 September 1948), usually known as Sam Hui, is a Hong Kong Cantopop musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is credited with popularizing Cantopop. His music includes Western-style music and popular, street Cantonese jargon in his lyrics writing.

Discography

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Cantonese albums

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English albums

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  • Time of The Season (1971)
  • Morning After (1974)
  • Interlude (1975)
  • Came Travelling (1977)

Filmography

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Other websites

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Preceded by
Lau Dong
Golden Needle Award of RTHK Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award
1985
Succeeded by
Tang Ti-sheng