不羁的风

well i've fallen into a deep obsession with leslie's 80s music career... my favorite song from that time so far (aside from 风继续吹) is 不羁的风 (why did so many songs have 风 in their titles lol).

this was definitely one of his classic standout songs (i think it's actually a chinese cover? a lot of leslie's popular songs from the 80s were chns versions of japanese songs), it's really upbeat and fun and so.. incredibly 80s.. and i'm in love with everything about it!

here is the ktv version of 不羁的风:

just as with the ktv version of 风继续吹, i'm.. so enamored.. the lights, the colors, the dancing, the way he looks straight into the camera, the dramatic backdrops, the funny camera work and editing.... i.... love it...!!!!! he dances in front of a fountain of water, then spins around and caresses these huge posters of marilyn monroe.. all these cultural signifiers, objects of desire.. youthful longing, unapologetic self-indulgence, too much, too much!! i love it!! 

here is an abridged live performance of the same song: 

god those white pants and those backup dancers.. and the way he smiles, so filled with hope! it's wacky and cheesy but in such an endearing way!

forever in love!!