許冠傑 (Sam Hui) - 半斤八兩

Released in 1976, The Private Eyes (半斤八兩) is one of Sam Hui’s most iconic Cantonese albums, and one of his most influential works. This album served as the soundtrack for the film of the same name, starring the Hui Brothers, and became a defining moment in Cantopop history. Through humorous yet socially conscious lyrics, Sam Hui captured the struggles of the working class in Hong Kong, making the album deeply relatable to many listeners.

The Private Eyes blends Cantonese pop, folk, rock, jazz, and local humor, creating a sound that is uniquely Sam Hui. His witty, down-to-earth lyrics and catchy melodies paint a vivid picture of the daily lives of Hong Kong’s working-class people, touching on themes of hard work, financial struggles, and the pursuit of happiness.

This album is more than just a collection of songs—it is a cultural and social reflection of 1970s Hong Kong, particularly the struggles faced by the working class. Sam Hui was instrumental in popularizing Cantonese pop music, breaking away from the dominance of Mandarin and English songs at the time. His ability to blend humor, reality, and catchy melodies made his music a voice for everyday people.

Upon release, The Private Eyes was a massive commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies, setting a record in Hong Kong at the time. The album cemented Sam Hui’s status as a Cantopop legend, influencing future generations of artists such as Leslie Cheung, Alan Tam, and Beyond.

Even today, The Private Eyes remains one of the most iconic albums in Hong Kong music history. Its songs continue to be sung and appreciated, proving that Sam Hui’s music is timeless and carries a lasting legacy.

《半斤八兩》係許冠傑 (Sam Hui) 喺1976年發行嘅經典廣東歌專輯，亦係佢最具代表性嘅作品之一。呢張專輯唔單止係電影《半斤八兩》嘅原聲大碟，更成為當時香港草根階層心聲嘅最佳寫照。許冠傑透過幽默詼諧、貼地又具社會意識嘅歌詞，為粵語流行曲奠定咗重要地位，影響深遠。

《半斤八兩》結合咗粵語流行曲、民謠、搖滾、爵士同本土幽默文化，用輕快旋律同生動歌詞，描繪香港打工仔、社會百態同生活壓力。呢張專輯充分展現許冠傑音樂風格——風趣、貼地、充滿故事性，又帶有深刻寓意。

《半斤八兩》唔單止係一張音樂專輯，更係香港70年代社會文化縮影，特別係基層市民對生活壓力嘅真實反映。許冠傑以廣東話創作並唱出本地人嘅心聲，打破咗當時粵語歌被低估嘅局面，成功令粵語流行曲成為主流，影響後來一整個時代嘅歌手。

專輯推出後大獲成功，銷量突破20萬張，當時創下驚人紀錄，令許冠傑成為香港樂壇傳奇。《半斤八兩》至今仍然係香港音樂史上最具代表性嘅專輯之一，影響咗無數後輩歌手同音樂創作人，例如張國榮、譚詠麟、Beyond等。

《半斤八兩》已經成為香港流行文化嘅一部分，無論係歌曲、歌詞定主題，至今仍然深入人心，證明許冠傑嘅音樂有著跨世代嘅影響力。

Track List

• 半斤八兩
• 浪子心聲
• 打雀英雄傳
• 梨渦淺笑
• 大家跟住唱
• 有酒今朝醉
• 知音夢裡尋
• 鬼馬大家樂
• 夜半輕私語
• 斷腸夢
• 追求三部曲
• 流水恨