10 most listened-to Vietnamese songs during Tet (Lunar New Year)

Just by listening to these songs anywhere, one can feel the atmosphere of spring approaching.

1. Tet in my hometown - Tu Huy

The joy and excitement of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) are perfectly conveyed in the lively melody and simple lyrics of the song "Tet in My Hometown": "Tet, Tet, Tet, Tet is coming/Tet, Tet, Tet is coming/Tet, Tet, Tet, Tet is coming/Tet is in everyone's heart..."

The song paints a vivid picture of the joyful and bustling Tet atmosphere throughout the country, with "children showing off their new clothes," "people traveling to the Central, Northern, and Southern regions," "people visiting, paying respects, and going out to have fun"... The refrain "Tet Tet Tet Tet is coming" is repeated over and over, urging listeners to look forward to another warm and cozy Tet. Therefore, it's easy to understand why this song resonates in every family, permeating every corner and street whenever Tet arrives and spring comes.

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2. Listening to the Arrival of Spring - Duong Thu

Released in 1998 and performed in different styles by three Vietnamese music divas: Hong Nhung, Thanh Lam, and My Linh, "Listening to Spring" quickly captivated audiences and became an indispensable song in music programs and albums celebrating the spring season. The song depicts the arrival of spring, gliding through raindrops, sprouts, flower buds... and the hearts of people overflowing with love, faith, and happiness. Although composed by musician Duong Thu in the sunny city of Saigon, the song still makes listeners feel as if spring is rushing into Hanoi and into the hearts of its people.

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3. The Changing Seasons - Huy Tuan

The springtime emotions, infused with the flavor of love, make "The Changing Seasons" a sweet symphony of nature and human hearts. The joy and ecstasy of this sacred moment of transition, blended with the intoxicating feeling of love, make each lyric so melodious and captivating. The profound lyrics, combined with the sweet performance of My Linh and Minh Quan, give listeners the feeling of hearing a love story at its peak, overflowing with happiness in spring, the season of love: "Holding hands, walking together on New Year's Eve..."

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4. A Quiet New Year's Eve Moment - Anh Quân & Huy Tuấn

Among the many beloved songs about spring, "Silent New Year's Eve Moment" by the songwriting duo Anh Quân and Huy Tuấn is a must-mention. The song recounts the profound emotions felt before the New Year's Eve moment, reflecting on the past year with its full spectrum of joy and sorrow. Despite being successfully performed by many established singers such as Mỹ Linh, Ngọc Anh 3A, and Bằng Kiều, this song continues to be covered by many young artists.

In 2013, four young singers, Van Mai Huong, Anna Truong, Bui Anh Tuan, and Dinh Manh Ninh, collaborated to release a new version. The R&B-style arrangement, along with the youthful and energetic performances of the young singers, quickly received enthusiastic support from fans.

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5. The Spring Butterfly - Foreign music, Vietnamese lyrics

"Con Bướm Xuân" (Spring Butterfly) is also one of the most frequently listened-to songs during Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). Last Tet, Ho Quang Hieu covered this song and created a new sensation among audiences of all ages. The cheerful, playful lyrics set to a lively dance beat quickly gained popularity on ringtones, caller tunes, and online music charts in 2014. Many other covers of "Con Bướm Xuân" by Hien Thuc, Thanh Thao, Phan Dinh Tung, etc., also received support from the audience.

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6. You Give Me Spring - Nguyen Hien

Released in 1960, "Anh cho em mùa xuân" (You Give Me Spring) by composer Nguyễn Hiền remains popular, even among younger generations, thanks to its pure, cheerful lyrics set against a lively Tango melody. Despite being over 50 years old, the song continues to be a favorite among many singers, often included in their spring albums, including Elvis Phương and Quang Dũng.

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7. The spring day brings together dragons and phoenixes.

"The Spring Festival of Dragons and Phoenixes Reunion" is a joyful greeting on the first day of the year, wishing everyone good fortune, prosperity, and good health. The simple lyrics, set to cheerful music and harmonizing with the drums and gongs of the lion dance, evoke the feeling of being in the bustling and vibrant atmosphere of Tet in Saigon. "The Spring Festival of Dragons and Phoenixes Reunion" has also been performed in various versions by many singers and bands each spring. Among them, the version by "Brother Hai" Lam Truong is the most frequently used. Recently, child singer Bao Anh also covered this song and received much love from the audience for her cute and innocent performance.

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8. Oh, Springtime - Nguyen Ngoc Thien

"Oh spring, spring has arrived! What joy could be greater than the arrival of spring?"... The cheerful and joyful lyrics of "Oh Spring" are like an exclamation of the heart on the eve of spring. This song was first recorded by the White Shirt Trio and quickly covered by many singers and bands with various arrangements, becoming most widely popular in the South of Vietnam.

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9. Does the sunshine still bring spring? - Duc Tri

As a song about spring that composer Duc Tri cherishes most, "Is the Spring Sunshine Still Here?" is the composer's remembrance of past springs. The song was composed when the composer had just graduated from university, overwhelmed by the stifling atmosphere of Saigon and longing for the fresh spring air of the peaceful countryside in the central highlands. Singer Quang Linh was the first vocalist entrusted by Duc Tri to perform this song, and he is also the singer of "Is the Spring Sunshine Still Here?" that Duc Tri and the audience love the most.

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10. Spring Chorus - Quoc Dung

The spring chorus expresses the joy and happiness of welcoming Tet (Lunar New Year). A colorful, bustling, and vibrant spring is evident in the melody and lyrics, making listeners feel happy, excited, and eagerly anticipating Tet. This song has been performed by many singers and bands in spring-themed programs or music videos, such as Lam Truong, Minh Tuyet, Vy Oanh, Quang Dung, Thu Phuong, Tam Ca Ao Trang, etc.

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According to VnExpress