Tran Thanh's soundtrack from 'The Godfather' breaks new record.

MV "Why doesn't Dad?"

Phan Mạnh Quỳnh composed and performed the theme song for the movie 'The Godfather'.

Thanks to the audience's anticipation, the music video...Why doesn't DadThis music video set a record for digital achievements in the soundtrack category. Specifically, it garnered 1.2 million views in just 12 hours after its release. This is an unprecedented achievement for soundtracks. Previously, hit soundtrack songs like...Before the storm, carrying his mother, a young man wrote on a tree,...None of them reached a million views in such a short period of 12 hours.

Why doesn't DadComposed and performed by Phan Manh Quynh, the song is a poignant reproach from a son to his father: "Why can't you be carefree and relaxed, instead of receiving unspoken sorrow?"; "Why couldn't you stay with me longer?";... As a renowned author known for his ability to write lyrics that truly reflect life, Tran Thanh was right to turn to Phan Manh Quynh for a gentle, simple yet deeply emotional theme song for the film.

The film "The Godfather" highlights the father-son relationship, family affection, and human kindness in the narrow alleyway.

Two years ago, while working on a show together, Tran Thanh hinted that if he were to make a film, he would ask Phan Manh Quynh to write a song for him. Respecting his senior colleague, Phan Manh Quynh immediately agreed. When they collaborated on the film "Bo Gia" (The Godfather), Tran Thanh told the songwriter what he wanted to include in the theme song. From there, Phan Manh Quynh balanced the emotions and lyrics to suit the film, writing a song about a hardworking, self-sacrificing, and sometimes troublesome father who deeply loves his children.

Of course,Why doesn't DadThese are also very personal feelings and memories of Phan Manh Quynh about his father. It's about his childhood days, when Phan Manh Quynh followed his father to music practice. His father was a musician playing for a local band, often performing in churches and occasionally at weddings. "My father also sold homemade candy in other districts. At the time, I didn't really like that job, but I'm always grateful because it's what raised my siblings and me," he said.

Previously, another theme song from the movieGodfatherTo beDad's getting old, isn't he?(Lyrics by Pham Hong Phuoc) also conveys a very poignant feeling through Ali Hoang Duong's vocals. However, because the product was released before Tet (Lunar New Year) according to the original theatrical release schedule, coupled with the temporary suspension of entertainment services due to the pandemic during the 2021 Lunar New Year, the MV did not attract much attention.