The rise and fall of patriotic mainstream songs in China beats in time with the pulse of the era.
Mainstream songs first flourished in the 1950s and 1960s. At that time, the nation was newly founded and everything was renewed; society was filled with vigor and vitality, and works reflecting the spirit of the times emerged in an endless stream, giving birth to many classics.
By the 1970s and 1980s, China achieved unification, the reform and opening-up led to prosperity and wealth, and the material life of the people was greatly improved. Mainstream songs kept pace with the times, giving rise to a large number of famous young singers who remain active in the mainstream to this day.
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