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CHUNGKING EXPRESS — Wong Kar Wai puts "Dreams" on the menu

Apr 27, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Dreams' Humble Beginnings

  • Noel Hogan, guitarist of The Cranberries, wrote "Dreams" at 17 in his small bedroom.
  • The song, inspired by a local musician's guitar technique, became a global hit.
INSIGHT

Hong Kong's Uncertain Future

  • Wong Kar-wai's "Chungking Express" captured Hong Kong during a time of uncertainty and hope before the 1997 handover to China.
  • The film's use of pre-existing pop music, including "Dreams," contributed to its unique atmosphere.
ANECDOTE

Faye Wong's Unique Appeal

  • Wong Kar-wai saw potential in Faye Wong, casting her despite her initial struggles to fit into the Hong Kong music scene.
  • Her mainland Chinese background was initially seen as a disadvantage by record executives.
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