Return from Shooting

Answer 1

" Return from Shooting Range " was a classic military song. In March 1959, during the period when soldier Niu Baoyuan was stationed in Dalian, he was inspired by the scene of soldiers returning from shooting during a live ammunition shooting practice. He created a small poem,"Sunset in the West Mountain, the red clouds fly, the soldiers return to the camp, the red flowers on their chests reflect the colorful clouds, and the crisp gunshots fly all over the sky." This poem was included in the "Selection of Army Literature and Art Creation." At the beginning of 1960, after Wang Yongquan saw this poem, he added the lyrics based on the opinions of the head of the army and his comrades in the performance team. At the same time, he combined the national style and the characteristics of the march, and repeatedly revised it into a tune. This song was co-written by Wang Yongquan and Niu Baoyuan, and composed by Wang Yongquan.

The lyrics were: " Sunset, red clouds fly in the west mountain, soldiers shoot at the target, return to camp, return to camp, red flowers on their chests reflect the rosy clouds, happy songs fly all over the sky." Mi Suo La Mi Suo, La Suo Mi Duo Lai, happy singing filled the sky. The song flew to Beijing, and Chairman Mao was delighted when he heard it. He praised our singing and praised our marksmanship. Mi Suo, La Mi Suo, La Suo Mi Duo, come and praise us for being the best in marksmanship. One, two, three, four." In 1960, the song won the first prize in the National Amateur Songwriting Competition and was widely sung inside and outside the military. In 1989, the work was first included in the "Songs that Evoke My Beautiful Memories" published by China Radio International Press and the "Unforgettable Songs" published by Shanghai Music Press. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!