there's a Tai-yu song called a piece of falling meteor. there are many versions of it, being a well known folk song, of course. But i only have two versions, one sung by the very soulful Chyi Chin (in the album, Innocent) and the other by my most favourite voice, the folksy, crazy Bobby Chen. Close, close friends all know i love, love Bobby Chen's music - so free and at times utterly uncaring about trends and commerciallity.

However, i much prefer the soulful, near ethereal rendition of Taiwan's 'Father of Rock''s (it doesn't mean he is old, ok). It reminds you of a meteor - burning up, disintegrating as it hits the earth's atmosphere, so sad.

Big sister, Sky loves Chyi Chin - who wouldn't. Still, his albums are so sporadically made, you wonder if you'll ever get to hear his voice ever again. After living practically like a hermit half his career, he has finally disappeared into semi-retirement. Plus, i must say, cannot buy any of his backlist. Except those China versions which i feel quite reluctant to buy. Sad, even. i keep thinking that they are bootlegs.

(now, this is why i want to go to Taiwan. Wanna buy them original cds. Especially Chyi Chin's, second hand also no problem.)

And the most coveted Chyi Chin CD which i do not even possess any version of - the Purple Rain one. (Best of albums are all ok and whatnot, but really, what makes people think the popular songs are really the favourites?)

As for the wandering Wolf, fans can only play back those old albums when they miss his voice.