Wong Jim

James Wong Jim (黃霑) (February 21, 1940 - November 24, 2004), whose real name was Wong Jum-sum (黃湛森), was best known as a master of Cantopop lyrics in Hong Kong, but was also well known as a talented columnist, composer, actor, movie director, scriptwriter, talk show hosts and various other creative positions in the field of entertainment and mass media in Hong Kong.

Important works in lyrics

• Under the Lion Rock (獅子山下)
• Shanghai's Coast (上海灘)
• Ask me (問我)
• Forget us in the water (兩忘煙水裡)
• Tao Tao Tao (道道道)
• A laugh in blue sea (滄海一聲笑)
• A Man has to stand up (男兒當自強)