Like having Uncle Ho on the 50th anniversary of the great victory , which is also 50 years of peace and unity of Vietnam.

The two words "As if Uncle Ho were here" on the day of great victory and the whole life of Pham Tuyen

When he was still healthy, musician Pham Tuyen once confided that he wrote "As if there were Uncle Ho" on the day of great victory on the evening of April 28, 1975 on the balcony of Khuong Thuong collective, Hanoi, when he heard the news that our army had captured Tan Son Nhat airport.

Although the day of total victory and unification has not yet come, and he does not know exactly when it will come, but with the intuition of an artist, he wrote:

"As if Uncle Ho were here on the day of great victory/ Uncle Ho's words have now become a glorious victory/ 30 years of struggle/ To win the entire country/ 30 years of democratic republic/ The resistance has succeeded".

Journalist Pham Hong Tuyen, the musician's daughter, shared with Tuoi Tre Online that many times when talking about this song, her father said he "composed it in about two hours but added it to his whole life".

Meaning the song is the result of the repression, suppression and anticipation of a 20-year resistance war.

After the musician finished writing, the song was arranged and recorded with a symphony orchestra very quickly to be broadcast in time for a special news bulletin at 5:30 p.m. on April 30, 1975 for people across the country to hear.

A few days ago, a member of the orchestra called the musician's family because as April 30th approached, memories of that year came back vividly.

"She said that on the day of the great victory , the whole orchestra burst into tears, playing music and crying at the same time," said Ms. Tuyen.

Pham Tuyen said he composed the song "As if Uncle Ho were here on the great victory day" out of personal feelings, but believed it also resonated with the feelings of the people of the whole country.

The musician considers the song as the greatest reward in his composing career. Among the hundreds of songs he has written, As if Uncle Ho were here on the day of great victory is also the most unforgettable memory.

The song portrays a "musician of the people"

Ms. Tuyen said that in the country's important events, "As if Uncle Ho were there on the day of great victory" resounded again. His music portrayed him as a "musician of the people".

"The song's vitality goes beyond the context of the end of the war and national reunification, becoming a symbol of the pride and desire for peace of all Vietnamese people," Ms. Tuyen shared.

When she was a child, she heard people sing "As if Uncle Ho were here on the great victory day ". Growing up, going to school and working, she was happy when someone said "daughter of musician Pham Tuyen, composed "As if Uncle Ho were here on the great victory day ".

When the Vietnamese football team wins, people still sing this song. The song is also very familiar to international friends because it has the phrase "Vietnam Ho Chi Minh". Listening to the lyrics, you immediately know the country of Vietnam.

And recently, many people sent their families clips of people singing this song while watching the rehearsal for the parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

"The love for him comes not only from organizations or groups but also from ordinary people who love him and the song. Especially on the occasion of April 30 this year, the number of people asking about him is higher because Nhu Co Bac on the great victory day turns 50 years old.

Ms. Tuyen said that when she visited him, some people gave him flowers, bird's nest, some gave him a bag of cassava starch... wishing him good health in a friendly and intimate way.

"Not every musician has that happiness like my father. I would like to thank the generations of audiences who have loved and listened to the music of my father, musician Pham Tuyen," she said.