Veteran entertainer calls 76-year-old singer’s three-hour performance a “100-point concert” after joining him on stage for a classic hit.
HONG KONG — Hong Kong television host and entertainer Bob Lam shared an emotional backstage moment Thursday after joining legendary singer Alan Tam on stage during the opening night of his world tour at the Hong Kong Coliseum, describing the experience as one of the greatest highlights of his life.
Lam, known locally as “Ah Bob,” attended the first show of Tam’s “Unforgettable World Tour — Final Chapter” on Wednesday evening. During the concert, the 76-year-old Cantopop icon unexpectedly handed Lam the microphone, prompting the duo to perform a brief impromptu rendition of Tam’s 1985 classic “Love Trap.”
Taking to social media the following day, Lam posted video footage of the duet and reflected on the surreal nature of the moment.
“I’ve been listening to Alan Tam’s songs since I was just a few years old—that’s several decades now,” Lam wrote. “I never imagined I’d ever have the chance to sing with him at the Coliseum. The whole thing felt like a dream. I simply cannot wrap my head around it.”
The entertainer also praised Tam’s remarkable stamina, noting that the veteran performer sang continuously for three hours without faltering.
“At 76 years old, he sang for a full three hours—and I knew nine out of ten songs without needing to look at the lyrics,” Lam said in his post.
Lam went on to thank Tam for the emotional impact of his music catalog, admitting that he was moved to tears multiple times during the performance.
“Every time I heard a familiar melody, it brought back so many childhood memories,” he wrote. “This was a 100-point concert.”
The singer’s Hong Kong residency is scheduled to continue with five additional performances at the Coliseum through the weekend. Lam concluded his post by wishing Tam a good rest ahead of the remaining shows, expressing confidence that the veteran star would continue to deliver electrifying performances.
Tam, one of Hong Kong’s most enduring musical icons, first rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the band The Wynners before launching a highly successful solo career. His extensive discography spans more than five decades, earning him the nickname “Principal” among fans and peers alike.
The current tour marks something of a milestone for the singer, who has maintained an active performance schedule well into his seventies, a testament to his enduring popularity across generations of Cantopop listeners.
