It is an episode of the movie Shangganling, originally sung by Guo Lanying, lyrics by Qiao Yu, and music by Liu Chi.
"Shangganling" is a war feature film produced by Changchun Film Studio. Directed by Sha Meng and Lin Shan, starring Gao Baocheng, Xu Linge, Liu Yuru and others. Released on December 1, 1956. The film is adapted from the movie literary script "Twenty-Four Days". It tells the story of the Eighth Company of the Volunteer Army, led by company commander Zhang Zhongfa, who held the position during the Battle of Shangganling, fought bloody battles with the enemy, and finally won.
Guo Lanying was born in Xiangle Township, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province in December 1930. She is a Chinese soprano singer, Jin Opera performing artist, opera performing artist, and national vocal music educator. Member of the 4th National Committee of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and director of the 2nd and 3rd term of the Chinese Musicians Association. Honorary member of the 10th session of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. ?
In 1982, he taught at the China Conservatory of Music. In 1986, he served as the principal of Guo Lanying Art School in Panyu, Guangdong. In 1989, he won China's first "Golden Record Award"; in 2005, he won the first China Film Music Special Contribution Award, etc.