The composer of 'To Please You' has passed away.

Composer Mac The Nhan, the creator of the song "Cho Vua Long Em" (To Please You), passed away on August 8th.

Composer Mac The Nhan - Photo: Archival material

Composer Tiến Luân, a close colleague of composer Mặc Thế Nhân, told Tuổi Trẻ Online that the author of the song "Cho vừa lòng em" (To Please You) passed away at 4 PM on August 8th in Ho Chi Minh City after a period of illness, at the age of 86.

The passing of musician Mac The Nhan has saddened many. Musician Tien Luan said he was very sad but that it was the law of nature, unavoidable.

In his final moments, musician Mac The Nhan lived surrounded by the love of his children and grandchildren.

Five years ago, the musician had to be rushed to the hospital due to a stroke. After recovering from the critical condition, he received attentive care from his family.

Composer Mac The Nhan, whose real name is Phan Cong Thiet, was born in 1939. Besides the pen name Mac The Nhan, he also used the pen names Nha Uyen and Phan Tran in his songwriting career.

Lyrics of the song "To Please You" - Photo: Archival material

Le Quyen and Quang Le perform a duet of the song "Cho Vua Long Em" (To Please You) - Source: YouTube Quang Le

Mặc Thế Nhân's most well-known song is "Cho vừa lòng em" (To Please You) , released in 1973. Initially, the song was titled "Cho em vừa lòng ". It has been successfully performed by many generations of singers, including Evis Phương, Chế Linh, Hương Lan, Đàm Vĩnh Hưng, Lệ Quyên, Cẩm Ly, and others.

In addition, he also has other songs that are loved by many people such as: Happy Wedding Day in Spring, Spring Wedding, Sad Love Story, You're Going Back to Another Man, Give Him Back…

Composer Tiến Luân announced that the funeral of composer Mặc Thế Nhân will be held at his private residence in An Phú Đông ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhac-si-cho-vua-long-em-qua-doi-20250808232613291.htm