Riding on a 4.2-meter-long old truck, seven drivers fill the night of Aug 18 with 17 popular songs. [Photo/IC]

Many residents taking a stroll near the National Forest Park of Hangzhou Banshan on the evening of Aug 18 were deeply moved by an unusual concert. The performance did not feature professional singers, but a group of truck drivers who came from all corners of China.

Riding on a 4.2-meter-long old truck, seven drivers sang 17 popular songs, such as The Sailor, A Night at Moscow Suburbs, You Are My Eyes, Rudy, and My All.

The parking lot was full of people, along with millions of others enjoying the live show online. They dubbed the concert as the "most down-to-earth" of its kind.

"I've never given up my dreams, even in my darkest days," the lyrics resonated with the audience, as well as expressing the aspirations of the drivers.

"It [The concert] was quite touching and they sang the songs for our lives," exclaimed a resident surnamed Yao.

A truck driver sings at the concert Aug 18. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

Every driver has their own story.

Liu Dongwan, 32 years old, initiated the project. He said he always likes to sing loudly in his truck and that inspired him to stage the show. He said his days are full of more things than just trucking and singing helps him taste the sweets of life.

Sun Hao was the youngest performer. The 20-year-old son of a winery boss and owner of a fruit shop, drives an Audi during the day and a truck at night. A newcomer to the trucking community, Sun said he likes to roll down the windows, feel the wind, listen to songs, take a deep breath, and feel all the pressure accumulated during the day fade away.

The truck drivers' show won wide acclaim from listeners, with many asking for more concerts in the near future.

"Let's just have fun," said one of the drivers. "Life has to go on and making a living has to come first."