For someone who didn't set out to become a singer, Sandy Lam has carved out a remarkable career in music. The Hong Kong chanteuse, who started out at the age of 16 as a radio DJ at Commercial Radio Hong Kong, has established herself as one of the most versatile performers in both Cantonese and Mandarin pop music. Over her three-decade career, the singer, who speaks four languages, has won both fans and awards with her heartfelt tunes, which range from moving ballads to pop rock to R&B—and even Cantonese opera. This playlist presents an essential selection from Lam's impressive body of work.