 Xinyao was considered to be at its peak in the 1980s as the songs propelled many Singaporean singers and songwriters to stardom.It was during this period where many students who loved "xinyao" gathered and staged their own performances.Some of the earliest "xinyao" groups includes Shui cao san chong chang (水草三重唱; The Straws), Yu wei shi xiao zhu (鱼尾狮小组; "The Merlion"), and Di Xia Tie Xiao Zhu (地下铁小组; "Underpass Group").