Irene Ryder | |
|---|---|
Chinese: 黎愛蓮 | |
| Born | 1949 (age 71–72) British Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Genres | Hong Kong English pop |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Years active | 1960s, 1970s |
Irene Ryder (Chinese: 黎愛蓮; pinyin: Lí Àilián; born 1949) was a popular Eurasian Hong Kong English pop singer and actress in Hong Kong during the 1960s.
Career
In 1966, Ryder attained the unofficial title of Go Go Queen after winning a talent quest.[1] Her first single was "To Sir With Love".[1] Among the other singles that she recorded were a duet with Robert Lee, former member of Hong Kong beat band The Thunderbirds and the younger brother of Martial Arts star Bruce Lee. The single was called Baby Baby.[2]
In 1966, Ryder became an actress in Hong Kong film. Ryder appeared in The Flying Killer, a 1966 Fantasy Action film directed by Chien Lung. Ryder's last film was Cutirs Parade, as 1975 Drama film directed by Pan Lei. Ryder is credited with five films. [3]
In 1969, she was the only female singer chosen to represent Hong Kong at the 1970 World Expo in Osaka, Japan.[1]
Discography
Singles
- Irene Ryder & Robert Lee – Baby baby / You put me down – EMI Columbia CHK-102
LPs
- Irene Ryder – EMI Regal SREG-9603 – 1971
- Irene – EMI Regal SREG-9611 – 1973
- Solitaire – EMI Columbia S-33ESX-220 – 1974
- The Best Of Irene Ryder – EMI Columbia S-33ESX-225 – 1975
Compilations
- Various Artists: Hit Sounds – "I Don't Know How To Love Him" (Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice) – Irene Ryder – EMI Regal SREG 9621 – 1975
- Various Artists: 16 Motion Picture Greats For You – (Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" (Francis Lai/Carl Sigman) – Irene Ryder "Speak Softly Love (Love Theme from The Godfather)" (Larry Kusik/Nino Rota) – Irene Ryder – EMI SPR 1001–1977
- Various Artists: ]Age of 70's EMI 100週年珍藏系列之《西洋風》 – "Help Me Make It Through the Night" (Kris Kristofferson/Fred Foster) – Irene Ryder "You're So Vain" (Carly Simon) – Irene Ryder "All Over The World" (Françoise Hardy) – Irene Ryder "The Last Waltz" (Barry Mason/Les Reed) – Irene Ryder – EMI 7-2438-21249-24 – 1997
- Various Artists: Uncle Ray's Choice – "Baby Baby" – Irene Ryder & Robert Lee (1968) – EMI – 2003[2]
References
- ^ a b c Daily Information Bulletin Wednesday, 13 May 1998 Nostalgic Concert with A-Go-Go Queen
- ^ a b Yes Asia Uncle Ray's Choice Various Artists
- ^ "Irene Ryder". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- 《ACIDent》(The Pearl Report, TVB, 2010-03-07)
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