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Irene Ryder (Chinese: 黎愛蓮; pinyin: Lí Àilián; born 1949) is a popular Eurasian Hong Kong English pop singer and actress in Hong Kong during the 1960s.

Irene Ryder
Chinese: 黎愛蓮
Born	1949 (age 72–73) British Hong Kong
Occupation	Singer
Musical career
Origin	Hong Kong
Genres	Hong Kong English pop
Instruments	Voice
Years active	1960s, 1970s
Musical artist

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 was "Baby Baby",[2] a duet with Robert Lee, former member of Hong Kong beat band The Thunderbirds and the younger brother of martial arts star Bruce Lee.

In 1966, Ryder became an actress in Hong Kong film. She appeared in The Flying Killer, a 1966 fantasy action film directed by Chien Lung. Ryder's last film was Cuties 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

• 《ACIDent》(The Pearl Report, TVB, 2010-03-07)

External links

• Learning from Irene's road to recovery
• Tragedy turns to triumph

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Irene Ryder fue una popular cantante de Hong Kong de género pop, intérprete de temas musicales cantados en inglés durante la década de los años 1960. En 1966, alcanzó el título no oficial de "Go Go Queen", después de ganar en un concurso de canto denominado "Buscando talento". Su primer sencillo titulado fue "To Sir With Love". Entre sus demás singles lo grabó junto a Robert Lee, hermano menor del artista marcial Bruce Lee, quien en una competencia musical derrotó a la banda The Thunderbirds. Su sencillo se tituló "Baby Baby".

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