Irene Ryder (Chinese: 黎愛蓮; pinyin: Lí Àilián; 1949 – 1 September 2024) was a Hong Kong English pop singer during the 1960s.
Irene Ryder | |
|---|---|
黎愛蓮 | |
| Born | 1949 |
| Died | (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Genres | Hong Kong English pop |
| Instrument | Voice |
| Years active | 1960s, 1970s |
Career
editIn 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, a 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]
Her career ended in 1975 after she was attacked with acid just outside her residence in Tsim Sha Tsui, which caused severe facial injuries and required nearly 20 surgeries.[4]
Death
editRyder died on 1 September 2024, at the age of 75.[4]
Discography
editSingles
edit- Irene Ryder & Robert Lee – "Baby baby" / "You put me down" – EMI Columbia CHK-102
LPs
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Irene Ryder, Hong Kong singer and Bruce Leung's ex-wife, passes away at 75". Dimsum Daily. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
Sources
edit- 《ACIDent》(The Pearl Report, TVB, 2010-03-07)
External links
edit- Learning from Irene's road to recovery
- Tragedy turns to triumph
- Irene Ryder at IMDb
- Irene Ryder discography at Discogs
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