Irene Ryder

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.

Irene Ryder
Chinese: 黎愛蓮
Born1949 (age 71–72)
British Hong Kong
OccupationSinger
Musical career
OriginHong Kong
GenresHong Kong English pop
InstrumentsVoice
Years active1960s, 1970s

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

References
  1. Daily Information Bulletin Wednesday, 13 May 1998 Nostalgic Concert with A-Go-Go Queen
  2. Yes Asia Uncle Ray's Choice Various Artists
  3. "Irene Ryder". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 5 January 2021.


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