Irene Ryder


Irene Ryder was a Hong Kong English pop singer during the 1960s.

Career

In 1966, Ryder attained the unofficial title of "Go Go Queen" after winning a talent quest. Her first single was "To Sir With Love". Among the other singles that she recorded was "Baby Baby", 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 films. She appeared in The Flying Killer, a 1966 fantasy action film directed by Lung Chien. Ryder's last film was Cuties Parade, a 1975 drama film directed by Pan Lei. Ryder is credited with five films.
In 1969, she was the only female singer chosen to represent Hong Kong at the 1970 World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
Her career ended in 1979 after she was attacked with acid just outside her residence in Tsim Sha Tsui, which caused severe facial injuries and required nearly 20 surgeries.

Death

Ryder died on 1 September 2024, at the age of 75.

Discography

Singles and EP

  • Runnin - EMI Columbia ECHK-519, 1967
  • 1, 2, 3 and I Fell - EMI Columbia CHK-1039, 1968
  • Irene Ryder & Robert Lee – "Baby baby" / "You put me down" – EMI Columbia CHK-102, 1968

    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" – Irene Ryder – EMI Regal SREG 9621 – 1975
  • Various Artists: 16 Motion Picture Greats For You – Love Story" – Irene Ryder "Speak Softly Love " – 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" – Irene Ryder "You're So Vain" – Irene Ryder "All Over The World" – Irene Ryder "The Last Waltz" – Irene Ryder – EMI 7-2438-21249-24 – 1997
  • Various Artists: Uncle Ray's Choice – "Baby Baby" – Irene Ryder & Robert Lee – EMI – 2003