Yao Lee

vocals · 1922–2019 · Shanghai

Singer born in Shanghai on 10 September 1922 (Yáo Xiùyún), nicknamed "Silver Voice", who died in Hong Kong on 19 July 2019. Her 1940 version of "Rose, Rose, I Love You" was covered by Frankie Laine; she recorded for Pathé and EMI.

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Styles

• Shidaiqu, Shanghai jazz

Landmark tracks

• Yearning for Sale (1937)
• Rose, Rose, I Love You (1940)

Sources

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