Yearning for Sale

Yao Lee · 1937 · Première parution de Yao Lee chez Pathé

Context

"Yearning for Sale" (賣相思) is Yao Lee's first release on Pathé, in 1937, when she was about fifteen. It belongs to the singer's early work, before her fame in the following decade.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Shidaiqu, Shanghai jazz. Among the origins and influences of Shidaiqu, Shanghai jazz: Swing, big bands.

By the same artist

• Rose, Rose, I Love You (1940)

Sources

• EN: Yao Lee
• EN: Shidaiqu

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