" Yao Lee possessed a remarkable voice that ensured her reign at the top of the hit parade lasted longer than any other Shangai diva. The little sister of celebrated composer Tao Min, Yao Lee was making a name for herself on radio at age 14 and achieved enormous success in 1940 with the Rose Rose I love You. Her career gained new strenght after relocating to Hong Kong. Nicknamed Hong Kong’s Patti Page, she sang covers of American tunes refitted with Chinese lyrics as well as homegrown Madarin ballads. "Reverend Frost brings us Yao Lee - Rose, Rose, I Love You (and Friday bonuses!!).
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