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"Rose, Rose, I Love You"

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"Méiguì méiguì wǒ ài nǐ" is a song in Mandarin composed by Chen Gexin.

"Méiguì méiguì wǒ ài nǐ" is a song in Mandarin composed by Chen Gexin, and first recorded by Yao Lee, that became very popular in the1940s in Shanghai among the Jewish refugees there. It was also known as “Shanghai Rose” and “China Rose.” In 1951, an English-language version called “Rose, Rose, I Love You” was recorded by Frankie Lane, and later as “May Kway” by British pop vocalist Petula Clark.

AIR DATE 9/8/20

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Professor Emeritus Irene Eber

Behind the Music

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"Rose, Rose, I Love You"

"Poéme for Cello and Orchestra"

An Accidental Haven - Shanghai Timeline

Mike Medavoy: Shanghailander & Hollywood Producer

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In a Holocaust story of hope, 20,000 Jews find refuge in Shanghai during World War II. The film explores the relationship of the refugees and their host city, and the survivors who carried on the traditions that would have been consigned to oblivion.

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