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Chyi Yu
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She is the elder sister of singer-songwriter Chyi Chinese. Chyi Yu is a protege of the late Taiwanese composer and songwriter, Li Tai-hsiang. Li wrote one of Chyi Yu"s best known singles, "The Olive Tree," which was released in 1979.
"The Olive Tree", which was based on an English-language poem by Sanmao, was originally written about a small donkey which Sanmao had encountered on a plain in Spain.
Li Tai-hsiang had the poem translated to Mandarin by folk singer T.C. Yang, with Sanmao"s permission, and wrote the song for Chyi Yu. He omitted donkey, which he felt would not easily connect with Taiwanese music fans.
Chyi Yu has stated in an interview that "Every time I sing this song, I"m nervous."
Chyi Yu also collaborated with Li Tai-hsiang on a number of her other songs, including "Daylight Avenue," "Walking In The Rain" and "Your Smiling Face.".
