AMIRA ~ 'Caro Mio Ben' - A TRUE TRAGIC LOVE STORY

In 1910, Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan after years of war, intimidation and political machinations; the country would be considered a part of Japan until 1945. In order to establish control over its new protectorate, the Empire of Japan waged an all-out war on Korean culture.
Yun Sim Deok was born in Pyongyang in 1897. She studied at the Pyongyang Girls' Middle and High Schools, and graduated from Kyongsong Women's Teaching College in Seoul in 1914.
After teaching for one year, Yun went to Japan, becoming the first Korean to study at the Tokyo Music School. There she met and fell in love with a married English literature student, Kim Woo Jin with whom she had an affair.
After graduating from music school, Yun returned to Korea, where she made her debut as a soprano in 1923. Though audiences were impressed by her powerful voice, she was unable to make a living performing Western classical music, and became a pop singer and actress to support herself.
Yun and Kim committed suicide together in 1926, jumping off of a passenger ship en route from Simonoseki to Busan. The shocking news caused a sensation in Korea, and Yun's 1926 recording of "In Praise of Death" (also called "Death Song") sold a record 100,000 copies following her death.
Yun also sang a song called "Caro Mio Ben".
The pictures in the video are from the Netflix mini series "Hymn Of Death".
It is interesting to see that almost one hundred years ago, record managers acted in a way the music industry nowadays is known for. But the maltreatment singers had to endure in an occupied country goes even beyond any imagination.
Amira's song 'Caro Mio Ben' is from the CD "Amira" recorded in 2014.
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[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I enjoyed the story on this video. And, of coarse the beautiful voice of Amira from her first album. I still listen to all her music. I just received her two concerts from 2020 on DVD and USB so I can listen to them all over again, Then over and over again. Thanks Ray. Fan from Fresno, California USA

[@johanvanham5102]

It's amazing Ray how you keep us connected to Amira by digging in the far history of a special song. Now again an eyeopener reading and watching this beautiful clip , never expected there could be such a drama behind this lovely performance of our young Amira. I wonder on what base this aria was composed some 250 years ago.

[@jorgechavesfilho]

Wonderful storytelling, as always, Ray! And Amira, at age 9, delivered a very delicate rendition. And certainly together with her buddy Paddie.

[@janzelm505]

Beautiful song by Amira and fascinating yet tragic story of Yun and Kim!! Thanks Ray, your research and help with understanding songs are amazing!

[@forganafran2429]

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[@waynemeredith4287]

Thanks Ray for bringing the true story of this beautiful song to life. And praise for Amira, always so beautifully sung. Listening in California.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Nice to see another Californian like myself have the love for Amira

[@leandropancrazi5128]

Thanks @Ray a wonderful video for our little one, Princess Amira, who sang this song beautifully in April 2014, just 10 years old. Another great tribute by Amira to my country, who sang many songs in Italian perfectly, without knowing the language. I add the lyrics of the song in the original language (Italian). "Caro mio ben, Credimi almen, Senza di te Languisce il cor, Caro mio ben, Senza di te Languisce il cor Il tuo fedel Sospira ognor Cessa, crudel, Tanto rigor! Cessa, crudel, Tanto rigor, Tanto rigor! Caro mio ben, Credimi almen, Senza di te Languisce il cor, Caro mio ben, Credimi almen, Senza di te Languisce il cor"

[@palmirapfeffer9244]

Onde tragic love story with a beautifull voice !!!

[@zemkasalidzhanova8218]

Амира - ангел, как я люблю тебя слушать!

[@peterroth2717]

Hi Ray. Another fantastic video. There were probably many such love stories throughout the centuries that could have inspired that song. When a song is put to video the way you have done so many times, it of course takes on a whole new meaning. The emotion that Amira is singing about to the audience is seen and felt very deeply by everyone who view your videos. It is also nice to have the subtitles to help with the understanding. Thanks Ray. Stay safe.

[@RayVandenburg]

Thanks Peter. I'm doing fine.

[@jacobisrael5938]

wow! how come i missed this song.?

[@michaelmiller2397]

wow! my South Korean English language students will sure be interested in this! ty Ray, great job!

[@RayVandenburg]

Michael, I'm sure they're going to love Amira.

[@robwuck7782]

Thank you Ray! You make it beautiful again! You did a great job!!

[@draco_bane]

hello Ray, thank you for the upload, very nice. ...know this story well, sad part of Korean history... Japan till 45, Red China and the Korean war after... one can wish but it changes nothing... sadly... Amira... one of her better ones of her younger years. stay safe and healthy all out in Amiraland...

[@patc249]

Beautiful

[@claudiavasile2594]

👏👏👏👍❤️😔😔😢❣️

[@verathiedmann7027]

so traurig, ich muss weinen😪

[@africo9104]

Why are people telling Amira to get well ? Is she ill ? Please tell.

[@RayVandenburg]

She's suffering a mild form of Covid. She's getting better already.

[@margaretlestrange8453]

Love it wonderful beautiful made my day thanks Ray hope your well your friend Margaret🐢❤️🇮🇪🌈

[@odilelorrain]

Uî

[@Pasovineyard]

Bravo

[@lesgrimwood3621]

I hear Amiras voice is there any record of the Korean girls voice?

[@RayVandenburg]

There's no recording of Caro Mio Ben, but there is Yun's favorite song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIqqh5agasZ0f80&ab_channel=wpsanclaMusicLibrary

[@lesgrimwood3621]

Thanks Ray, She had a lovely voice but difficult to compare with Amira`s ! I cannot remember when I first heard Amira by stumbling onto HGT O Mio Babbino Caro Have listened almost every day since - it hit me that hard.

[@jacobisrael5938]

@@lesgrimwood3621 HELLO! LES. AN AMERICAN SAID TO ME A ME AMERICA NOT INTO AMIRA TYPE SONGS. I HOPE THAT WRONG, AMIRA HAS TO BREAK INTO AMERICA. MARKET, LOOK AFTER YOUR SELFHOW OLD ARE YOU LES ME IAM 76. I THINK RAYS 108 HEHEHE

[@lesgrimwood3621]

@@jacobisrael5938 A year older at 77. We oldies have taste maybe the younger generations will find some in due course ??.

[@jacobisrael5938]

@@lesgrimwood3621WELL I NEED MORE RESPECT FOR SIR AT 77 YOU DESERVE MY RESPECT I WAS BORN IN OCT 13 thATWAS SATURDAY, THE JEWS HOLY DAY.ANGEL AMIRA IS THE BEST THERE IS. I WISH I COULD STICK AROUND TO SEE HOW FAR SHE REACHES, BUT LIKE YOU. I THINK WE KNOW THE ANSWER.