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Vince Hill
6,311 listeners
Vince Hill (born Vincent Hill in Coventry on 16 April 1934; died 22 July 2023) was an English pop singer and songwriter best known for his … read moreVince Hill (born Vincent Hill in Coventry on 16 April 1934; died 22 July 2023) was an English pop singer and songwriter best known for his 1967 recording of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune "Edelweiss", which reached No. 2… read moreVince Hill (born Vincent Hill in Coventry on 16 April 1934; died 22 July 2023) was an English pop singer and songwriter best known for his 1967 recording of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune "Edelweiss", which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart (staying on the chart for 17 weeks)… read more
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Des O'Connor
9,187 listeners
Des O'Connor (born Desmond Bernard O'Connor, 12 January 1932 in Stepney, East End, London, died 14 November 2020 in Buckinghamshi… read moreDes O'Connor (born Desmond Bernard O'Connor, 12 January 1932 in Stepney, East End, London, died 14 November 2020 in Buckinghamshire, England) was a well-known veteran English television personality. Des O'Connor had a succ… read moreDes O'Connor (born Desmond Bernard O'Connor, 12 January 1932 in Stepney, East End, London, died 14 November 2020 in Buckinghamshire, England) was a well-known veteran English television personality. Des O'Connor had a successful career as a singer, recording 34 albums and selling o… read more
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Sounds Incorporated
4,591 listeners
Sounds Incorporated were formed in 1961 in Kent. They initially made their reputation backing-up visiting American singers such as Little R… read moreSounds Incorporated were formed in 1961 in Kent. They initially made their reputation backing-up visiting American singers such as Little Richard. A widely respected band, they were another of the artists/groups signed by Brian Epstein, … read moreSounds Incorporated were formed in 1961 in Kent. They initially made their reputation backing-up visiting American singers such as Little Richard. A widely respected band, they were another of the artists/groups signed by Brian Epstein, and they cropped up everywhere in the mid-sixties, touring a… read more
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The Dakotas
10,896 listeners
The Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as na… read moreThe Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as native American Indians! By early 1963 the Dakotas were now signed to Brian Epstein’s NEMS agency, a… read moreThe Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as native American Indians! By early 1963 the Dakotas were now signed to Brian Epstein’s NEMS agency, and, thanks to the success of the Beatles, signed up to EMI r… read more
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Clodagh Rodgers
11,662 listeners
Clodagh Rodgers (born in Warrenpoint on 5 March 1947; died 18 April 2025) was a Northern Irish singer remembered for her hit singles includ… read moreClodagh Rodgers (born in Warrenpoint on 5 March 1947; died 18 April 2025) was a Northern Irish singer remembered for her hit singles including "Come Back and Shake Me", "Goodnight Midnight", and "Jack in the Box&… read moreClodagh Rodgers (born in Warrenpoint on 5 March 1947; died 18 April 2025) was a Northern Irish singer remembered for her hit singles including "Come Back and Shake Me", "Goodnight Midnight", and "Jack in the Box" (the UK's entry for the 1971 Eurovision Song Cont… read more
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Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
24,047 listeners
Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), an… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first ve… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good… read more
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P.J. Proby
24,154 listeners
P.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayal… read moreP.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley, plus interpretations of modern standards in the vein of Tom Jones. Until 1961,… read moreP.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley, plus interpretations of modern standards in the vein of Tom Jones. Until 1961, he used the name Jett Powers. The stage name P.J. Proby was… read more
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Whistling Jack Smith
6,446 listeners
Whistling Jack Smith is not a real person. A record called "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman" was recorded and released in 1967 an… read moreWhistling Jack Smith is not a real person. A record called "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman" was recorded and released in 1967 and was performed by various studio musicians, including John O'Neill of the Mike Sammes Singer… read moreWhistling Jack Smith is not a real person. A record called "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman" was recorded and released in 1967 and was performed by various studio musicians, including John O'Neill of the Mike Sammes Singers, who did the whistling. "Whistling Jack Smith", … read more
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Jacques Denjean
2,344 listeners
Jacques Denjean (25 May 1929 – 21 December 1995) was a French composer and arranger, active in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked with artists … read moreJacques Denjean (25 May 1929 – 21 December 1995) was a French composer and arranger, active in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked with artists such as Dionne Warwick, Françoise Hardy, Nana Mouskouri, Johnny Hallyday, Barış Manço, Maria del M… read moreJacques Denjean (25 May 1929 – 21 December 1995) was a French composer and arranger, active in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked with artists such as Dionne Warwick, Françoise Hardy, Nana Mouskouri, Johnny Hallyday, Barış Manço, Maria del Mar Bonet and Guy Béart, chiefly as an arranger. Denjean was … read more
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The Piltdown Men
5,032 listeners
The Piltdown Men were a rock'n'roll instrumental group from Hollywood, California, featuring two lead saxophones. They were the b… read moreThe Piltdown Men were a rock'n'roll instrumental group from Hollywood, California, featuring two lead saxophones. They were the brainchild of Ed Cobb and pianist Lincoln Mayorga, and their records were issued on the Capitol lab… read moreThe Piltdown Men were a rock'n'roll instrumental group from Hollywood, California, featuring two lead saxophones. They were the brainchild of Ed Cobb and pianist Lincoln Mayorga, and their records were issued on the Capitol label. They were most successful in Britain, where their hits w… read more