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Vince Hill
6,220 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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Eden Kane
16,341 listeners
Like Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some intere… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy". This was played almost as often as Horace Batchelor&… read more
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Michael Holliday
32,664 listeners
Born Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his rela… read moreBorn Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican. He began his working life as a sailor i… read moreBorn Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican. He began his working life as a sailor in the Merchant Navy and, while on leave in New York, entered… read more
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Frankie Vaughan
33,516 listeners
Frankie Vaughan, CBE (3 February 1928-17 May 1999) was a singer of traditional pop music in the United Kingdom. He was born Frank Abelson t… read moreFrankie Vaughan, CBE (3 February 1928-17 May 1999) was a singer of traditional pop music in the United Kingdom. He was born Frank Abelson to a Jewish family in Liverpool, England. The name Vaughan came from a grandmother whose first gran… read moreFrankie Vaughan, CBE (3 February 1928-17 May 1999) was a singer of traditional pop music in the United Kingdom. He was born Frank Abelson to a Jewish family in Liverpool, England. The name Vaughan came from a grandmother whose first grandson he was, who used to call Frank "my number one"… read more
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Craig Douglas
35,636 listeners
England during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tail… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents.… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents. Craig Douglas was one of the better of these and has proved… read more
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Kenny Lynch
13,332 listeners
Kenny Lynch OBE (born Kenneth Lynch in Stepney, London, on 18 March 1938; died 18 December 2019) was a British singer, songwriter, entertai… read moreKenny Lynch OBE (born Kenneth Lynch in Stepney, London, on 18 March 1938; died 18 December 2019) was a British singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. A popular entertainer, especially in the 1960s, he appeared in a great … read moreKenny Lynch OBE (born Kenneth Lynch in Stepney, London, on 18 March 1938; died 18 December 2019) was a British singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. A popular entertainer, especially in the 1960s, he appeared in a great many variety shows in the '60s. His sister, Gladys (sta… read more
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The Four Pennies
12,510 listeners
Disambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Grou… read moreDisambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Group. 1. They got their start in the early 50s as the Five Pennies, eventually becoming (with a numbe… read moreDisambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Group. 1. They got their start in the early 50s as the Five Pennies, eventually becoming (with a number of personnel changes along the way) the Chimes, and the 4 … read more
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Mark Wynter
13,884 listeners
Mark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jean… read moreMark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jeans" which hit #4 on UK charts. View wikiMark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jeans" which hit #4 on UK charts. View wiki
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Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
23,928 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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The Dakotas
10,826 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