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billy bentley · 07-05-2008, 01:09 AM

I would think that the most important British comedy records ever would be the George Martin produced Peter Sellers records. Evidently the reason The Beatles were so co-operative with and impressed by George Martin was that he had worked with Peter Sellers. Evidently they were big fans of these records. It goes without saying that the relationship that developed between Martin and The Beatles was quite productive.

Santonix · 07-05-2008, 04:54 AM

Most of the songs written and performed by the late Jake Thackray.

Another of my favorites was Peter Sellers singing "Hard Days Night" in the style of Richard 111.

Benny Hill had a a big hit with Ernie and Charlie Drake's "My Boomerang Won't Come Back"was popular in its day.

phil · 07-05-2008, 04:53 PM

My favourites include THE HARRY LIME THEME by Kevin Neil and Peter Sellers' A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF and his George Formby tournament ( can't recall the title).

doebag · 09-05-2008, 08:22 AM

Radio One [forget the DJ's name] used to have a 'Fun at One' slot. Lots of old stuff used to be played, especially Bob Newhart, but one of my most favourite was 'The Moose' by Woody Allen.

I dont recall much George Carlin or Lenny Bruce being played though

batman · 09-05-2008, 08:35 AM

YouTube - JESS CONRAD - 'This Pullover' - 7" 1961

Dame Starry · 09-05-2008, 09:07 AM

I love Jess Conrad - he's like the Brit version of George Hamilton and he doesn't take himself seriously.
Incidentally, another one of his 'hits' was Mystery Girl which was written by Trevor Peacock who also wrote Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter.

DS x.

wadsy · 09-05-2008, 09:14 AM

David Seville & the Chipmunks " Ragtime cowboy Joe"!

batman · 09-05-2008, 09:18 AM

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David Seville & the Chipmunks " Ragtime cowboy Joe"!

YouTube - The Chipmunks- Ragtime Cowboy Joe

billy bentley · 09-05-2008, 12:52 PM

Bernard Cribbens' "Right Said Dred" "Digging A Hole" and "Gossip Calypso" are all great records.

billy bentley · 09-05-2008, 12:53 PM

Oops that should be "Right Said Fred". I was confusing it with the reggae version !

Steve Crook · 09-05-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by billy bentley

Bernard Cribbens' "Right Said Dred" "Digging A Hole" and "Gossip Calypso" are all great records.

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Originally Posted by billy bentley

Oops that should be "Right Said Fred". I was confusing it with the reggae version !

Bernard Cribbens doing a reggae version. Now that I'd like to hear

Steve

Dame Starry · 09-05-2008, 01:54 PM

You Are Awful CD

includes:

Baby it's cold outside - Joyce Blair & Oliver Reed
Dance With Me - Reginald Bosanquet
I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Keith Chegwin
Hands Off Stop Mucking About - Kenneth Cope

DS x.

john audley · 09-05-2008, 03:53 PM

I used to like most of what the Goons did but the version of Unchained Melody that they managed to ruin in the greatest possible way must be an all time classic

I know Jimmy Young would avoid playing it when he was doing his radio show (or the BBC wouldn't let him)

Andrew 76 · 10-05-2008, 09:43 AM

Benny Hill's "Harvest of Love" would be one of my Desert Island Discs. And let's not forget The Barron Knights

billy bentley · 10-05-2008, 12:40 PM

Anyone remember Binky Baker's "Toe Knee Blackburn" or was it actually spelt Tony Blackburn ?

07-05-2008, 01:09 AM	#16
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07-05-2008, 04:54 AM	#17
Santonix has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 199 Country: iTrader: (0)	Most of the songs written and performed by the late Jake Thackray. Another of my favorites was Peter Sellers singing "Hard Days Night" in the style of Richard 111. Benny Hill had a a big hit with Ernie and Charlie Drake's "My Boomerang Won't Come Back"was popular in its day.

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phil has no status. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 51 Country: iTrader: (0)	My favourites include THE HARRY LIME THEME by Kevin Neil and Peter Sellers' A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF and his George Formby tournament ( can't recall the title).

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Dame Starry has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Here Posts: 3,183 Country: iTrader: (0)	I love Jess Conrad - he's like the Brit version of George Hamilton and he doesn't take himself seriously. Incidentally, another one of his 'hits' was Mystery Girl which was written by Trevor Peacock who also wrote Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter. DS x.

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wadsy has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sydney australia Posts: 699 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	David Seville & the Chipmunks " Ragtime cowboy Joe"!

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billy bentley has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 527 Country: iTrader: (0)	Bernard Cribbens' "Right Said Dred" "Digging A Hole" and "Gossip Calypso" are all great records.

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billy bentley has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 527 Country: iTrader: (0)	Oops that should be "Right Said Fred". I was confusing it with the reggae version !

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Dame Starry has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Here Posts: 3,183 Country: iTrader: (0)	You Are Awful CD includes: Baby it's cold outside - Joyce Blair & Oliver Reed Dance With Me - Reginald Bosanquet I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Keith Chegwin Hands Off Stop Mucking About - Kenneth Cope DS x.

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Andrew 76 has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Enfield Posts: 22 Country: iTrader: (0)	Benny Hill's "Harvest of Love" would be one of my Desert Island Discs. And let's not forget The Barron Knights

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billy bentley has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 527 Country: iTrader: (0)	Anyone remember Binky Baker's "Toe Knee Blackburn" or was it actually spelt Tony Blackburn ?