Johnny Franz

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Johnny Franz (born John Charles Franz, 23 February 1922) was a UK record producer and A&R man at the legendary Philips label in Britain, which was established in 1953. He recorded many prolific British artists who were on the label at the time, including a young Shirley Bassey, as well as Frankie Vaughan, Anne Shelton, Robert Earl, Winifred Atwell and later Dusty Springfield. Franz also worked with key Americans under license from Columbia Records, such as Johnnie Ray and Rosemary Clooney. Franz's production "trademarks" were a lush choir and big orchestra, provided in the 1950s by Wally Stott.

Franz produced 10 UK number ones, enjoying 28 weeks at the top of the UK singles chart in total.

  • Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell (1954)
  • Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton (1956)
  • The Garden Of Eden - Frankie Vaughan (1957)
  • As I Love You - Shirley Bassey (1959)
  • Tower Of Strength - Frankie Vaughan (1961)
  • Juliet - Four Pennies (1964)
  • Make It Easy On Yourself - Walker Brothers (1965)
  • The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers (1966)
  • You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield (1966)
  • Welcome Home - Peters and Lee (1973)

Franz died on 29 January 1977 at age 54.

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