Kenny Lynch
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Kenny Lynch, OBE (Born Stepney 18 March 1939) is a British 1960s singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. A popular entertainer, he appeared in a great many variety shows in the '60s.
He had many UK hit singles in the early 1960s, including the two top-tens "Up On The Roof" in December 1962 and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" in June 1963. In addition, he has written songs for others — notably The Small Faces' #3 hit "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" with legendary American songwriter Mort Shuman.
His numerous TV appearances include roles in Celebrity Squares, Room at the Bottom and Curry and Chips as well as minor parts in Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Til Death Us Do Part and Treasure Hunt.
Known for charity work, Lynch has often played in charity footbal matches and Michael Parkinson's 'Celebrity Cricket' fundraisers.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles (Chart Successes)
- "Mountain of Love" (1960)
- "Puff" (1962)
- "Up On The Roof" (1962)
- "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" (1963)
- "Stand By Me" (1964)
- "What Am I To You" (1964)
- "I'll Stay By You" (1965)
- "Half The Day's Gone and We Haven't Earned a Penny" (1983)
[edit] Filmography
- Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965)
- The Plank (1967)
- Carry on Loving (1970)
- The Playbirds (1978)
- The Plank (1979) — remake of the 1967 film
- Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair (1979)
- The Riddle (2007)
[edit] Trivia
Whilst on a coach with the Beatles (on tour with Helen Shapiro), Lynch reportedly offered to help them write a song, but quickly became frustrated and criticised their ability to compose music - see From Me To You. Years later he appeared on the cover of Wings 1973 album Band on the Run, along with other celebrities.
