Kenny Lynch
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Kenny Lynch, OBE (born 18 March 1939, Stepney) is a English singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. Lynch appeared in many variety shows in the 1960s. His sister, Gladys (stage name Maxine Daniels) was a jazz singer of some note.
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[edit] Career
He had several UK hit singles in the early 1960s, including the two Top Ten hits, "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 UK hit, "Sha-La-La-La-Lee", with the American songwriter Mort Shuman. Lynch took part in the A Song For Europe contest in 1962 with the song "There's Never Been A Girl", but failed to win through to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest. He returned to the contest in 1978, this time as a writer, penning "Don't Bother To Knock" for the group 'Midnight'. This song was placed second.
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 football matches and Michael Parkinson's 'Celebrity Cricket' fundraisers.
[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 album cover of Wings' 1973 album, Band on the Run, along with other celebrities.
He attended the funeral of Alan Ball on 3 May 2007.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- "Mountain of Love" (1960 - #33 UK)
- "Puff" (1962 - #33 UK)
- "Up on the Roof" (1962 - #10 UK)
- "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" (1963 - #10 UK)
- "Stand By Me" (1964 - #39 UK)
- "What Am I To You" (1964 - #37 UK)
- "I'll Stay By You" (1965 - #29 UK)
- "Half The Day's Gone and We Haven't Earned a Penny" (1983 - #50 UK)
[edit] Filmography
- Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965)
- The Plank (1967)
- Carry on Loving (1970)
- The Alf Garnett Saga (1972)
- The Playbirds (1978)
- The Plank (1979) — remake of the 1967 film
- Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair (1979)
- The Riddle (2007)
