Lionel Morton

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Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1941, Blackburn, Lancashire[1][2]) is a former musician and television presenter.

In the early 1960s Morton was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, the Four Pennies.[1] They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.[3] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television programme, Top of the Pops.[1]

From April 1968 to December 1977 he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School.[1] and in the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. For a time he was also married to the actress, Julia Foster.[1]

Discography

UK singles

  • 1967 "What To Do With Laurie" / "I'll Just Wait Around" (Philips BF 1578)
  • 1967 "First Love Never Dies" / "Try Not To Cry" (Philips BF 1607)
  • 1969 "Waterloo Road" / "Floral Street" (RCA Victor 1875)
  • 1974 "Don't Let Life Get You Down" / "Play Away" (BBC BEEB011)
  • 19XX "What A Woman Does" / "Listen To The Music" (Cube BUG24)

UK albums

  • 1973 Lionel (Contour 2870324)
  • 1973 Playaway (BBC RBT 19)
  • 1974 Lionel Sings For The Children (Contour 2870 324)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 IMDb database - accessed July 2008
  2. ↑ Lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  3. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 210. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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