Alan Klein

For the former Beatles manager, see Allen Klein

Alan Klein (born Alan Charles Klein, 29 June 1940, Clerkenwell, London)^[1] is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He wrote the soundtrack for the stage play and film, What a Crazy World (1963).^[1][2] In 1964, he released his only solo album, Well At Least It's British, that was re-released in 2008 by RPM Records.^[3]

Many of his recordings were made with the record producer, Joe Meek.^[1]

In 1966 he went on tour as lead vocalist of The New Vaudeville Band.^[1]

Writing credits

• 1962 "What a Crazy World We're Living In" - Written by Klein and recorded by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers. Piccadilly 7N35024
• 1962 "My Very First Love" - Written by Klein and recorded by Ronnie Hall on Piccadilly 7N35040
• 1962 "A Lay-Abouts Lament" - Written by Klein and recorded by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers on Piccadilly 7N35047
• 1662 "At Times Like These" - Written by Klein and recorded by Ricky Valance on Columbia DB4787
• 1963 "Sally Ann" - Written by Klein and recorded by Freddie and the Dreamers on Columbia SEG8287 EP
• 1963 "Our Streets Annual Outing" - Written by Klein and recorded by The Bachelors on Decca LK4519 LP
• 1963 "Save Your Love For Me" - Written by Klein and recorded by Marty Wilde on Columbia DB7145
• 1963 "Sally Ann" - Written by Klein and recorded by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers on Piccadilly 7N35138
• 1963 "Come Back When You're Ready" - Written by Klein and J. Duncan, recorded by Freddie and the Dreamers on Columbia DB7214
• 1964 "I'm A Dreamer" - Written by Klein and recorded by Donald Peers on Columbia DB7226
• 1964 "As Long As You Love Me A Little" - Written by Klein and recorded by Donald Peers on Columbia DB7299
• 1964 "Big Talk From A Little Man" - Written by Klein and recorded by Don Charles on HMV POP1332
• 1965 "I Would Give All" - Written by Klein and John McLeod, recorded by The Harbour Lites on HMV POP1465
• 1965 "I'll See You Around" - Written by Klein and recorded by John Mantell on CBS201783
• 1966 "I Just Can't Fool My Heart" - Written by Klein and recorded by Danny Storm on Piccadilly 7N35091
• 1966 "It Ain't Worth The Lonely Road Back" - Written by Klein and recorded by Pozo Seco Singers on Columbia (US) 4-43636
• 1966 "Little Ray Of Sunshine" - Written by Alan Klein and recorded by Joe Brown on Pye 7N17135

Discography

Singles

• 1962 "Striped Purple Shirt" – Written and recorded by Klein on Oriole 45 CB1719 (A Side)
• 1962 "Three Coins In The Sewer" – Written and recorded by Klein on Oriole 45 CB1737 (A Side)
• 1962 "Danger Ahead" – Written by J. Francis and recorded by Klein on Oriole 45 CB1737 (B Side)
• 1965 "It Ain't Worth The Lonely Road Back" – Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5292 (A Side)
• 1965 "I've Cried So Many Tears" - Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5292 (B Side)
• 1965 "Age Of Corruption" – Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5370 (A Side)
• 1965 "I'm Counting On You" – Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5370 (B Side)
• 1969 "Honey Pie" – Written by Lennon and McCartney, recorded by Klein on Page One POF119 (A Side)
• 1969 "You Turned A Nightmare Into A Dream" – Written and recorded by Klein on Page One POPF119 (B Side)
• 1970 "Dinner's In The Ice Box" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13033 (A Side)
• 1970 "Here I Am, There You Are" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13033 (B Side)
• 1970 "Nothing Like A Long Gone Man" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13091 (A Side)
• 1970 "Dreams of Youth" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13091 (B Side)

"Honey Pie/You Turned A Nightmare Into A Dream" was also released in the USA, under the pseudonym "Earl of Cricklewood" (Page One 21,021, March 1969). ^[4]

Albums

• 1964 Well At Least It's British - Written and recorded by Klein on Decca^[5]

References