Sunday 16 August 2020

Rare Brit Pop, Discog...s of Lost Artists Pt. 199: Karol Keyes; Hamilton King; Dave Lee; The Lindys

 

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Karol Keyes. Born Carol Hirsch, in 1946 in London. actress and singer. She made her debut on the Fontana label, in 1964. In 1966 she signed a contract with Columbia and recorded two singles. In 1967 she released the last single, with Fontana again. Karol Keyes changed her name to Luan Peters in the 1970s, she enjoyed a successful career as an actress and also a vocalist with 5,000 Volts.

Hamilton King. Obscure R&B and soul-beat singer from London. Between 1964 and 1968 released five singles, on different labels, one single as Mood Of Hamilton. Photo not available.

David Lee. British jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. From 1957 he led the Dave Lee Trio who recorded one EP, after which he teamed up with lyricist Herbert Kretzmer. Their hit songs included Peter Sellers’ hits. His film music career began in 1960 with low budget features, but gradually he progressed to fine orchestral scores for important movies. In the 1960s he released two singles, credited to Dave Lee (& His Orchestra).

The Lindys. Obscure British vocal girl group, in 1960 released two singles on Decca  – biography not available.

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