Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
The partnership of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse have produced some cr… Read Full Bio ↴The partnership of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse have produced some critically acclaimed and award winning work including: Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, The Roar of the Greasepaint — the Smell of the Crowd, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, & The Good Old Bad Old Days.
George Anthony Newley (born on September 24, 1931 in the London Borough of Hackney; died on April 14, 1999) was an English actor, singer and songwriter. A graduate of the Italia Conti Academy stage school, his first major film role was as the Artful Dodger in David Lean's 1948 rendition of Oliver Twist, the classic Charles Dickens tome.
Newley had a successful pop music career, with two number one hits in 1960: "Why?" and "Do You Mind?" He won the 1963 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for "What Kind of Fool Am I", but he was also well-known for "Gonna Build a Mountain" and comic novelty songs such as his version of "Strawberry Fair". He wrote songs that others made hits including Goldfinger (the title song of the James Bond movie), and Feeling Good, which became a hit for Nina Simone. With Leslie Bricusse, he wrote the musical Stop the World - I Want to Get Off in which he also performed, earning a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. His other musicals included The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd (1965) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), based on the children's book by Roald Dahl. The play was released in a film version in 1971.
Newley's vocal style has been recognised as a major influence on that of David Bowie. In recognition of his creative skills and body of work, Newley was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989.
The shortlived 1960 ATV series The Strange World of Gurney Slade in which Newley starred, continues to have a cult following due to its postmodern premise that the Newley character is trapped inside a television programme. Apart from a repeat of one episode on Channel 4 in 1992, it has not been seen in the UK in recent years. The show's theme tune by Max Harris may be better-known today than the series itself.
His last feature role in the cast of EastEnders was to be a regular role, but Newley had to withdraw after a few months when his health began to fail.
Leslie Bricusse (born 29 January 1931) is a British lyricist. Although best known for his partnership with Anthony Newley, Bricusse has worked with many other composers. He was Secretary of Footlights between 1952 and 1953 and Footlights President during the following year.
Stop the World - I Want to Get Off was a musical which opened at the Queen's Theatre, London on 20 July 1961, and ran for 555 performances. The book, lyrics & music were by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Anthony Newley also played the lead, a little man in a clown's guise always defeated by circumstances. He was supported by Anna Quayle as the women in his life. Only three songs became popular: "I'm Gonna Build a Mountain," "Once in a Lifetime," and "What Kind of Fool am I." Future West End star Marti Webb was part of the chorus.
The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd was a follow up musical play to Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley's Stop the World - I Want to Get Off. It floundered in Britain with the comedian Norman Wisdom as the lead, but was more successful on Broadway with Anthony Newley. The plot was allegorical in nature, pitting Cocky, the little man who always plays by the rules, against Sir, who goes his own way, ignoring the rules. Newley played Cocky, while Sir was played on Broadway by Cyril Ritchard.
The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd opened at the Shubert Treatre on 16 May 1965 and ran for 232 performances.
The song "Who Can I Turn To" became popular at the time, and in addition to Newley was recorded by Tony Bennett. Other songs were recorded by Sammy Davis Jr.. "Feeling Good" has been covered by a number of artists, including Nina Simone, Muse, Michael Bublé and most recently The Pussycat Dolls.
George Anthony Newley (born on September 24, 1931 in the London Borough of Hackney; died on April 14, 1999) was an English actor, singer and songwriter. A graduate of the Italia Conti Academy stage school, his first major film role was as the Artful Dodger in David Lean's 1948 rendition of Oliver Twist, the classic Charles Dickens tome.
Newley had a successful pop music career, with two number one hits in 1960: "Why?" and "Do You Mind?" He won the 1963 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for "What Kind of Fool Am I", but he was also well-known for "Gonna Build a Mountain" and comic novelty songs such as his version of "Strawberry Fair". He wrote songs that others made hits including Goldfinger (the title song of the James Bond movie), and Feeling Good, which became a hit for Nina Simone. With Leslie Bricusse, he wrote the musical Stop the World - I Want to Get Off in which he also performed, earning a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. His other musicals included The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd (1965) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), based on the children's book by Roald Dahl. The play was released in a film version in 1971.
Newley's vocal style has been recognised as a major influence on that of David Bowie. In recognition of his creative skills and body of work, Newley was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989.
The shortlived 1960 ATV series The Strange World of Gurney Slade in which Newley starred, continues to have a cult following due to its postmodern premise that the Newley character is trapped inside a television programme. Apart from a repeat of one episode on Channel 4 in 1992, it has not been seen in the UK in recent years. The show's theme tune by Max Harris may be better-known today than the series itself.
His last feature role in the cast of EastEnders was to be a regular role, but Newley had to withdraw after a few months when his health began to fail.
Leslie Bricusse (born 29 January 1931) is a British lyricist. Although best known for his partnership with Anthony Newley, Bricusse has worked with many other composers. He was Secretary of Footlights between 1952 and 1953 and Footlights President during the following year.
Stop the World - I Want to Get Off was a musical which opened at the Queen's Theatre, London on 20 July 1961, and ran for 555 performances. The book, lyrics & music were by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Anthony Newley also played the lead, a little man in a clown's guise always defeated by circumstances. He was supported by Anna Quayle as the women in his life. Only three songs became popular: "I'm Gonna Build a Mountain," "Once in a Lifetime," and "What Kind of Fool am I." Future West End star Marti Webb was part of the chorus.
The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd was a follow up musical play to Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley's Stop the World - I Want to Get Off. It floundered in Britain with the comedian Norman Wisdom as the lead, but was more successful on Broadway with Anthony Newley. The plot was allegorical in nature, pitting Cocky, the little man who always plays by the rules, against Sir, who goes his own way, ignoring the rules. Newley played Cocky, while Sir was played on Broadway by Cyril Ritchard.
The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd opened at the Shubert Treatre on 16 May 1965 and ran for 232 performances.
The song "Who Can I Turn To" became popular at the time, and in addition to Newley was recorded by Tony Bennett. Other songs were recorded by Sammy Davis Jr.. "Feeling Good" has been covered by a number of artists, including Nina Simone, Muse, Michael Bublé and most recently The Pussycat Dolls.
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Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley Lyrics
Cheer Up Charlie You get blue like everyone But me and Grandpa Joe Can make…
Everlasting Gobstoppers / Oompa Loompa Oompa loompa doompadee doo I've got another puzzle for you O…
Everlasting gobstoppers/Oompa Loompa Oompa loompa doompadee doo I've got another puzzle for you O…
I Want It Now / Oompa Loompa Gooses! Geeses! I want my geese to lay gold eggs for…
I Want It Now / Oompa-Loompa Gooses! Geeses! I want my geese to lay gold eggs for…
I've Got A Golden Ticket I never thought my life could be Anything but catastrophe Bu…
Oompa loompa Oompa Loompa doompadee doo I've got perfect puzzle for you O…
Pure Imagination Hold your breath Make a wish count to three Come with me…
The Candy Man Who can take a sunrise Sprinkle it in dew Cover it in…
The Wondrous Boat Ride There's no earthly way of knowing Which direction we are goi…
Wonkamobile Wonkavision / Oompa Loompa Oompa loompa doompadee doo I've got another puzzle for you O…
Wonkamobile Wonkavision / Oompa-Loompa Oompa loompa doompadee doo I've got another puzzle for you O…
Wonkavator / End Title If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view…
Wonkavator End Title If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view…
Wonkavator/End Title If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Leslie Bricusse:
A Christmas Carol Sing a song of gladness and cheer For the time of…
Candy Man Who can take a sunrise Sprinkle it in dew Cover it in…
Feeling Good [Intro] Birds flying high, you know how I feel Sun in the…
Golden Ticket I never thought my life could be Anything but catastrophe Bu…
I Want It Now/Oompa-Loompa Gooses! Geeses! I want my geese to lay gold eggs for…
Oompa Loompa Oompa Loompas: Oompa Loompa, doompadee doo We have …
Pure Imagination Hold your breath Make a wish count to three Come with me…
The Candy Man Who can take a sunrise Sprinkle it in dew Cover it in…
The Wondrous Boat Ride There's no earthly way of knowing Which direction we are goi…
Wonkamobile Wonkavision/Oompa-Loompa Oompa loompa doompadee doo I've got another puzzle for you O…
Wonkavator/End Title If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view…
You... You Birds flying high You know how I feel Sun in the sky You…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Anthony Newley:
All or Nothing At All You know the game of love, so the flame never…
Basin Street Blues Won't you come along with me To the Mississippi We'll take a…
By Myself the dreams I dreamed went up in smoke. They didn't pan…
Bye Bye Blackbird Blackbird, blackbird singing the blues all day Right outside…
Cheer Up Charlie You get blue like everyone But me and Grandpa Joe Can make…
D-Darling D Darling A angel R Rare And L Lovely I I am then nearly G g…
Do You Mind If I say I love you do you mind Make…
Feeling Good Birds flying high You know how I feel Sun in the sky You…
For All We Know For all we know We may never meet again Before we go Make…
Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss On a mountain stands a mansion so fine and it…
Goldfinger Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Gone With the Wind Gone with the wind, Just like a leaf thart has blown…
Gonna Build a Mountain Gonna build a mountain From a little hill Gonna build a moun…
I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire I don't ever care to rise to power I would rather…
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan I guess I'll have to change my plan, I should…
I'll Walk Beside You I'll walk beside you through the world today While dreams an…
I've Waited So Long (So long, I've waited so long, So long, I've waited so…
Idle on Parade This is a camp that is a-mighty tough Were the marchin'…
If I Were a Rich Man "Dear God, you made many, many poor people. I realize, of…
If She Should Come to You If she should come to you Be gentle For she is very,…
It The world is made of music Never any symphony The sound surr…
It's the Talk of the Town We were more than lovers, We were more than sweethearts, It'…
Ive Waited So Long (So long, I've waited so long, So long, I've waited so…
Letters To My Love What now my love Now that you left me How can I…
Pack Up Your Troubles Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag And smile,…
Personality When Madam Pompadour was on a ballroom floor Said all the…
Pop Goes the Weasel Half a pound of tuppenny rice Half a pound of treacle That's…
Pure Imagination Come with me and you'll be In a world of pure…
Remember Finjo ser invisível Pra não ter que te encarar Afogo na pisc…
Solitude In my solitude You haunt me With dreadful ease Of days gone …
Some Other Spring Some other Spring, when twilight falls, Will the nights brin…
Someone to Love This change I feel puzzles me. It's strange, a real mystery.…
Speak Low Speak low when you speak, love, Our summer day withers away …
Talk To The Animals If we could talk to the animals, just imagine it…
The Candy Man (Candy man) (Hey, Candy man) Alright everybody gather 'round…
The Joker The joker is me! There′s always a joker in the pack There's…
The Party's Over The party's over, it's time to call it a day They've…
The People Tree Hay, Wouldn't it be nice to make a people tree. The likes…
The Thrill Is Gone The thrill is gone The thrill is gone away The…
What Kind Of Fool Am I What kind of fool am I Who never fell in love It…
What Now My Love What now my love Now that you left me How can I…
When Your Lover Has Gone What good is the scheming, the planning and dreaming That co…
Who Can I Turn To Who can I turn to when nobody needs me? My heart…
Why I'll never let you go Why? Because I love you I'll always…
Yes We Have No Bananas There's a fruit store on our street It's run by a…
You Are Too Beautiful You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true And I…