Eddie grew up within a family to whom the music of his local brass band fea… Read Full Bio ↴Eddie grew up within a family to whom the music of his local brass band featured highly. He was soon able to play a variety of instruments though he was most accomplished on the trumpet. After World War II, he graduated from playing as an amateur in brass bands to professional engagements with popular dance orchestras of the day including that of Geraldo, and he soon became renowned for the virtuosity of his performances. Following his exposure on TV with the Stanley Black Orchestra, an enthusiastic announcer introduced him as the 'Man With The Golden Trumpet' - an apt description that remained with him for the remainder of his musical career.
Eddie's style was unusually individualistic, and he became a familiar musician on BBC radio and TV during the 1950s. He started to make records for the Columbia label and his popularity can be assessed from the success of his records, which included two UK number ones, 'Oh Mein Papa', followed more than a year later by 'Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White'. He was thus the first British instrumentalist to achieve two number ones. The magnificent 'Oh Mein Papa', which also sold well in the USA, topped the UK singles chart for no less than nine weeks (a British chart record}, and was successful enough to provide him with the first ever 'gold disc' awarded for an UK instrumental track.
Further chart entries were secured with 'John And Julie', taken from the soundtrack of the movie; plus 'Mandy', Eddie's last major hit. Other recordings include 'Stranger In Paradise' in 1955; 'The Man with the Golden Arm' in 1956; and 'Jealousy' in 1960.
As the music scene entered the less innocent age of the 1960s, Eddie's beautiful musical renditions became less appreciated by record buyers. By 1968 Eddie had become a little disillusioned by his dwindling fortunes and left Britain, making South Africa his home.
Eddie died in 1978 aged 56.
Eddie's style was unusually individualistic, and he became a familiar musician on BBC radio and TV during the 1950s. He started to make records for the Columbia label and his popularity can be assessed from the success of his records, which included two UK number ones, 'Oh Mein Papa', followed more than a year later by 'Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White'. He was thus the first British instrumentalist to achieve two number ones. The magnificent 'Oh Mein Papa', which also sold well in the USA, topped the UK singles chart for no less than nine weeks (a British chart record}, and was successful enough to provide him with the first ever 'gold disc' awarded for an UK instrumental track.
Further chart entries were secured with 'John And Julie', taken from the soundtrack of the movie; plus 'Mandy', Eddie's last major hit. Other recordings include 'Stranger In Paradise' in 1955; 'The Man with the Golden Arm' in 1956; and 'Jealousy' in 1960.
As the music scene entered the less innocent age of the 1960s, Eddie's beautiful musical renditions became less appreciated by record buyers. By 1968 Eddie had become a little disillusioned by his dwindling fortunes and left Britain, making South Africa his home.
Eddie died in 1978 aged 56.
John & Julie
Eddie Calvert Lyrics
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The Turtles I am indeed John and Julie You should know me If you know…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Eddie Calvert:
Cherry Pink It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true…
Cherry Pink & Appleblossom White It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true…
Cherry Pink And Apple Blosom White It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true…
Easy to Love I know too well that I'm just wasting precious time In…
Georgia On My Mind Back down memory lane, I began as my mother's bright…
In The Still Of The Night In the still of the night As I gaze out of…
Little Serenade I don't care if the sun don't shine I get my…
Love Is a Many Spledoured Thing Love is a many splendored thing It's the April rose that…
My Yiddishe Momme Of things I should be thankful for, I′ve had a goodly…
Oh Mein Papa (Oh mein papa) (Oh mein papa) (Oh mein papa) Although Ed…
Oh, Mein Papa Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful Oh, my…
Some Enchanted Evening Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger, You may see…
The Poor People Of Paris Just got back from Paris France All they do is sing…
What Is This Thing Called Love I was a hum-drum person Leading a life apart When love flew…
Why Do I Love You Why do I love you I love you not only…
You Go To My Head You go to my head And you linger like a haunting…
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Stephen Martin
Watched this film in my aunts house in the early eighties, I think I was about 11 or 12 at the time absolutely loved it, one of my all time favourite movies, have it on dvd now and I never tire of watching it over and over again , with a great cast including sid james, Peter sellars , to name but a few , and now sadly that the Queen has passed Away, this movie is all the more poignant as it tells the story of her coronation through the eyes of two children who run away from home to see her crowned , RIP your majesty
Robert Price
One of my very favourites of the fifties. On a 78 rpm with a wind up gramophone. Days of innocence and pleasure. Will they come around again ?
Judith White
what memories.My dad took me and my brother Maurice to see this film as a treat for being so good after our brother Jamie had just been born.I was 8 years old and Maurice was 5 years old at the time.I have seen this film again only once since then as it was shown on television.
Peter Beschorner
Wow! what memories Eddy Calvert brings back of the great 1950's! I remember toy shops featured an 'Eddy Calvert' golden trumpet. clevery made of gold plastic with three stops in a presentation box for the pricely sum of 17/6! Sorry to learn he died so young. thanks for the memory! Pete 'Kiwi' Keegan ( 1950's TVskiffleman)
Andy Pandy
Very nice little tune.
Jennifer Mary Harvey
I remember the film watched when i was a little girl all those years ago