Kenny Lynch OBE (born Kenneth Lynch in Stepney, London, on 18 March 1938; d… Read Full Bio ↴Kenny Lynch OBE (born Kenneth Lynch in Stepney, London, on 18 March 1938; died 18 December 2019) was a British singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. A popular entertainer, especially in the 1960s, he appeared in a great many variety shows in the '60s. His sister, Gladys (stage name Maxine Daniels) was a jazz singer of some note.
Lynch had many UK hit singles in the early 1960s, including the two top-tens "Up on the Roof" in December 1962 and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" in June 1963. In addition, he has written songs for others — notably Small Faces' #3 hit "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" with legendary American songwriter Mort Shuman.
His numerous TV appearances include roles in Celebrity Squares, Room at the Bottom and Curry and Chips as well as minor parts in Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Til Death Us Do Part and Treasure Hunt.
Known for charity work, Lynch has often played in charity football matches and Michael Parkinson's 'Celebrity Cricket' fundraisers.
Whilst on a coach with the Beatles (on tour with Helen Shapiro), Lynch reportedly offered to help them write a song, but quickly became frustrated and criticised their ability to compose music - see From Me to You. Years later he appeared on the cover of Wings 1973 album Band on the Run, along with other celebrities. He attended the funeral of Alan Ball on May 3rd , 2007.
In 2018, Lynch had a concert tour with Jimmy Tarbuck and Anita Harris, as well as appearing in ITV's Last Laugh in Vegas.
Lynch had many UK hit singles in the early 1960s, including the two top-tens "Up on the Roof" in December 1962 and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" in June 1963. In addition, he has written songs for others — notably Small Faces' #3 hit "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" with legendary American songwriter Mort Shuman.
His numerous TV appearances include roles in Celebrity Squares, Room at the Bottom and Curry and Chips as well as minor parts in Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Til Death Us Do Part and Treasure Hunt.
Known for charity work, Lynch has often played in charity football matches and Michael Parkinson's 'Celebrity Cricket' fundraisers.
Whilst on a coach with the Beatles (on tour with Helen Shapiro), Lynch reportedly offered to help them write a song, but quickly became frustrated and criticised their ability to compose music - see From Me to You. Years later he appeared on the cover of Wings 1973 album Band on the Run, along with other celebrities. He attended the funeral of Alan Ball on May 3rd , 2007.
In 2018, Lynch had a concert tour with Jimmy Tarbuck and Anita Harris, as well as appearing in ITV's Last Laugh in Vegas.
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Kenny Lynch Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Kenny Lynch:
Mountain Of Love Standin' on a mountain lookin' down on a city The way…
Movin' Away In every part of me I can feel you moving away I…
Movin'Away In every part of me I can feel you moving away I…
Puff Last night I took you out to see a magic…
Puff (Up In Smoke) Last night I took you out to see a magic…
Up on the Roof When this old world starts getting me down And people are…
You Can Never Stop Me Loving You You can take your picture off your shelf You can go…
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J Eshun
Dedicating this to the life of singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London Kenny Lynch who sadly died this morning, i remember this track being blown big time back in 1983 in the clubs, sweet memories of a great man
matthew Wilson
Absolute banger. About a year ago me and pal listened to this tune 42 times back to back and danced the night away. Props to Kenny Lynch
theytrebel
RIP Kenny - thanks for a classic piece of soul from the 80's.
Gary Hirst
RIP . What a great song , cut some rug a few times to this over the years
2bsure
RIP Kenny Lynch, just found out he past. Came straight here to play an 80's classic 😣😥👏
Tony P
Respect to a great man gone.....
Jon Spoard
Massive tune in 1983. What a great time for dance music in the UK. Greg Edwards and Robbie Vincent pumping out the sounds as well as a golden time for pirate radio.. RIP Kenny.
chris bennett
Jon Spoard wish I could go back in time to those days
This evocative tracks helps to transport you back to those classy positive ,feel good era of jazz funk ,early eighties boogie,soul ,funk
tony tookie
Tony Blackburn as well. Don't hate.
Andy Pandy
Takes me back to the long hot jazz-funk summer of 1983 this was on a Streetsounds, on the pirates and in the clubs in London and all over South East England. Great days!