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.
I'll Stay By You
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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ArchiveMan78
This wasn't a hit in the USA, but it was released here on the Liberty label and as a "radio guy" I received a promo copy. It's always been one of my favorites. Thanks for posting!
The Best Songs Of The Sixties
Great r’n’b ballad! Also the crooner Johnny Dorelli sings it marvelously!
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1965 {July 2nd} Kenny Lynch performed "I'll Stay By You" on the British ITV network television program, 'Ready Steady Go!'...
At the time the song was at position #31 on the United Kingdom's Official Top 50 Singles chart, the week before it had peaked at #29 and it spent seven weeks on the Top 50...
Between 1960 and 1983 the London native had eight records on the U.K. Top 50 Singles chart, two made the Top 10 and both peaked at #10, "Up On The Roof" for one week in January 1963 and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" in August of 1963...
He composed two records that made the U.K. Top 10 chart, "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" by Small Faces {#3 in 1966} and Cilla Black's "Love's Just A Broken Heart" {#5 in 1966}...
Kenny Lynch celebrated his 81st birthday three months ago on March 18th, 2019...
Colin Williams
One of Britain's best singers. Got this on single but there's a different version on 'Best of' CD also in mono which confused me. Dunno if single mix is on a CD as it's much better. R.I.P. Ken.
DAVID WOLF
Thank you for this 1965 single - sadly, Kenny Lynch never got exposure Strateside, so great putting him "out there" so more people can appreciate. Respect, Happy Mardi Gras!! ***DAVE♫♫♫♫DJ***
Agnes Bankole
Was there in the 70s when the original was sung by Kenny Lynch on the BBC Top of the Pops; love it then and love it even more now,
Beautiful Song, beautiful and enduring memories,
tony barham
kenny lynch a great singer he should have had better publicity
John Robertson
top guy
staypress
RIP ken
Nicolo Parisi
Bonjour, aussi la version Italienne ??????