Lesley Duncan (12 August 1943 – 12 March 2010) was an English singer-songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Lesley Duncan (12 August 1943 – 12 March 2010) was an English singer-songwriter. Pursuing weighty lyrical themes such as environmentalism, motherhood, and politics, Duncan was a mainstay of British radio during the '70s. One of her songs, "Love Song", has been covered by many artists, among them Elton John, whose cover version featured vocal contributions from Duncan. She was also a prolific session singer, famously providing backing vocals for Pink Floyd's seminal album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Unfortunately, Duncan suffered from severe stage fright, limiting her commercial viability as a performer.

Lesley Duncan was born in Stockton-on-Tees, a market town in north east England, leaving school at fourteen; she would later reminisce about her childhood troubles in her song, "Wooden Spoon". At age 19, she and her brother Jimmy were placed on weekly retainers by a music publisher. Within a year, Lesley Duncan had signed with major label EMI, and appeared in the film What a Crazy World. Starting in 1963, Duncan recorded a number of pop singles throughout the '60s, none of which were able to grab the attention of record buyers at large.

All throughout her career as an active solo performer and beyond, Duncan appeared as a vocalist on numerous recordings by other artists, including Donovan, Ringo Starr, and The Alan Parsons Project. She also appeared on the first original cast recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. A complete list of Duncan's contributions has yet to be compiled; in her own words, "it would be easier to list the albums on which [she does] not appear."

Duncan was first introduced to Elton John when they were both relatively unknown session workers. In 1970, John covered Duncan's composition "Love Song" for his breakthrough album Tumbleweed Connection; Duncan played guitar and provided vocals on John's version. Duncan's new-found form of understated songwriting was noted by ecstatic critics, leading some to dub her "the British Carole King." Duncan's 1971 debut album, Sing Children Sing, featured amongst others Elton John and Peter Frampton as guest musicians. Despite favorable reviews and radio play, Duncan failed to attract the attention of record buyers.

Her lacf commercial success would haunt her until the release of her last album, Maybe It's Lost (1977), despite a gradual increase in commercial pop sensibility for every album released. Much of the blame for this lack of success could, by Duncan's own admission, be shouldered on her stage fright, which resulted in only a handful of live appearances throughout her career; however, one of these performances were at the 1973 Reading Festival, which was released on a live compilation LP. She continued to release sporadic singles for another decade; in 1979, a re-recorded version of "Sing Children Sing" (b/w "Rainbow Games"), whose proceeds were donated to the foundation for the International Year of the Child, became her biggest UK chart success at the #76 spot. Her recording career concluded in 1986 with a final single release, "Tomorrow" (b/w "Paper Highways").

Duncan retired to the Isle of Mull in Scotland, where she would spend the rest of her life with her family. In 2010, Duncan died of cerebrovascular disease, following an extended period of illness. At her funeral were flower arrangements from David Bowie and Elton John, members of the community in attendance only now realizing her true identity, which she had reportedly seldom brought up. Duncan's legacy remains, as "Love Song" continues to be covered by hundreds of artists, and albums on which she appeared continuing to be heard by unquantifiable numbers of listeners around the world.

Pick Up the Phone
Lesley Duncan Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Pick Up the Phone' by these artists:

.irg Pick up the phone, i just need to talk to…
Brakes Abba zabba zabba zabba zabba zabba zabba zabba zabba zabba…
C. Bridges Pick up the phone Pick up, pick up the phone boy I'm…
Carina Round Pick up the phone I'm pregnant with your baby I wanted you…
Cecile Believe Pick up the phone, pick up the phone Pick up the…
Ciara Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh Where…
David F. R. Said good bye when I leff to your answering machine. Then…
David F.R. Said good bye when I leff to your answering machine Then…
De De Girl pick up da phone Been sending these text Lil shordie…

DIA Babe 밤새 내가 생각날 걸 Uh woo uh woo 넌 분명 내게…
Divine Why don't you pick up the phone Why don't you pick…
Dr.Dundiff Feeling I'm falling again Feels like I'm losing ground Feeli…
Dragonette Come on Cherry Cherry you're still very young And we've only…
Drew Dillon There's no word, no call I didn't hear from my parents…
E-Bomber A saudade 'tá me dando alucinação 'Tô te vendo no…
Evan & Jaron Sorry to call you In the middle of the night But my…
Evan and Jaron Sorry to call you In the middle of the night But my…
F R David Said good bye when I leff to your answering machine. Then…
F.R. David Said good bye when I leff to your answering machine Then…
F.R.David. Said good bye when I leff to your answering machine. Then…
Falling in Reverse (Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message…
G-Pol Jij hebt liever dat ik afstand houd Baby jij weet toch…
Ghetts Sounds of the sounds of the (Pick up the phone) man…
Golda She the baddes with a misdemeanor, Talking bout my plug in…
gothurted I'm getting bad to tell to someone I love you 'Cause…
Gym E. Dean I call and I wait And I picture your face And I…
henry moodie Some nights, I don't even sleep Chest tight with anxiety Sta…
I-20 Baby Pick up the phone Tryn'a see what you on Askin' me…
Jay-k [feat. Cora] (Yo this shit crazy bro) (Yall really gotta feel me on…
Koede Pick up the phone baby Why you never talk to me Ignore…
Korin Deanna First off who do you think that you are? Show my…
Lil B (phone rings) man, who is this? This shit don't ever stop…
LIVING ROOM - Young Thug Yeah, oh, yeah Ooh, Thugger, yeah Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
LoveSage (Woah) (Woah) (Wo-woah) (Mmm) (Mm) I'm lost inside my head A…
Lucy Street Baby when you're Sick of being alone Anytime you need…
Ludacris feat. R. Kelly Man we talking race cars nigga, this ain't no joke…
Lupe Fiasco Uh, I just need a minute to replenish who I…
Mackned I don't want to share the feelin' man I don't want…
Maddie Zahm I'm scrolling through pictures, and, oh, God, I miss her Tha…
Mark & John In a hot dusty playground of a small country school Where…
Moving Units We're nothing special We're nothing new We're just waiti…
Mr. Pauli Fuck love and peace Fuck love and peace Do not call love…
Mt. Misery Spent the evening hoping I would hear your voice Waiting for…
Notwist You know this place, You know this gloom? We've been here …
Notwist The You know this place, You know this gloom? We've been here be…
Ovi Yeah, baby pick up the phone Responde, por favor, me tiene…
R. Kelly Man we talking race cars nigga, this ain't no joke…
r.em.edy Why won’t you pick up the phone, two minutes on…
Re-1st In the darkness no light I find life Lit the place…
Royal Teeth I just called to say I'm on the way Driving was…
S-X Pick The Phone Up Finally got to you then I finally…
sewerperson Swear I put this shit down for you I really hope…
Shotty Now we're looking for a Brand new game to play I never…
Silent But Deadly Yaaah, oh yaaah Ooooh, Thugger Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger, T…
Summer Was Fun pick up the phone (pick up the phone) get what she wants now…
T.I. & Travis Scott Yeah, oh, yeah Ooh, Thugger, yeah Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
The Nosebleeds Hey it's me again I'm calling out of shame Shame that I…
The Notwist You know this place, You know this gloom? We've been here be…
Tiny-O What you doing? Shit, at the studio Ok, what time you go…
Tizzy Al Baby just pick up the phone Pick up the phone I know…
Tommy Nee She ain't returning, our fire is dead. But i keep on…
Transmit Now Oh here we go, this the scenario, These are the…
Travi$ Scott Yeah, oh, yeah Ooh, Thugger, yeah Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
Tyrese Man we talking race cars nigga, this ain't no joke…
TyreseandLudacrisFeat.R. Kelly Why won’t you pick up the phone, two minutes on…
Various Artists [Ryan Adams - Come Pick Me Up] When they call your…
William Beckett I couldn't keep it a secret any longer I'm tired of…
Yorina Please pick up the phone I've been waiting so long Dreams ea…
Young Thug Yeah, oh, yeah Ooh, Thugger, yeah Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
Young Thug feat.Quavo & Travis Scott Yaaah, oh yaaah Ooooh, Thugger Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
Young Thug Ft. Travis Scott Yeah, oh, yeah Ooh, Thugger, yeah Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
Young Thug Travis Scott Quavo Yaaah, oh yaaah Ooooh, Thugger Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
Young Thug/Travis Scott Yeah, oh, yeah Ooh, Thugger, yeah Yeah, Travis Scott Thugger…
Zingah Pick up the phone and let me know how much…
다이아 Babe 밤새 내가 생각날 걸 Uh woo uh woo 넌 분명 내게…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Lesley Duncan:

Chain of Love By and bye, by and bye Some sweet day Don't you sigh Don'…
Crying in the Sun Grab a line, love someone, then hurry past your time, Never…
Emma Emma, Oh Emma, you're a child of the light You are…
Help Me Jesus If I'm going to tread the way, well I hope To…
If You Won't Be Mine Though the moon may catch the sun if she bides…
Love Song The words I have to say May well be simple but…
Lullaby I'll give you stars and sunshine A rainbow at your feet…
Mr. Rubin Well you're stirring up hatred and you make me ashamed I…
Rainbow Games If I could have my time again, I'd choose to love…

Sing Children Sing Though you feel at times you just can't win Sing sing…

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