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.
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.
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Lesley Duncan Lyrics
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Dr. Sapo Tengo un ratón en una caja de cartón que me encontré…
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Hans Solo Są chwile w których chcesz być sam Nieważne ilu naokoło ludz…
Hasan Sám, se svejma myšlenkama Sám, se svejma problémama Vylejzám…
heisterkamp Dein Herz verliert den Schlag und manche Wege enden und…
Hodgy Beats and Tyler The Creator This life is a game, if you wanna play Then count…
Hyacinth Prince There are hiccups in my speech Pretty words don't come natur…
Ich Troje Sam, wiecznie sam - gdzie tkwi błąd Czemu wciąż miłość…
J. Arlin A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli…
Jeembo Tveth [Интро: Tveth] Я серьезный как Сэм Джимбо.. Джимбо, эй! Ты с…
Jesse Daniel Saw an old gas station on the interstate that reminds…
Jessie Ware One, two, three Sat inside a railway station Drinking a cup…
John Frusciante Before the break of day blackness has no chance Forever all…
Johnny Hallyday Si la semaine est faite pour travailler Sans relever la…
July For Kings I found America in the Pennsylvania hills I found a girl…
K-Sound XXX A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli…
Kerber Sam sam, sam, od zemlje do neba. Sam sam, sam, posle nj…
Kiyoto.F featuring Lia Its like palm trees with a beautiful breeze When I…
Kosa/Bonny Larmes Rybka śpi, ale ja nieprędko zasnę dziś Otwarte drzwi, ponown…
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Massive Attack/Musicfire.in (K. Grimwood/E. Idlet) In the darkest part of the city, And …
Małach / Rafuz Dobry wieczór Polska karty los rozdał Mikrofon teraz moc ma …
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Metatron.Cube The army is the only way out for a young…
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Mielzky / patr00 Możesz nie kumać paru kwestii gdy nie jesteś stąd Mielzky ab…
Miuosh & ONAR Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams Jeanny, life is not what it…
Moja Reč Chcel som mať iba mike a trochu priestoru Povedať čo mám…
MT. LOW Questa vita mena, pesa e ti sei rotto il cazzo Qua…
Newton John Olivia I heard that you're on your own now So am I…
NOAH NOAH You came Then you saw too Forgot to conquer all the land Tha…
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Sarius Zaśpiewam Ci ten raz Kochałem tylko raz Kochałem wiele razy …
Siddharta Same neumnosti streljamo naokrog, kot da bi vedeli, da ne…
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SIMA Posteľ bez teba sa zdá byť studená Držal si ma za…
Skank Chuva sobre chuva, noite e dia só chuvia E eu descia…
Smolasty Leci sobie nuta masz ochotę na gruby lot Tylko mi nie…
Smolasty feat. Białas Piję żal jak eliksir ekstazy Wiem z radością mi nie jest…
Smolasty [feat. Białas] Sukces mój się rodzi w bólach To nie twój pułap, ej,…
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Sturgill Simpson Well, a good dog on the ground's worth three in…
Suede You live on Lancaster Road And you've got a computer And you…
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The Killers Nobody ever had a dream 'round here But I don't really…
The Need Put on your wings Put on your wings Put on your wings Put…
Tiger Lou Leaving for work Monday morning It is time for a new…
Tim Knol Sam's leaving on a midnight train Holes in his shoes Holes i…
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Tyler the Creator This life is a game, if you wanna play Then count…
Tyler the Creator Domo Genesis This life is a game, if you wanna play Then count…
Various Artists You're on the couch, blowing up my phone You don't want…
VNM Jeżeli chcesz dziś oceniać mnie I uświadamiać mnie że robię …
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Waima Neon oświetla loże siedzę pośród czterech dam Na koniec dnia…
Watcha Sam voulait être une star, star brillant sous les feux Mais…
Zbaraski Бо хочу бути сам Сам-сам Інколи я хочу прокидатися наодинці…
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铃凯 One more touch And then we're leaving One more move The c…
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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