The New Vaudeville Band was a group created by songwriter Geoff Stephens in… Read Full Bio ↴The New Vaudeville Band was a group created by songwriter Geoff Stephens in 1966 to record his novelty composition "Winchester Cathedral", a song inspired by the dance bands of the 1920s. To his surprise, the song became a huge international hit, rising to #1 in the United States.
When Stephens received several requests for The New Vaudeville Band to tour he had to put together a group, since the song was recorded by studio musicians hired only for the recording session. He contacted a real group, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, which played similar music at the time. Only Bob Kerr from that group was interested, so he left The Bonzos to help Stephens form a touring version of The New Vaudeville Band. The lead singer of the touring version of the group was Alan Klein, who was billed as 'Tristram—Seventh Earl Of Cricklewood'. The group enjoyed success for two years until the novelty wore off. Kerr then formed his own group, Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band, which continues to perform.
In 1967, The New Vaudeville Band released the Finchley Central LP.
When Stephens received several requests for The New Vaudeville Band to tour he had to put together a group, since the song was recorded by studio musicians hired only for the recording session. He contacted a real group, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, which played similar music at the time. Only Bob Kerr from that group was interested, so he left The Bonzos to help Stephens form a touring version of The New Vaudeville Band. The lead singer of the touring version of the group was Alan Klein, who was billed as 'Tristram—Seventh Earl Of Cricklewood'. The group enjoyed success for two years until the novelty wore off. Kerr then formed his own group, Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band, which continues to perform.
In 1967, The New Vaudeville Band released the Finchley Central LP.
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New Vaudeville Band Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by New Vaudeville Band:
15. Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedral You're bringing me down You stood and y…
Amy People always tell me it's a funny name I suppose they…
Finchley Central Finchley Central is two and sixpence From Golders Green on…
Green Street Green People always tell me it's a funny name I suppose they…
Holiday Inn Just two minutes from the sea Every room equipped with agen…
I Can't Go Wrong That certain night, the night we met, There was magic abroad…
I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet I was Lord Kitchener's valet We were ever so pally I was…
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now Sadie Moonshine's got no love, She's nobody's turtle dove …
If I Had A Talkig Picture Of You So tired of waiting for you So tired of longing for…
Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square That certain night, the night we met, There was magic abroa…
Peek a Boo Peek-A-Boo, I do love you. You're the girl for me. When I…
Peek-A-Boo Peek-A-Boo, I do love you. You're the girl for me. When I…
Rosie There′s a pub in town called "The Rose and Crown" And one…
Sadie Moonshine Sadie Moonshine's got no love, She's nobody's turtle dove No…
Shine on Harvest Moon The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see For…
So Tired So tired of waiting for you So tired of longing for…
Whatever Happened To Phyllis Puke I′m looking for a darling to share my early-morning tea, A…
Whatever Happened to Phyllis Puke? I'm looking for a darling to share my early-morning tea, A…
Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedral You're bringing me down You stood and y…
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@thedirtymac8054
One of their best songs! New Vaudeville Band's first album has a lot of gems on it!
@HeartoftheDragonColo
Originally on the Winchester Cathedral album, this was one of my favorites. Mom bought the record but I played it a lot myself. In addition to some old-style renditions of classics like "A Nightingale Sang on Berkeley Square" and the novelty "Whatever Happened to Phyllis Puke" (which was a favorite of mine since I was 10 and that was up my alley humor-wise) it had this nice ballad and the original version of "There's a Kind of Hush," which was co-written by Geoff Stephens (1 October 1934 – 24 December 2020) and Les Reed.
@christopherkenel4986
There is a nice sheen to the production on this song. Nice work!
@babyblue6743
I remember my dad playing this on the record player in 1969/70. I liked it then, when I was 6. It’s far more soulful and romantic than some of the stuff today. Music took a certain turn in the 60s, from being lighthearted and innocent, to conveying more feeling and emotion than before. Of course it was a time of free love and self-expression. It was a time when there was rebellion, and the world was changing, but there was also the ‘class’ factor. This song had class. It’s just the right kind of song for candlelit dinners in a restaurant, and smooches on the dance floor. I bet young people would still smooch to it at the end of the night, even now.
@josephsauris4949
My father, who HATED rock and roll, liked this song!
@babyblue6743
My dad hated all modern music but liked ‘no more lonely nights’ by Paul McCartney. He said they were artists of music unlike the stuff that’s churned out today, all special effects smoke and flashing lights and videos.
@guillermomartinezhernandez6012
Preciosa,cancion