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.
Finger Poppin' Time
New Vaudeville Band Lyrics
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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…
If I Had a Talking 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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Stephen landry
Love love love it! I always loved this song. I liked the way he sang it through a megaphone. Great blast from my youth. Thanks ivror I almost forgot this classic.
Ivor Sorefingers
Hi Stephen. Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my lesson. Ivor
Stuart Arnold
Lovely to hear this Ivor, plenty to enjoy while learning. Thanks a lot.
Ivor Sorefingers
Hi Stuart. Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my lesson. Ivor
Tony B
Great lesson from a great song! I was a kid in the mid 70s when they played this at some formal party my parents took me to. Tony
Ivor Sorefingers
Hi Tony. Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my lesson and the memories it brought back. Ivor
Tusk 1157
I remember see them on TV here in the states. I was probably 8 at the time. I wouldn't have ever remembered the name of the band, if not for this video. I'm debating in my mind if it was the Ed Sullivan show. 👍
Ivor Sorefingers
Hi Tusk. Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my lesson. Ivor
phil warbrick
what you've done here is add all the fills which standard tablature always misses. That's precisely what I was on about with 'If I said you had a beautiful body'. I've just about finished the fills for the verses of Beautiful Body. I'lk certainly add Winchester to my list!! Many thanks.. Phil
Ivor Sorefingers
Hi Phil. Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my lesson. Ivor