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.
Under the Boardwalk
New Vaudeville Band Lyrics
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Bette Midler Oh, oh, the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
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Billy Joe Royal When the sun beats down And burns the tar up on…
Bruce Willis When the sun beats down And burns the…
Casino Royale When the sun beats down And burns the tar up on…
Drifters [the] Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
Eddie Lovette Oh, when the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
Guy Sebastian Oh when the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
Human Nature Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
John Mellencamp Oh the sun beats down and melts the tar up…
Ka'au Crater Boys When the sun beats down, and melts the tar upon…
King Ben E.& The Drifters Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
Lordz of Brooklyn "You see, everybody knew that if you fucked around with…
Lynn Anderson Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
Platters & Drifters Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
R.D.M Sunrise Strips the night away All the nightmares Are held at…
RDM When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
RDM ft Rolling Stones When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
RDM ft. The Rolling Stones When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
Rhythm Del Mundo When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
Rhythms Del Mundo When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
Rhythms del Mundo & The Rolling Stones When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
Rickie Lee Jones When the sun beats down, and melts the tar upon…
Royal Billy Joe When the sun beats down And burns the tar up on…
Skeeter Davis Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
The Beach Boys Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the) Boardwalk (I'm…
The Boppers Oh, when the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
The Drifter Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
The Rolling Stones When the sun beats down And burns the tar up…
The Undertones When the suns comes up And melts the tar up on…
Tom Astor/Lynn Anderson Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
Tom Tom Club Oh when the sun beats down And burns the tar on…
Tom Tom Club攀 Oh when the sun beats down And burns the tar on…
various artists Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar…
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 Thank You So tired of waiting for you So tired of longing for…
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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opyanne
Crazy! I havn't heard this in sooooooooo long. Thank you for posting, and for your video.
nanlisa
I was in fourth grade when this song first came out. I just love this song. I think I first heard it on WIP here in Philadelphia. WIP was middle-of-the road back then.
GarrardAT6
Very Nice!!! I like this one a lot!!! I was listening to my Laurance Welk version earlier today. You make some great videos...What software do you use? :)
sideshowtink
FABULOUS! You know I just grabbed this one from Craig!
Love German Shepherds
Enjoyed the song and the video Thank you for sharing Cheyenne
Lloyd T.
@sideshowtink Thanks Tink! I made the vid at work today. I had recorded it and some 78's last night before I went to bed. I'm by myself pretty much all day on the weekends at work so it's easier to get these done. I love that you found one at Craigs! You've always got the fab finds! XOXO
Lloyd T.
@Edisonfans19 Thank you Paul! I'm glad you enjoyed the vid. I love all the wonderful artwork from the Vaudeville days.
Lloyd T.
@GarrardAT6 Thanks! I'm glad you like it! I would enjoy hearing that Welk version sometime. I used to watch his show every week at my grandmother's house when I was a kid and have a few of his records now. ha ha ha I use Corel VideoStudio X3 to make most of my vids. Some of the 78's I post on my other channel are a bit harder to work with every now and then, but I love them all. :-)
ThisGuyFrritz
What did you use to create those transition effects?
ThisGuyFrritz
@Ne14Gr8Music Thanks for letting me know. Something to think about while researching video editing software. By the way, I have the Perrey & Kingsley version of that tune on a 3-CD set "The Out Sound From Way In." Fun to listen to.