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.
Wishin' and Hopin'
New Vaudeville Band Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Wishin' and Hopin'' by these artists:
Ani DiFranco Wishin' And hopin' And thinkin' And prayin' Planning And dre…
Brenda Lee Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Burt Bacharach Wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin Plannin and dreamin …
Burt Bacharach & Dionne Warwick Wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin Plannin and dreamin …
Burt Bacharach & Friends Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Burt Bacharach/Hal David Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Dionne Warwick Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Dionne Warwick & Burt Bacharach Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Donna Loren Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Eagles Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying Planning and dre…
Fandom Wishin′ and hopin' and thinkin′ and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Nancy Sinatra Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dre…
Rita Coolidge Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' Plannin' and dr…
Stephanie McIntosh Wishin', and hopin', and thinkin', and prayin' Planning and…
The Merseybeats Wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin Plannin and dreamin …
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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@mrbigarms
Great stuff, just a good parody of the 1920's, yet affectionally done.
@dj_grim
Reached number 11 in the UK chart. In my chart number 2 - 15 stations from Waterloo on the Northern Line via Charing X but kept off the top by Waterloo Sunset.
@Commer04
Its Finchley Central!
@peterberry5442
Nothing like the original cut
@jaydentyrer3755
good
@dancooper1914
Wrong title again.
@7dave2ful
Was that Alan Freeman, The Late D.J, that got the silver stuff all over him. Well Pop Pickers, at Number 1 this week N.V.B with........
@stevehall5299
Certainly was Fluff there, all right, Stay bright! 🔆😎
@stevehall5299
NOT ARF! 😀😀