Lennie Peters (AKA Gary Hall) (born Leonard George Sargent, 22 November 193… Read Full Bio ↴Lennie Peters (AKA Gary Hall) (born Leonard George Sargent, 22 November 1931, London), an uncle of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, was blinded in one eye during a car accident when he was five years old. A thrown brick blinded his other eye when he was sixteen. Before Peters and Lee he was a pianist playing the London pub scene. He recorded two singles on the Oriole label, "Let the Tears Begin" and "And My Heart Cried" in 1963 and 1964 respectively. In 1966 he recorded "Stranger in Paradise" for Pye Records and then "Here We Go Again" on the Gemini label in 1970. The latter he would revisit as Peters and Lee in 1976. He teamed up with actress and dancer Dianne Lee (born Dianne Littlehales, February 1950, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England) in 1970. Lee would provide backing vocals for Peters' solo act. She was also at the time part of a dance act with her cousin Liz.

Their original act was called Lennie Peters and Melody until their management International Artists suggested the name: Peters and Lee. Their first performance was with Rolf Harris on 30 April 1970 at a concert in Bournemouth.

Early success
They entered the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks, which they won for a then record of seven times with such songs as "All Change Places", "I'm Confessin'", "Let It Be Me" and "All I Ever Need is You". Following their TV success, a record contract was soon signed with Philips Records. They were produced by Philips' A&R man Johnny Franz and their management company was International Artists, run by showbiz professionals Phyllis Rounce and Laurie Mansfield. Franz found the song which suited them well and their recording quickly led to a number one hit, "Welcome Home" - which sold over 800,000 copies in Britain. A successful first album, "We Can Make It", followed which also reached the number one position, selling over 250,000 copies. Further single hits followed with "Don't Stay Away Too Long" and "Hey Mr Music Man".

TV appearances
The duo was top of the bill at the Royal Variety Performance in 1973.[1] They were also resident guest stars on The Des O'Connor Show,[2] had slots on Golden Shot, Mike and Bernie Winters' Show, Presenting Nana Mouskouri, Seaside Special and David Nixon's show.

Peters and Lee had a popular TV series of their own Meet Peters & Lee,[3] including several Christmas specials made by ATV. "The Peters and Lee Story" was one Christmas special made for 27 December 1975 which starred Mike and Bernie Winters, Cleo Laine and Aiden J Harvey who won New Faces in 1974. Their success made them household names and frequent appearances on Top of the Pops also kept their record sales steady.

Their last TV appearance before their split was London Night Out in November 1980, in which they performed four songs from their farewell album.

Solo and reunion
Lee went on to perform mainly in theatre and acting roles, whilst Peters pursued a solo singing career. He recorded his only solo album Unforgettable in 1981 and released three singles, "Record of My Love" in 1981, "Why Me" for Christmas 1982 and "Key Largo" in 1985. Peters also appeared on a few small TV slots and appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film The Hit, but without a huge success. Despite their fame, neither Peters nor Lee could repeat the success they enjoyed whilst together.

The pair reunited in 1986 with a new single, "Familiar Feelings", to perform on the nostalgia circuit. They also made some TV appearances, performing their new single. The duo went on to record two new albums, one in 1989 and the last in 1992 for their 21st anniversary, before Peters' death from bone cancer in 1992 at age 60. Their final TV appearance was Pebble Mill in February 1992 with a short interview and a performance of the hit "Hey Mister Music Man". Sporting a broken arm, Peters' illness was apparent. Lee went on to marry Rick Price of Wizzard and recorded a solo album Chemistry in 1994. She continues to tour with Price as a duo, performing hits and new material.[4]

Baby I Love You
Peters & Lee Lyrics

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我街角站不知等你几多久
挤熄几十个烟头
等着赎你走
我一发现你在不远街口
偏偏双脚扭一扭
好像已生锈
多么想表态其实恋爱自由
怎么讲只怕人前人后

Oh 如饥渴的野牛
我想过万七种方法去开口
好想拖下你的手
可是太怕羞
我心里话不敢多说怕出丑
只好不置可否
胆量太不够
多么的喜爱你其实早有预谋
我故意走到你前前后后
啊呀如趣致趣怪小野兽在摆尾摇头
你可否在今晚跟我喝杯酒
不需阻你多久
一夜已足够
我

我要
哈哈

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peters & Lee's song "Baby I Love You" portray a person who is anxiously waiting for someone they love at a street corner. They express their impatience by smoking multiple cigarettes, hoping that their loved one will appear soon. The person finally spots their loved one not too far from the street corner, but they seem hesitant to approach them, as if their feet are rusted. The singer realizes that they want to express their feelings but are afraid of judgment in public and private settings. They compare themselves to a hungry wild buffalo, implying their desperation to be with their loved one.

The singer contemplates various methods to approach their loved one but feels too shy and lacks the courage to hold their hand. They are afraid of saying too much and potentially embarrassing themselves, so they remain indecisive. However, deep down, they admit to having planned their love for their loved one for a long time. They intentionally walk around their loved one, trying to show their interest and appeal, like a playful and peculiar little beast wagging its tail and shaking its head.

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