He's the BEST! Born 25th February 1900 in Wembley, Middlesex. In turns he b… Read Full Bio ↴He's the BEST! Born 25th February 1900 in Wembley, Middlesex. In turns he became a dancer, author , musician and dance band leader. Very influential in the development of ballroom dancing in the first half of the 20th century, eventually selling over 75 million records between the 1930s and into the 1980s. Second son of a vicar, attended various schools , none of which he liked - joined the Army September 1916, claiming to be 20 although only 16. Saw active service but was transferred to non combatant roles when his true age was discovered. Studied at Oxford for a year after the war, but moved on to music at Trinity College, London, and soon took up dancing.
Became one of the first to perfect a full turn in the waltz, and won the first ever World Ballroom Dancing Championship in 1922( with Phyllis Clarke), coming second in 1924. Also wrote books about dancing and opened a dance academy in London........ eventually he had 23 across the country. Nationally famous by the 1930s, and having his own TV show through the 1950s on BBC TV........ numerous radio shows, concerts and records over the years.
Founded his own 5 man band in 1935, later enlarging this to become Victor Silvester and his Ballroom Orchestra, always playing in strict tempo. Many famous musicians played in his orchestra over the years, some , such as Joe Loss, branching out to form their own outfits. Always successful, and awarded the OBE in 1961. Although he died 14th August 1978 his son, Victor Silvester Jnr, continued the orchestra into the 1990s.
Became one of the first to perfect a full turn in the waltz, and won the first ever World Ballroom Dancing Championship in 1922( with Phyllis Clarke), coming second in 1924. Also wrote books about dancing and opened a dance academy in London........ eventually he had 23 across the country. Nationally famous by the 1930s, and having his own TV show through the 1950s on BBC TV........ numerous radio shows, concerts and records over the years.
Founded his own 5 man band in 1935, later enlarging this to become Victor Silvester and his Ballroom Orchestra, always playing in strict tempo. Many famous musicians played in his orchestra over the years, some , such as Joe Loss, branching out to form their own outfits. Always successful, and awarded the OBE in 1961. Although he died 14th August 1978 his son, Victor Silvester Jnr, continued the orchestra into the 1990s.
Do-Do-Do
Victor Silvester Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Do-Do-Do' by these artists:
George Gershwin I remember the bliss Of that wonderful kiss. I knew that a…
Gertrude Lawrence I remember the bliss Of that wonderful kiss. I knew that a…
Gertrude Lawrence Harold French I remember the bliss Of that wonderful kiss. I knew that a…
Noel Coward Gertrude Lawrence I remember the bliss Of that wonderful kiss. I knew that a…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Victor Silvester:
A Foggy Day I was a stranger in the city Out of town were…
Begin The Beguine When they begin the beguine It brings back the sound of…
Broadway Melody Don't bring a frown to old Broadway You've got to…
Don Ever since the lucky night I found you I've hung around…
Foggy Day I was a stranger in the city Out of town were…
Getting To Know You Never thought I'd fall, But now I hear love call, I'm gettin…
In The Still Of The Night In the still of the night As I gaze out of…
It The night is young, the skies are clear So if…
It Can Wrong Would it be wrong to kiss Seeing I feel like this Woul…
It's The Talk Of The Town We were more than lovers, We were more than sweethearts, It'…
It's The Talk Of The Town (Nils Frahm's We were more than lovers, We were more than sweethearts, I…
Laura You know the feeling of something half remembered Of somethi…
Love Me Love me or leave me and let me be lonely You…
Old Devil Moon I look at you and suddenly Something in your eyes I…
One Never thought I'd fall, But now I hear love call, I'm gettin…
Out Of My Dreams Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head Yes, I…
Pennies from Heaven Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven Don't you…
Quickstep: In The Still Of The Night In the still of the night As I gaze out of…
Quickstep: Night And Day I was a stranger in the city Out of town were…
Somebody Loves Me Love me or leave me and let me be lonely You…
Something Happened to My Heart Kajimallaedo meomchweon seoraedo Noereul hyanghaeganeun nae …
Three O'Clock In The Morning It's three o'clock in the morning We've danced the whole nig…
When You Wish Upon a Star When a star is born They possess a gift or two One…
Where or When It seems we stood and talked like this before We looked…
You It had to be you, it had to be you. I…
You Took Advantage Of Me When a girl has the heart of a mother It must…
You'll Never Know You'll never know just how much I miss you You'll never…
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