Tag Archives: Harry Walters

A Personal History of the British Record History 101 – Harry Walters Pt.2 and conclusion

Posted on April 19, 2022 by dhvinyl

Someone’s reading this! John Williams has sourced a photo, together with its caption, of Harry back in the days when he was in charge of the Cameo-Parkway label in the UK, then released via EMI’s Columbia. Many thanks, John! We … Continue reading →

Posted in A Life in Music - random memories, A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Alma Cogan, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andrew Phillips, Anthony Newley, Arthur Muxlow, Bernie Lowe, Bobby Rydell, Chubby Checker, David Jacobs, Derek Chinnery, Dick Whittington, Doreen Davies, Doug Geddes, Duchess of Bedford, Ed Stewart, Esther Farmer, Family Favourites, Gary Miller, Harry Chippetts, Harry Walters, Housewives' Choice, Jack Jackson, Jimmy Young, Joan Collins, John Phillips, Junior Choice, Lew & Leslie Grade, Lita Roza, Louis Benjamin, Mark White, Michael Barclay, Michael Holliday, Mrs Gerald Legge, Music While You Workl, Nat King Cole, Norman Newell, Norrie Paramor, Open House Pete Murray, Pat Osborne, Peter Gormley, radio luxembourg, Shadows, Sir Joseph Lockwood, South Africa, Stanley Barnett, Steve Race, Teddy Holmes, Tony Somerfield, Wally Ridley | 1 Comment

A Personal History of the British Record Business 101 – Harry Walters Pt.1

Posted on April 6, 2022 by dhvinyl

Considering Harry Walters’ music business history goes way back and covers not only publishing, record companies but the BBC, he, as with Selwyn Turnbull, seems to have been largely forgotten online. One or two mentions of the Mercury Cameo-Parkway labels, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business | Tagged Alan A. Freeman, Alma Cogan, Andrew Fenner, Arthur Sandford, Beverley Sisters, Billy Cotton, Bobby Pagan, Bryce Summers, Cameo-Parkway, Chappells, David Whitfield, Denis Preston, Dennis Lotis, Dick Whittington, Dickie Valentine, Doris Day, Frank Ifield, Frankie Laine, Gary Miller, Geraldo, Guy Mitchell, Harold Fields, Harry Walters, Joe Roncoroni, Johnnie Ray, Len Smith, Len Wood, Lita Roza, Lonnie Donegan, Louis Mordish, Marion Ryan, Maurice Kinn, Michael Barclay, Michael Carr, Norman Newell, Norrie Paramor, Patti Page, Peter Gormley, Petula Clark, Piccadilly Hayride, Platters, Rosemary Clooney, Ted Heath, Teddy Holmes, The Shadows, Wally Ridley, Winifred Atwell | 3 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 72 – Tommy Loftus Pt.2 and conclusion.

Posted on January 22, 2019 by dhvinyl

As mentioned in a recent update to Pt.1, I have to thank my pal of 50 years or more, Tony Byworth for coming up with two photos of Tommy. This one not only features him in animatedly full flow, but … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Dell, Alma Warren, Archie Andeews, Arthur Muxlow, Bernard Ness, Bill Bebb, Brian Mulligan, Brian Stephens, Colin Burn, David Gell, Dennis Berger, Doris Hare, Edna Bowers, Fred Faber, Fred Pearson, Harry Norton, Harry Walters, Ian Fenner, Issy Price, Ivan Mogull, Jack Baverstock, Jack Dabbs, Jimmy Young, Johnny Francis, Johnny Franz, Judith Chalmers, Ken Glancy, Lee Simmonds, Leslie Gould, Lita Roza, Mel Thompson, Nigel Hunter, Paddy Fleming, Perry Como, Peter Aldersley, Peter Brough, Ray Orchard, Ronnie Bell, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Sam Costa, Syd Gillingham, Tommy Loftus, Tony Byworth, Vicgtor Lebatti, Walter Ridley | 3 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 71 – Tommy Loftus

Posted on January 16, 2019 by dhvinyl

Now here’s a challenge before I even start transcribing this interview from about 20 years ago. I remember Tommy Loftus as a name but, albeit I obviously spent an hour or two with him at the time, I cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in A Life in Music - random memories, A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Big Bopper, Bill Crozier, Billy Eckstine, Colin Burn, Collins Music Hall, Dave Allen, David Betteridge, David Jacobs, Decca, Dickie Murdoch, Don Burkheimer, Edmundo Ross, EMI, Four Ramblers, George Lucan, Harry Walters, Housewives Choice, Isabel Burdette, Jack Dabbs, Jack Train, Jean Metcalfe, Johnny Lawson, Julie Rogers, Lilian Duff, Max Bygraves, Mercury Records, Michael Bell, Pat Campbell, Pat Osborne, Paul Williams, Peter Prince, Queen's Theatre Poplar, Robin Richmond, Ron Richards, Sam Costa, Teddy Warwick, Tommy Loftus, Two Way Family Favourites, Val Doonican, Yarners Coffee | 15 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 70 – Janet Lord MBE – 2, and conclusion.

Posted on October 22, 2018 by dhvinyl

After the pressure of receiving her MBE, we treated Janet to lunch at Rules restaurant at 34-5 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, almost next door to No. 31 where The Gramophone Company (EMI’s founding name) was formed in 1898. Aptly, my … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Life at EMI, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Adrian Rudge, Arthur Muxlow, Bernard Delfont, Brian Mulligan, Brian Southall, Eartha Kitt, Edna Bowers, entertainment, Gary 'US' Bonds, Gene McDaniels, Harry Walters, Hilary Walker, Ian Dove, Jack Florey, Janet Lord, Joan Healey, Johnny Burnette, June West, Ken Palmer, Maria Callas, Nat'King'Cole, Peter Vernon, Rex Oldfield, Rolf Harris, Rupert Perry, Sid Gillingham, Sir Joseph Lockwood, Temperance Seven, The Beatles, William Cavendish | 2 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 67 – Bunny Lewis 5 and conclusion

Posted on April 16, 2018 by dhvinyl

Bunny had just listed some of the artists that he signed to Columbia during his time at EMI including The Avons, The Mudlarks and, via Top Rank, Craig Douglas. I then asked about the frequency with which singers changed labels … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Bob Sharples, Brian Epstein, Brian Poole & Tremeloes, Bunny Lewis, Burt Bacharach, Chris Peers, Craig Douglas, David Essex, Decca, Dick James, Dick Rowe, Dusty Springfield, Emperor Rosko, George Maartin, Hal David, Harry Robinson, Harry Walters, Jack Baverstock, Jack Jackson, Jimmy Young, JOan Regan, Johnny Franz, Kenny Lynch, Larry Parnes, Lita Roza, Lorrae Desmond, Marcel Stellman, Michael Pasternak, Mike Smith, Norrie Paramor, Pete Murray, Sally Douglas, Suzy Miller, Ted Lewis, The Beatles, The Caravelles, Tony Hall, Woolworths | Leave a comment

A Personal History of the British Music Business 41. Syd Gillingham (and Max Clifford)

Posted on January 31, 2017 by dhvinyl

Syd’s recent death prompts me to bring you an interview conducted in a fish restaurant in Walton-on-Thames with his buddy Max Clifford. Max made his start in PR with Syd in EMI’s Manchester Square offices, and has always acknowledged that … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Al Hunt, Arthur Murray, Bill Haley, Bunny Lewis, Cliff Richard, Don Short, Dougie Marlborough, George Martin, Harry Walters, Jack Bentley, John Philips, L.G.Wood, Les Perrin, Leslie Reynolds, Max Clifford, Mike Housego, Norrie Paramor, Pat Brand, Peter Dacre, Peter Prince, Peter Sullivan, Ron White, Solomon King, Syd Gillingham, Ted Heath, Tim Rice, Wally Ridley | 4 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 9 – Colin Burn (1)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by dhvinyl

Colin Burn (1933 – 2009) was one of those enigmatic figures in the British music business – everyone knew him but no one knew him. Internet searches reveal little other than the tragic story of his attempts to turn his … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business | Tagged Arthur Muxlow, Chris Peers, Colin Burn, George Martin, Harry Walters, Norman Newell, Norrie Paramor, Peter Sullivan, Ron Richards | 5 Comments

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Tag Archives: Harry Walters

A Personal History of the British Record History 101 – Harry Walters Pt.2 and conclusion

A Personal History of the British Record Business 101 – Harry Walters Pt.1

A Personal History of the British Record Business 72 – Tommy Loftus Pt.2 and conclusion.

A Personal History of the British Record Business 71 – Tommy Loftus

A Personal History of the British Record Business 70 – Janet Lord MBE – 2, and conclusion.

A Personal History of the British Record Business 67 – Bunny Lewis 5 and conclusion

A Personal History of the British Music Business 41. Syd Gillingham (and Max Clifford)

A Personal History of the British Record Business 9 – Colin Burn (1)

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