Alan Klein
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| Alan Klein | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alan Charles Klein |
| Born | 29 June 1940 Clerkenwell, London, England |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Decca, Parlophone, Oriole |
| Associated acts | The New Vaudeville Band |
Alan Klein (born Alan Charles Klein, 29 June 1940, Clerkenwell, London)[1] is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He wrote the soundtrack for the stage play and film, What a Crazy World (1963).[1][2] In 1964, he released his only solo album, Well At Least It's British, that was re-released in 2008 by RPM Records.[3]
Many of his recordings were made with the record producer, Joe Meek.[1]
In 1966 he went on tour as lead vocalist of The New Vaudeville Band.[1]
Writing credits
- 1962 "What a Crazy World We're Living In" - Recorded by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers. Piccadilly 7N35024
- 1962 "My Very First Love" - Recorded by Ronnie Hall on Piccadilly 7N35040
- 1962 "A Lay-Abouts Lament" - Recorded by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers on Piccadilly 7N35047
- 1662 "At Times Like These" - Recorded by Ricky Valance on Columbia DB4787
- 1963 "Sally Ann" - Recorded by Freddie and the Dreamers on Columbia SEG8287 EP
- 1963 "Our Streets Annual Outing" - Recorded by The Bachelors on Decca LK4519 LP
- 1963 "Save Your Love For Me" - Recorded by Marty Wilde on Columbia DB7145
- 1963 "Sally Ann" - Recorded by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers on Piccadilly 7N35138
- 1963 "Come Back When You're Ready" - Co-written with J. Duncan, and recorded by Freddie and the Dreamers on Columbia DB7214
- 1964 "I'm A Dreamer" - Recorded by Donald Peers on Columbia DB7226
- 1964 "As Long As You Love Me A Little" - Recorded by Donald Peers on Columbia DB7299
- 1964 "Big Talk From A Little Man" - Recorded by Don Charles on HMV POP1332
- 1965 "I Would Give All" - Co-written with John McLeod, and recorded by The Harbour Lites on HMV POP1465
- 1965 "I'll See You Around" - Recorded by John Mantell on CBS201783
- 1966 "I Just Can't Fool My Heart" - Recorded by Danny Storm on Piccadilly 7N35091
- 1966 "It Ain't Worth The Lonely Road Back" - Recorded by Pozo Seco Singers on Columbia (US) 4-43636
- 1966 "Little Ray Of Sunshine" - Recorded by Joe Brown on Pye 7N17135
Discography
Singles
- 1962 "Striped Purple Shirt" – Written and recorded by Klein on Oriole 45 CB1719 (A Side)
- 1962 "Three Coins In The Sewer" – Written and recorded by Klein on Oriole 45 CB1737 (A Side)
- 1962 "Danger Ahead" – Written by J. Francis and recorded by Klein on Oriole 45 CB1737 (B Side)
- 1965 "It Ain't Worth The Lonely Road Back" – Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5292 (A Side)
- 1965 "I've Cried So Many Tears" - Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5292 (B Side)
- 1965 "Age Of Corruption" – Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5370 (A Side)
- 1965 "I'm Counting On You" – Written and recorded by Klein on Parlophone R5370 (B Side)
- 1969 "Honey Pie" – Written by Lennon and McCartney, recorded by Klein on Page One POF119 (A Side)
- 1969 "You Turned A Nightmare Into A Dream" – Written and recorded by Klein on Page One POPF119 (B Side)
- 1970 "Dinner's In The Ice Box" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13033 (A Side)
- 1970 "Here I Am, There You Are" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13033 (B Side)
- 1970 "Nothing Like A Long Gone Man" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13091 (A Side)
- 1970 "Dreams of Youth" – Written and recorded by Klein on Decca F13091 (B Side)
"Honey Pie/You Turned A Nightmare Into A Dream" was also released in the USA, under the pseudonym "Earl of Cricklewood" (Page One 21,021, March 1969). [4]
Albums
- 1964 Well At Least It's British - Written and recorded by Klein on Decca[5]
