Christmas Island ::::: Dickie Valentine.

Dickie Valentine (4 November 1929 -- 6 May 1971) was an English pop singer in the 1950s.
He first trained as a singer during his work as a child actor, and during that time developed a flexible vocal style and skills as an impersonator of famous singers. He was overheard singing by actor-singer Bill O'Connor while working as a call boy at Her Majesty's Theatre, and encouraged him to take lessons. Since he could not afford them, O'Connor paid for them.
On February 14, 1949, Valentine, who at the time was relatively unknown, was signed by Ted Heath to join his band, Ted Heath and his Music, as a singer to work alongside Lita Roza and Denis Lotis. He was voted the Top UK Male Vocalist in 1952 while singing with the Ted Heath Orchestra, the most successful of all British big bands, and again after going solo in 1954.

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[mountain824]

Wonderful song and video Mick!***** I love it so much. Have a wonderful week! maria:)

[MusiqueMaestro1]

@mountain824

Hello Maria,thank you so much for your nice comments and kind wishes,I'm pleased that you enjoyed this fun old Christmas song from Dickie Valentine.

Have a wonderful week yourself ! :))

[Magryd3344]

Oh I´d love to Mick. Is there really an Island called Christmas Island? Just disappearing from all the MUSTS!! Yes please! Lovely video! Thanks!

Maggan

[MusiqueMaestro1]

@Magryd3344

Yes Maggan,there is a place called Christmas Island,off the Western coast of Australia and it does look like a paradise isle,there are only 1400 people living there !

Very many thanks Maggan,cheeers,,,Mick :-))



[Magryd3344]

@MusiqueMaestro1 OK, thanks! On my island out in the archipelago only 40 families are living....ha-ha, but I believe it´s not as warm there now as on Christmas Island./Maggan

[MusiqueMaestro1]

@Magryd3344

I believe it's 27-30c all the year round there !

[Magryd3344]

@MusiqueMaestro1

Perfect!!! Suits me fine!

[MusiqueMaestro1]

@ValsHere

I haven't been on a sunny beach for a long time Val,I don't know about Rey,is there a beach in Chicago,I know there's lots of water ! lol

Glad you liked the song from Dickie,it's long been forgotten here in the UK,but I'm hopeful that a few people will have a listen to it again now.

Many thanks for watching Val,catchya later,,,Mick :))

[MusiqueMaestro1]

@CookiesDen2

Hiya Rey,yes,the Andrews Sisters is much the best recording of this song,but this version from Dickie Valentine seems to have been overlooked for many years,so I thought it was time to give it some airplay ! lol

I wasn't sure what to put in the video when the backing singers had their turn,I thought the girls filled in quite well though !

Very many thanks for the thumbs up & all the stars Rey,I'm happy you enjoyed it all,,,,,Mick :))

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@Bluemoonofmemphis

Ha,I'm pleased you spotted the delectable Diana Rigg at the end there Phil,she was on a lot of Christmas wish lists a few years ago !

This Christmas song from Dickie seems to have been forgotten over the years,I hope to change that now,ha ha !

Thanks mega much for those stars Phil,glad you enjoyed the song,oh and Emma !

Mick :))

[MusiqueMaestro1]

@TheManFromUNCLE1100

Hi Alan,he was one of the top crooners in the UK back then in the early 50's,but got swept aside by the Rock 'n Roll revolution from 1956 onwards,as did many others !

Yes, an island in the sun would be very nice just now Alan,it's cold,dark and damp outside today,yuk ! lol

Many thanks for the tropical thumbs Alan,cheeers,,,Mick :))