Kathy Kirby :::: A Little Song For You.

Kathy Kirby (born Kathleen O'Rourke, 20 October 1938 Ilford, Essex) is a retired English singer, whose popularity was at its peak during the 1960s

She adopted the look of a 'blonde bombshell', and was compared to Marilyn Monroe. Her looks, lip-gloss and her powerful, pitch-perfect voice became her trademarks. She had 5 Top 40 hits between 1963 and 1965, the best known of which is her cover version of "Secret Love". That year (1963), she won Top British Female Singer in the New Musical Express poll.

Kirby became one of the biggest stars of the mid 1960s, appearing in the Royal Command Variety Performance and three television series for BBC TV. She represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965, and came second with the song "I Belong". Author and historian John Kennedy O'Connor describes Kirby's "I Belong" as being far more representative of current musical tastes than other songs from the contest, but she was beaten by France Gall from Luxembourg, singing an even more contemporary song written by Serge Gainsbourg.

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[grammaelvis]

really enjoyed that 1 mick loved the song beautiful lady

[SixtiesOnly]

@grammaelvis

Thanks a lot Marlene,glad you liked Kathy's little song,she was a great singer and looked good too ! lol

Seeya later,,,Mick :-))

[TheOldrecordclub]

i've got a few songs by Kathy but i've not heard this one before.good upload. CARL

[SixtiesOnly]

@TheOldrecordclub

Hi there CARL,glad you enjoyed this one from the fabulous Kathy,it's not one of her better known songs,but I think it's cute. Thanks for watching,,cheeers,,Mick :-)

[ebfan41]

In some photos Kathy Kirby had a great resemblance to Marilyn, I enjoyed Kathy singing this upbeat, happy song!! Liked the video and the presentation, Terrific post Mick!!

[SixtiesOnly]

@ebfan41

Hello Mary,yes,she does look a lot like Marilyn in some pics and that probably helped her when she started out on her singing career !

I'm pleased you enjoyed her little song and the video,many thanks for watching and for your kind comments,,,,,,,,,,,,Mick ;-))

[payitforwardeddie]

I love this song. RIP Kathy. XXX

[SixtiesOnly]

@27121957

Ha ha,yes,I had a lot of trouble deciding which pics to use of Kathy,there are so many to choose from on her website !! I've put a link to her site in my tags !

Glad you enjoyed her little song,it's not one of her best known songs,but I like it !

Many thanks for those stars Glenn,cheeers,,,Mick :-))

[27121957]

Well you've got me with this one Mick.....but what some stunning images in there....had too watch it a couple of times...heheheh just to hear the tune again....*****

Glenn.