Kenny Lynch

They're Jealous Of Me/That's What Little Girls Are Made For/So Much To Love You For/Don't Make The Same Mistake As I Did



Kenny Lynch OBE must have tackled just about everything that it's possible to have tried in UK show business. He has performed as a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and done stand-up comedy as well as sketches. He has worked in management and production, helping many newcomers into the business. This black cockney kid has come a long way since first singing with his big sister Maxine in 1950. Kenny appeared very frequently on our TV screens during the 1960s and he was such an all-round entertainer that some people may associate him with different things from that period. Certainly, Kenny was a groundbreaking and creative comedian- although today's "alternative" comedy may be thought to tackle taboo subjects, Kenny would doubtless claim that he's done it all years before.

Although it was quite usual for comedians to tackle a song at the end of their acts, Kenny's music was a much more important part of his talent than for most. His material was a little different too. He tackled a wide spectrum of music, rather than just the token romantic ballad that drew most comedy acts to a close. Whatever type of song he tackled he always ended up with a truly professional and commercial sound. Although Kenny didn't have that many big hits, all his recordings are well crafted- there's not a dud side among them. He also demonstrated his ear for commercial success by co-writing "Sha La La La Lee" for fellow cockneys- The Small Faces. His co-writer was none other than the legendary Mort Schumann- unlikely though that might seem.

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[moorlock2003]

Kenny Lynch was The Hollies' Tony Hicks' songwriting partner for a time in the early '70s, resulting in a US Top 30 single "Long Dark Road".

[marvelguy6]

i first saw this guy in the classic brit horror flick dr terrors house of horrors when i was a kid on ch 11 wpix late one night ive loved him ever since id love to find give me love on a 45 or on a cd maybe one of you good youtubers can help id be most grateful

[UTLightz]

my dad bought all kennys records i still listern to them today

[sociocolocho]

hola yo soy del pais de el salvador y me gusta esta cancion yo tengo una version en español y se llama ninguna como tu y es muy bonita tambien gracias por subirla en ingles

[sociocolocho]

I thank you for this composition sap that exist in English and that was the original I have it in a version in Spanish is very nice and I am also a Salvadoran

[hasenbeulchen]

Love that guy!!! Thanks for posting =)

[grandprix63]

Thank you for these ones. Must admit that I've never heard Kenny Lynch before as I can recall but he has a great voice. Nice songs too.

[sapphiretaurus]

Thanks for this, VF! Like the selection of songs. Kenny Lynch is a great singer and songwriter.

[tunenito]

I admit I don't know much about Kenny Lynch, but I like his style. He co-wrote "Sha la la la lee..?" Nice one, bruv!