Bunny Lewis
Bunny Lewis | |
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Birth name | Bridges George McGibbon Lewis |
Also known as | Lee Lange, Johnny May, Emile Reisdorff |
Born | Traditional popular music | 12 November 1918
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | Late 1940s – late 1960s |
Labels | Decca |
Bridges Georges McGibbon Lewis (12 November 1918 – 7 September 2001)
Biography
Lewis was born in November 1918 in Kensington, London, England.[4] he served in World War II in the Black Watch and was awarded the Military Cross.[1]
After being
Film credits
Other film credits included work on A Change of Heart (1962), The Painted Smile (1962) and
Management
Lewis managed Doug Sheldon, Tony King, Bourbon Street, Christine Quaite and Douglas, giving the singer previously known as Terry Perkins, the name under which he would become famous. Sheldon was discovered by Lewis while acting on stage, and was offered a recording contract with Decca.[5]
As a composer, Lewis contributed the song "A Voice in the Wilderness", to the Cliff Richard film, Expresso Bongo. Lewis also wrote a handful of songs that figured in the repertoire of early 1960s UK pop star Helen Shapiro; specifically "Kiss 'n' Run", "Let's Talk About Love", "Little Miss Lonely", and "Marvellous Lie".[6] Craig Douglas' cover version of "Oh Lonesome Me" (1962) was produced by Lewis.[7] As well as Lee Lange, Bridges also wrote and produced his songs under the pseudonyms of Johnny May and Emile Reisdorff.[1]
Composer
Lewis' record production tally extended to David Whitfield's "
Awards
In 1999, Lewis was presented with a Gold Badge award by the
Death
Lewis died in Westminster, London, in September 2001, at the age of 82.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Bunny Lewis Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ a b c Bruce Eder. "Bunny Lewis | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ISBN 0-85112-250-7.
- ^ "Time remembered; a romantic comedy in two acts. By Jean Anouilh, English translation rev. & rewritten by Patricia Moyes". Faqs.org. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- Allmusic
- ^ "Helen Shapiro | Songs". AllMusic. 28 September 1946. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ ""Oh Lonesome Me" : Craig Douglas : Record label". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ISBN 0-85112-250-7.
- ^ "ENTERTAINMENT | Gold Badge honour for Dury". BBC News. 13 October 1999. Retrieved 25 January 2014.