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'''Peters and Lee''' were a successful British [[folk music|folk]] and [[pop music|pop]] duo of the 1970s and 1980s, comprising '''Lennie Peters''' (22 November 1931 – 10 October 1992, Enfield, Middlesex) and |
'''Peters and Lee''' were a successful British [[folk music|folk]] and [[pop music|pop]] duo of the 1970s and 1980s, comprising '''Lennie Peters''' (born Leonard George Sargent, 22 November 1931 – 10 October 1992, Enfield, Middlesex) and [[Dianne Lee]] (born Dianne Littlehales, February 1949). |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Lennie Peters |
Lennie Peters was blinded in one eye during a car accident when he was five years old. A thrown brick blinded his other eye when he was sixteen. Before Peters and Lee, he was a pianist playing the London pub scene. He recorded two singles on the [[Oriole Records (UK)|Oriole]] label, "Let the Tears Begin" and "And My Heart Cried" in 1963 and 1964 respectively. In 1966, he recorded "Stranger in Paradise" for [[Pye Records]] and then "Here We Go Again" on the Gemini label in 1970. The latter he would revisit as Peters and Lee in 1976. He teamed up with actress and dancer Dianne Lee (born Dianne Littlehales, February 1949, [[Sheffield]], [[West Riding of Yorkshire]], England) in 1970. Lee would provide backing vocals for Peters' solo act. She was also at the time part of a dance act with her cousin Liz. |
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Their original act was called |
Their original act was called 'Lennie Peters and Melody' until their management International Artists suggested the name 'Peters and Lee'. Their first performance was with [[Rolf Harris]] on 30 April 1970 at a concert in [[Bournemouth]]. |
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==Early success== |
==Early success== |
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The duo entered the TV talent show ''[[Opportunity Knocks (UK TV series)|Opportunity Knocks]]'', which they won for a then-record seven times, with such songs as "All Change Places", "I'm Confessin'", "Let It Be Me" and "All I Ever Need is You". Following their TV success, a record contract was soon signed with [[Philips Records]]. They were produced by Philips' A&R man [[Johnny Franz]], and their management company was International Artists, run by showbiz professionals Phyllis Rounce and Laurie Mansfield. Franz found the song that suited them well, and their recording quickly led to a number one hit; "[[Welcome Home (1973 song)|Welcome Home]]" sold over 800,000 copies in Britain. A successful first album, ''[[We Can Make It (Peters and Lee album)|We Can Make It]]'', followed, which also reached the number one position, selling over 250,000 copies. Further single hits followed with "Don't Stay Away Too Long", which reached number three, "By Your Side" which reached number 39, "Rainbow" which reached number 17, "Closer" and "What is Love" at number 53 and "Hey Mr Music Man" at number 16. |
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==TV appearances== |
==TV appearances== |
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The duo |
The duo were top of the bill at the ''[[Royal Variety Performance]]'' in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/729991 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210113616/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/729991 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 December 2007 |title=Information on the performers of the Royal Variety Show 1973 |website=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |date=16 April 2009 |accessdate=23 September 2010}}</ref> They were also resident guest stars on ''[[The Des O'Connor Show]]''{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}} had slots on ''[[The Golden Shot]]'', ''[[Mike and Bernie Winters]]' Show'', ''Presenting [[Nana Mouskouri]]'', ''[[Seaside Special]]'' and [[David Nixon (magician)|David Nixon]]'s show. |
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Peters and Lee had a popular TV series of their own ''[[Meet Peters & Lee]]'', |
Peters and Lee had a popular (now [[Lost television broadcast|lost]]) TV series of their own ''[[Meet Peters & Lee]]'',{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}} though 3 episodes exist on audio as well as including several Christmas specials made by [[Associated TeleVision|ATV]]. "The Peters and Lee Story" was one Christmas special made for 27 December 1975 which starred Mike and Bernie Winters, [[Cleo Laine]] and [[Aiden J Harvey]], who won ''[[New Faces]]'' in 1974. Their success made them household names and frequent appearances on ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' also kept their record sales steady. |
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Their last TV appearance before their split was ''London Night Out'' in November 1980 in which they performed four songs from their farewell album. |
Their last TV appearance before their split was ''London Night Out'' in November 1980 in which they performed four songs from their farewell album. Followed by a BBC radio 2 "last happy song" concert on Dec 6 1980 followed featuring their hits and latest single "Ocean and blue sky's" before Di went on to do sleeping Beauty in panto. And Lennie got to be with his family for the first christmas in years. |
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==Solo and reunion== |
==Solo and reunion== |
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Lee went on to perform mainly in theatre and acting roles, whilst Peters recorded his only solo album ''Unforgettable'' in 1981 and released three singles, "Record of My Love" in 1981, "Why Me" for Christmas 1982 and "Key Largo" in 1985. Peters also appeared on a few small TV slots and appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film ''[[The Hit (1984 film)|The Hit]]'', but without a huge success. Despite their fame, neither Peters nor Lee could repeat the success they enjoyed whilst together. |
Lee went on to perform mainly in theatre and acting roles, whilst Peters recorded his only solo album ''Unforgettable'' in 1981 and released three singles, "Record of My Love" in 1981, "Why Me" for Christmas 1982 and "Key Largo" in 1985. Peters also appeared on a few small TV slots and appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film ''[[The Hit (1984 film)|The Hit]]'', but without a huge success. Despite their fame, neither Peters nor Lee could repeat the success they enjoyed whilst together. |
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The pair reunited in 1986 with a new single, "Familiar Feelings", to perform on the nostalgia circuit. They also made some TV appearances, performing their new single. The duo went on to record two new albums, one in 1989 and the last in 1992 for their 21st anniversary, before Peters' death from bone cancer in 1992, aged 60. Their final TV appearance was ''[[Pebble Mill at One|Pebble Mill]]'' in February 1992 with a short interview and a performance of the hit "Hey Mister Music Man". Sporting a broken arm, Peters' illness was apparent. Lee went on to marry [[Rick Price (bassist)|Rick Price]] of [[Wizzard]] and recorded a solo album ''Chemistry'' in 1994 |
The pair reunited in 1986 with a new single, "Familiar Feelings", to perform on the nostalgia circuit. They also made some TV appearances, performing their new single. The duo went on to record two new albums, one in 1989 and the last in 1992 for their 21st anniversary, before Peters' death from bone cancer in 1992, aged 60. Their final TV appearance was ''[[Pebble Mill at One|Pebble Mill]]'' in February 1992 with a short interview and a performance of the hit "Hey Mister Music Man". Sporting a broken arm, Peters' illness was apparent. Lee went on to marry [[Rick Price (bassist)|Rick Price]] of [[Wizzard]] and recorded a solo album ''Chemistry'' in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rickprice.co.uk/rp_027.htm |title=PriceLee |access-date=19 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330150003/http://rickprice.co.uk/rp_027.htm |archive-date=30 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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{{Main|Peters and Lee discography}} |
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Peters and Lee recorded two albums in the US, one being ''Smile'', which included a new recording of their hit "Welcome Home". The album achieved a brief time in the US'' Billboard'' charts. |
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*''[[We Can Make It (Peters and Lee album)|We Can Make It]]'' (1973) |
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===Singles=== |
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* "[[Welcome Home (Peters and Lee song)|Welcome Home]]": May 1973, [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] No. 1 |
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* "By Your Side"/ "clear in my mind": November 1973, No. 39 |
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* "Don't Stay Away Too Long"/"old fashioned way": April 1974, No. 3 |
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* "Rainbow"/"Our song": August 1974, No. 17 |
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* "Closer"/"when somebody thinks you're wonderful", 1974 |
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* "[[The Crying Game]]"/ "Guess you'll never know", 1975 |
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* "Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song"/ "oh baby I love you", 1975 |
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* "Hey Mr. Music Man"/ "stay by my side": March 1976, No. 16 |
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* "Save Me"/ "marys boy child", 1976 |
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* "What is Love"/ "days of love", 1976 |
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* "Serenade That We Played"/" Guess you'll never know" (re recording)/, 1976 |
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* "Where is Your Heart"/"Don't lay your head", (No. 22 in the Netherlands) 1977 |
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* "Smile"/ "pretend", 1977 |
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* "[[Let Love Come Between Us]]"/ "share your love with me", 1977 |
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* "[[Suspicious Minds]]"/ "don't lay your head", 1977 |
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* "Love (Loving Time)"/ "county fair", 1978 |
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* "People Over the World"/ "treat love tenderly", 1979 |
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* "I Understand"/ "Tomorrows here today", 1980 |
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* "Ocean and Blue Sky"/"what have I got (I got you babe)", 1980 |
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* "Welcome home"/"Don't stay away too long" (old gold records) 1982 |
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* "Familiar Feelings"/ "Guess you'll never know" (3rd re recording), 1986 |
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* "Peace Must Come Again"/ "I love everything about you", 1989 |
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* "Isle of Debris"/ "wings on my feet", 1989 |
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* "Through All the Years" (planned, but ultimately unreleased), 1992 |
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* "Welcome Home"/"don't stay away too long" (used to advertise [[Walkers Crisps]]). 1995 |
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===Albums=== |
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*''[[We Can Make It]]'', January 1973, No. 1 |
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===Compilation albums=== |
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*''Love Will Keep Us Together'', 1978 |
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*''Spotlight On...'', 1979 |
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*''Remember When'', 1980 |
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*''Yesterday and Today'', 1982 |
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*''All I Ever Need is You'', 1985 |
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*''The Best of Peters and Lee'', 1999 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://markwirtz0.tripod.com/markpwirtz/id9.html |
* [[Mark Wirtz]] (producer) [http://markwirtz0.tripod.com/markpwirtz/id9.html discography] |
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Revision as of 13:21, 18 August 2024
Peters and Lee | |
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Background information | |
Origin | United Kingdom |
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Years active | 1970 | –1980 , 1986, 1989, 1992
Past members |
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Peters and Lee were a successful British folk and pop duo of the 1970s and 1980s, comprising Lennie Peters (born Leonard George Sargent, 22 November 1931 – 10 October 1992, Enfield, Middlesex) and Dianne Lee (born Dianne Littlehales, February 1949).
Background
Lennie Peters was blinded in one eye during a car accident when he was five years old. A thrown brick blinded his other eye when he was sixteen. Before Peters and Lee, he was a pianist playing the London pub scene. He recorded two singles on the Oriole label, "Let the Tears Begin" and "And My Heart Cried" in 1963 and 1964 respectively. In 1966, he recorded "Stranger in Paradise" for Pye Records and then "Here We Go Again" on the Gemini label in 1970. The latter he would revisit as Peters and Lee in 1976. He teamed up with actress and dancer Dianne Lee (born Dianne Littlehales, February 1949, Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England) in 1970. Lee would provide backing vocals for Peters' solo act. She was also at the time part of a dance act with her cousin Liz.
Their original act was called 'Lennie Peters and Melody' until their management International Artists suggested the name 'Peters and Lee'. Their first performance was with Rolf Harris on 30 April 1970 at a concert in Bournemouth.
Early success
The duo entered the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks, which they won for a then-record seven times, with such songs as "All Change Places", "I'm Confessin'", "Let It Be Me" and "All I Ever Need is You". Following their TV success, a record contract was soon signed with Philips Records. They were produced by Philips' A&R man Johnny Franz, and their management company was International Artists, run by showbiz professionals Phyllis Rounce and Laurie Mansfield. Franz found the song that suited them well, and their recording quickly led to a number one hit; "Welcome Home" sold over 800,000 copies in Britain. A successful first album, We Can Make It, followed, which also reached the number one position, selling over 250,000 copies. Further single hits followed with "Don't Stay Away Too Long", which reached number three, "By Your Side" which reached number 39, "Rainbow" which reached number 17, "Closer" and "What is Love" at number 53 and "Hey Mr Music Man" at number 16.
TV appearances
The duo were top of the bill at the Royal Variety Performance in 1973.[1] They were also resident guest stars on The Des O'Connor Show[citation needed] had slots on The Golden Shot, Mike and Bernie Winters' Show, Presenting Nana Mouskouri, Seaside Special and David Nixon's show.
Peters and Lee had a popular (now lost) TV series of their own Meet Peters & Lee,[citation needed] though 3 episodes exist on audio as well as including several Christmas specials made by ATV. "The Peters and Lee Story" was one Christmas special made for 27 December 1975 which starred Mike and Bernie Winters, Cleo Laine and Aiden J Harvey, who won New Faces in 1974. Their success made them household names and frequent appearances on Top of the Pops also kept their record sales steady.
Their last TV appearance before their split was London Night Out in November 1980 in which they performed four songs from their farewell album. Followed by a BBC radio 2 "last happy song" concert on Dec 6 1980 followed featuring their hits and latest single "Ocean and blue sky's" before Di went on to do sleeping Beauty in panto. And Lennie got to be with his family for the first christmas in years.
Solo and reunion
Lee went on to perform mainly in theatre and acting roles, whilst Peters recorded his only solo album Unforgettable in 1981 and released three singles, "Record of My Love" in 1981, "Why Me" for Christmas 1982 and "Key Largo" in 1985. Peters also appeared on a few small TV slots and appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film The Hit, but without a huge success. Despite their fame, neither Peters nor Lee could repeat the success they enjoyed whilst together.
The pair reunited in 1986 with a new single, "Familiar Feelings", to perform on the nostalgia circuit. They also made some TV appearances, performing their new single. The duo went on to record two new albums, one in 1989 and the last in 1992 for their 21st anniversary, before Peters' death from bone cancer in 1992, aged 60. Their final TV appearance was Pebble Mill in February 1992 with a short interview and a performance of the hit "Hey Mister Music Man". Sporting a broken arm, Peters' illness was apparent. Lee went on to marry Rick Price of Wizzard and recorded a solo album Chemistry in 1994.[2]
Discography
- We Can Make It (1973)
- By Your Side (1973)
- Rainbow (1974)
- Favourites (1975)
- Serenade (1976)
- Invitation (1976)
- Smile (1977)
- Love and Affection (1979)
- The Farewell Album (1980)
- Peters & Lee (1989)
- Through All the Years (1992)
References
- ^ "Information on the performers of the Royal Variety Show 1973". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ "PriceLee". Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
External links
- Mark Wirtz (producer) discography