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Denis King
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2011
Denis King
’s career encompasses almost every aspect of show business from singing and performing to recording and composing.
In the 1950s and early 60s he was a member of Britain’s first ever boy band The King Brothers, the most successful pop group of that era and the youngest Variety act to play the London Palladium.
An award-winning TV composer (including Black Beauty theme and Lovejoy) and theatre composer (Privates On Parade) he has collaborated with such legends as Alan Ayckbourn, Sammy Cahn and Don Black and worked (and played) with such stars as Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Peter Sellers, Howard Keel, Lena Horne, Alma Cogan, Albert Finney, Dame Edna Everage, Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Dudley Moore, Bruce Forsyth, Ronnie Corbett, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and even Jimi Hendrix.
His memoir, KEY CHANGES 2020 is an extremely frank personal account of the highs and lows of showbusiness, and the stories he tells are hilarious, poignant, and sometimes eyeopening.
’s career encompasses almost every aspect of show business from singing and performing to recording and composing.
In the 1950s and early 60s he was a member of Britain’s first ever boy band The King Brothers, the most successful pop group of that era and the youngest Variety act to play the London Palladium.
An award-winning TV composer (including Black Beauty theme and Lovejoy) and theatre composer (Privates On Parade) he has collaborated with such legends as Alan Ayckbourn, Sammy Cahn and Don Black and worked (and played) with such stars as Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Peter Sellers, Howard Keel, Lena Horne, Alma Cogan, Albert Finney, Dame Edna Everage, Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Dudley Moore, Bruce Forsyth, Ronnie Corbett, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and even Jimi Hendrix.
His memoir, KEY CHANGES 2020 is an extremely frank personal account of the highs and lows of showbusiness, and the stories he tells are hilarious, poignant, and sometimes eyeopening.
WW2 in 8 MINUTES
This is a clip from OPTIMISTIC PEOPLE presented by THEATRE ON THE COAST in 2020 (21?).The gorgeous Sarah Redmond hosted and the eminent thespian and friend Robert Powell kindly joined the team. It had a masked socially-distanced studio audience and was LIVE streamed. Originally a Dick Vosburgh/Denis King routine from their cabaret SING SOMETHING SILLY, in which Sarah Redmond also starred and which premiered at The Kings Head Theatre in Islington.
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Pleased To Meet You
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Lyrics by Jack Rosenthal Music by Denis King Vocal Denis King Performed by the Denis King Big Band (a made up name for some of the best session players in the UK) in Malmo, Sweden, in 1984 as part of "Smoke Rings" Andersson's popular music TV show, The Rainbow Room.
DK TALKS MUSIC - Ep 2 - Fred Astaire
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Join Denis King at the keyboard for a new series. He chooses the topic, he chooses the songs; you might know them, you might not, but they all have a story to tell. Grab a glass and sit back and sing along. This month's topic: the inimitable FRED ASTAIRE
Dinner Party 10 August 2024
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There is almost almost live piano music when the Kings entertain.
Denis King and Sarah Eyden at Crazy Coqs, London
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HOW ABOUT? Lyrics Keith Waterhouse & Willis Hall; Music Denis King. Vocals: Sarah Eyden
DK TALKS MUSIC - BLUE
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Know the story behind BLUE MOON? How about the journey taken by BLUE MOON? Every song has a story. Find out more. Here. What's YOUR favourite song about BLUE?
DK Tries to Sit Straight
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DK finds it impossible to sit up straight after years of playing the piano while twisting to face an audience out front.
DK TALKS MUSIC promo - Series launches on this channel 25, July 2024
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Join Denis King at the keyboard for a new series. He'll choose the topic, he'll choose the songs. You might know them, you might not, but they all have a story to tell. Sit back, chill, and sing along....
My Romance
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Just some "waiting for dinner" tinkling a lovely lovely tune by Richard Rodgers.
Happy Birthday Julian 2024
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Special 80th Birthday for the wonderful friend and actor Julian Holloway, son of Stanley, upon whose wonderful Bluthner this tribute is played. Buona Sera being a treasured duet for DK and Julian for the past 40 (?) years.
DK and Dave Olney entertain
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Musical entertainment provided at yet another party at the King residence
Rehearsing Black Beauty 2018 Angel Studios clip 2
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Rehearsing Black Beauty 2018 Angel Studios clip 2
Rehearsing Black Beauty 2018 at Angel Studios
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Rehearsing Black Beauty 2018 at Angel Studios
Denis King's SECRETS OF CHRISTMAS SONGS - a SINGALONG!
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Denis King's SECRETS OF CHRISTMAS SONGS - a SINGALONG!
KEY CHANGES - extended 2020 edition - by Denis King - promotional video by Paul Heiney
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KEY CHANGES - extended 2020 edition - by Denis King - promotional video by Paul Heiney
Liz Robertson sings Oklahoma a la Kurt Weill
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Liz Robertson sings Oklahoma a la Kurt Weill
Christmas Isn't Christmas - lyrics by Keith Waterhouse & Willis Hall, music by Denis King
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Christmas Isn't Christmas - lyrics by Keith Waterhouse & Willis Hall, music by Denis King
AFTERWARDS - by Mary Stewart-David & Denis King
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AFTERWARDS - by Mary Stewart-David & Denis King
DK By Special Request: Black Beauty Theme
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DK By Special Request: Black Beauty Theme
We'll Meet Again - VE Day 2020 - Denis King & Sarah Eyden
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We'll Meet Again - VE Day 2020 - Denis King & Sarah Eyden
I worshipped this horse series as a child and 40 years later I'm still moved to tears every time I hear it. There are no words....Thank you.
Whats lovely words. Thanks so much. Who knew, back then, that it would have such staying power! DK
A brilliant selection of classics, brilliantly played and sung. Big fan of Fred Astaire. Especially enjoyed your rendition of just the way you look tonight. Absolutely love swing time, my favourite musical. Also loved they can’t take that away from me, much more upbeat than the film version. Great video sir.👍
Thanks so much. Glad it hit home. More to follow....
There's proof if I have ever seen it, the horses love it as much as we do, check out those ears. Thank you Mr. king 👍🏻
Ha! Thanks so much.
Please keep these coming they are so informative and delivered clearly in a relaxed manner.
So glad to hear. Hopping to do one a month.
@@deniskingmusic Key Changes is a superb read I especially enjoyed the chapter involving Paul McCartney………..
@@CarlMassey-i4s Thank you! Had fun writing it.
❤😊
Remember to hold the camera horizontally next time...
Beautiful ❤
A Mancini medley. Marvellous!
It's whatever strikes me at the moment!
You're a legend sir. Mum and dad were from Romford and Dagenham, and they spoke fondly of the King brothers. Used to drink down the fiddlers and got out alive.! You must weep to see what has happened to the UK today. All the best to you. x
Very kind. Yes, re weeping, especially the music and TV industries.
these chaps were fantastic. comedy timing unparalled. genius.
12:05 would love to see and hear a duet with Denis and Alex along the way. Lovely relaxed and fun listening. 👍
You'd have to ask Alex! xx
I filmed these videos with Denis King. What a top class entertainer and composer he has been over so many years. A pleasure to know and work with him Paul Heiney
..and tis always a supreme pleasure to work with the master Paul (Jean-Luc) Heiney!
Hi Denis, what a great little session there! A wonderful tongue in cheek look back at some classic songs! It made me giggle, and yes, I did sing along to some of them! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks. More to follow....
Love this . . .TALENT CENTRAL . . . .all my favoUrites! Thanks Denis and Dearest Astrid! XO Kitsie
Keep watching. More to come. And subscribe? Thanks. (Free) xx
A Great masterpiece 👏👏👏👏 Thank you for your music 🎶🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your kind words! DK
I remember around 1960 sat around the breakfast table with the radio on listening to standing on the corner Happy days
The most beautiful theme tune ever , in my opinion.
Thank you, Alan. Kind words.
Eric ad-libbing again!
Looking forward to hearing the music and the stories behind them Denis.
Their show was the highlight of the tv week , thanks Sid and Dick your scripts genius , Eric and Ernie never be bettered
Pure Class. Worthy of a classic film score. Thanks for the music Denis.
Thank you. They don't write 'em like that anymore.
So lovely, Denis.
The Virginian and Black Beauty are two of my favourite theme tunes.
Who knew they'd be connected!
Cold, cold, Shower and 6-5 Jive were my favourite tunes from the King Brothers
Seems like 100 years ago to me!
@@deniskingmusichappy days.... Can you still remember how to belt those tunes out? I was watching you guys earlier here on TH-cam, performing 6-5 Jive from the 6-5 Special. The 6-5 Special must have been a great experience. I got to know Don Lang through working in the same place as his sister in law. I saw him and The Frantic 5 play numerous times in the 80's. I saw Vince Eager play, Terry Dene, Wee Willie Harris, the Dallas Boys, the Vernon's Girls.....as well as dozens of original Rock n roll and Rockabilly stars from America
"Hallo, Cheeky!"
Wonderful Video and very funny. This brings back childhood memories of watching our small rented television in our house on the SE London council estate. It's great to see them all again. What a different world it was all those years ago.
Ireplacable
The thing is with this piece of music is the beautiful shots of the horse on the title sequence go hand in hand the pacing and the timing couldn’t get anymore perfect You can’t help but listen to the theme without thinking of the sequence in mind and that is a fine testament of a great theme.
They filmed the opening sequence to my track.
😮😊❤
Those drug references were over the heads of the audience - just for the musos watching..😅
You were always on the telly when i was a kid , great to see this. Thank you ❤
Even though it was a birthday special for Julian, that was a lovely Sunday morning treat for us all! Thank you everyone and I hope that Julian has an enjoyable day.
I think he did. We missed the party, too far: hence the video!
You are such a talent Denis. Its so lovely to see you having so much fun playing the Piano and singing this birthday tribute to your friend Julian. Keep playing Denis. Best wishes to you and your family.
Thanks so much. We have a good time here...
Very entertaining! That fine piano is sounding lovely!
Haha...a nice 'collected canter' there DK....LOL ....As kids we played at being 'horses' too...trotting around haha....particularly after watching an episode Black Beauty on a Sunday afternoon...however we were only nine or ten at the time haha....x love it
The wife's idea....what can I say...
Awesome
Kettle drums French horn strings choir and a horse running free, what’s not to like ❤
I only wish my publisher had allowed Lloyds Bank to use it...
Hi Denis, can I just ask, did you use to front/conduct a band on a tv chat/comedy show for another celebrity who’s show it was?
Yes, there was a short lived comedy (longer on radio) called Hello Cheeky with Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer.
@@deniskingmusic thanks for that Denis, yes I remember Hello Cheeky, I thought I’d seen you somewhere leading a band!
@@grahamhill2267 There may have been others but..memory escapes me!
Denis…a massive heartfelt thanks for writing this. It’s essentially a time machine that transports me back immediately to my grans on a Sunday afternoon. The happiest days of my life and I can return anytime I listen to this. Ur a star 🌟 !
What lovely words! Thanks so so much.
You deserve more credit for your writing. I love Privates on Parade
I loved it too. Thanks. And met my wife of 40 years because of that show, so doubly grateful.
1964 ❗😁👏👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Denis, these are always an absolute joy to watch. They are incredibly relaxing and so personal. Thank you very much.
Thanks so much!
こんにちは。素敵なビデオをありがとうございます😊
The More I See You introduced by Dick Haymes whom my father met when he retired for a time to Ireland.
Delightful playing, Denis. By the way, the Michael Palin book is a great read, isn't it!
It's superb. He gave me that copy, signed!
I love the tune!
When Michael Caine lived in America he would watch Black Beauty on VHS because he was so homesick for the British Countryside.
I never knew that. I played golf with him once, years ago.
Great tribute, good job :)
He was defintely a one off!
definitely...
こんにちは。素晴らしいです。あなたのビデオはとても素敵です
It had to be enjoyable. ❤
It (almost) always is.