Glen Mason introduces Michael Holliday singing his number 1 hit single called Starry Eyed. This single was he first number 1 of the 1960's hit parade. Michael's second number 1 single.
Grew up as a child loving his music, I think his singing of the theme for "Four Feather Falls" did it, was so sad as I grew up to learn he had died far to early - like all to many
Me too, the mums loved him on the radio mostly. I listened to Four Feather Falls only two weeks ago He always suffered from severe stage fright as I do too It harmed his career which stalled because of his phobia and I suppose if you're having a great career on both sides of the Atlantic and suddenly you realise you could lose it all it must be devastating He suffered from mental health problems because of it and died in 1962/3 aged 38 from an overdose I'm up again onstage on October 18th doing stand up comedy it's been ten months, I'm very nervous but I'll be thinking of him when I get up there
This reminds me of when there were real singers. And they were refined. I remember when Michael sang "The Story of My Life"; and I saw him in a film with Shirley Eaton and the Crazy Gang. Those certainly were the days.
Dam...I remember hearing this in a supermarket when I was seven......my older brothers played this Footsteps and Portrait of my love (by Steve Lawrence)...great songs....thanks you so much.
Certainly the best of the uk crooners of his day . I grew up with his music and the song `I`ll always be in love with you ` still brings back wonderful memories for which i shall be eternally grateful superamos31
This is one of the earliest songs I can remember as a 5 year old around Dec 1959, my dad used to encourage me to wake up early morning to listen to a jazz tune called Oranges and Lemons which was the opening start tune on radio at about 5:30am in 1959, possibly BBC Light programme the next record was Michael Holliday's Starry Eyed , a nice song always remembered also issued on 78 at the time.
Brilliant rare footage of Michael, Michael was a very shy and retiring singer ,who hated being watched when singing according to Gerry Anderson's commentary on the "Four feather Falls "dvd .Michael sang a few songs for the Gerry Anderson western puppet series in 1960,check them out on You tube.
On this day in 1960 {January 29th} Michael Holliday's covered version of "Starry Eyed" peaked at #1* {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Singles chart... Two months earlier on November 9th, 1959 the original version of "Starry Eyed" by Gary Stites peaked at #77 {for 1 week} on the USA's Billboard's Top 100 chart... Between 1956 and 1960 the Liverpool, England native had ten records on the U.K. Singles chart, three made the Top 10, with two reaching #1, "The Story of My Life" in January of 1958 and the above his "Starry Eyed"... Besides his two #1 records, his third Top 100 record was "Stairway of Love" at #3 in May of 1958... Sadly, Michael Holliday, born Norman Alexander Milne, passed away at the young age of 38 on October 29th, 1963... May he R.I.P. * And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; the remainder of the Top 10 on the UK Singles chart for January 29th, 1960: #2. "Why" by Anthony Newley #3. "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?" by Emile Ford & Checkmates #4. "Voice In The Wilderness" by Cliff Richard And The Shadows #5. "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans": by Freddie Cannon #6. "Heartaches By The Number" by Guy Mitchell #7. "What Do You Want?" by Adam Faith {a tie} #7. "Oh! Carol" by Neil Sedaka {a tie} #9. "Staccato's Theme" by Elmer Bernstein #10. "Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)" by The Avons www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19600129/7501/
Micheal chatted to my Mom and Dad a hotel in Blackpool in the late fifties and it wasn't until he left that they were told who he was. They remember him fondly and say what a real gentleman he was.
Me and a mate were sat in an all night greasy spoon transport caff around 1960 at 1am and who should walk in but Michael Holiday who ate his sausage egg and chips sat next to us.
this guy is a good singer :) I like his baritone, but he can go high. and he dresses nicely like singers should, no baggy pants with jewelry and obscene language!
This hit by Michael Holliday was the 59th #1 song of the Rock Era in the United Kingdom. It was also a couple of first: The first new #1 song of 1960 and ditto for this new decade.
I'm a big fan of michael holliday's thanx to my late father Peter, love the song Iron Fence which was a B side on a single but u can't buy it from iTunes for some strange reason?
@phulme61 Hey, would you happen to have heard a song he did titled, "That's my heart string, that's my boy"? I've been looking for it for... 40 years...? :)
Sadly (and in defiance of all logic), no. In the States, it was a hit for Gary Stites on the Carlton label. Michael's version wasn't even released in the States. Gary Stites was a decent enough singer, but Michael Holliday OWNS this masterpiece. Absolute, utter perfection.
What a beautiful voice rest in peace Michael Holiday👏👏👏👏🧖♂️👍
Sadly missed, often unappreciated guy: one of our best.
I was 10yrs old and watched his show every week. So sad he had to leave us.
I grow up with his music , what a great voice .Sadly gone too soon ...
Grew up as a child loving his music, I think his singing of the theme for "Four Feather Falls" did it, was so sad as I grew up to learn he had died far to early - like all to many
Me too, the mums loved him on the radio mostly.
I listened to Four Feather Falls only two weeks ago
He always suffered from severe stage fright as I do too
It harmed his career which stalled because of his phobia and I suppose if you're having a great career on both sides of the Atlantic and suddenly you realise you could lose it all it must be devastating
He suffered from mental health problems because of it and died in 1962/3 aged 38 from an overdose
I'm up again onstage on October 18th doing stand up comedy it's been ten months, I'm very nervous but I'll be thinking of him when I get up there
his singing makes me feel good at such a low time in my life
This reminds me of when there were real singers. And they were refined. I remember when Michael sang "The Story of My Life"; and I saw him in a film with Shirley Eaton and the Crazy Gang. Those certainly were the days.
Dam...I remember hearing this in a supermarket when I was seven......my older brothers played this Footsteps and Portrait of my love (by Steve Lawrence)...great songs....thanks you so much.
Instablaster
Smooth and sweet with lovely vocals.
what a great singer he was !!
Reminds me of my childhood!🌷🌸🌷🌸🌷
I wasn't born, but I like these songs more. Thanks.
Great voice
Certainly the best of the uk crooners of his day . I grew up with his music and the song `I`ll always be in love with you ` still brings back wonderful memories for which i shall be eternally grateful superamos31
A tremendous talent who had a way with covers and original material, not unlike Matt Monro and Tony Perkins. He is greatly missed.
This is one of the earliest songs I can remember as a 5 year old around Dec 1959, my dad used to encourage me to wake up early morning to listen to a jazz tune called Oranges and Lemons which was the opening start tune on radio at about 5:30am in 1959, possibly BBC Light programme the next record was Michael Holliday's Starry Eyed , a nice song always remembered also issued on 78 at the time.
Brilliant rare footage of Michael, Michael was a very shy and retiring singer ,who hated being watched when singing according to Gerry Anderson's commentary on the "Four feather Falls "dvd .Michael sang a few songs for the Gerry Anderson western puppet series in 1960,check them out on You tube.
This is my nan's cousin! I only found out recently. So cool! My own claim to fame :)
I met and spoke to him briefly, in a Bar in Jersey, July 1063. He was amiable and friendly. What a terrible shock it was,3 months later
He's buried in the same cemetery as my Mum and Dad. I found his gravestone in 2007.
@@MrDaiseymay crikes 😳 he was old
He had a brilliant voice, so sadly missed
On this day in 1960 {January 29th} Michael Holliday's covered version of "Starry Eyed" peaked at #1* {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Singles chart...
Two months earlier on November 9th, 1959 the original version of "Starry Eyed" by Gary Stites peaked at #77 {for 1 week} on the USA's Billboard's Top 100 chart...
Between 1956 and 1960 the Liverpool, England native had ten records on the U.K. Singles chart, three made the Top 10, with two reaching #1, "The Story of My Life" in January of 1958 and the above his "Starry Eyed"...
Besides his two #1 records, his third Top 100 record was "Stairway of Love" at #3 in May of 1958...
Sadly, Michael Holliday, born Norman Alexander Milne, passed away at the young age of 38 on October 29th, 1963...
May he R.I.P.
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; the remainder of the Top 10 on the UK Singles chart for January 29th, 1960:
#2. "Why" by Anthony Newley
#3. "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?" by Emile Ford & Checkmates
#4. "Voice In The Wilderness" by Cliff Richard And The Shadows
#5. "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans": by Freddie Cannon
#6. "Heartaches By The Number" by Guy Mitchell
#7. "What Do You Want?" by Adam Faith {a tie}
#7. "Oh! Carol" by Neil Sedaka {a tie}
#9. "Staccato's Theme" by Elmer Bernstein
#10. "Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)" by The Avons
www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19600129/7501/
Good singer
Micheal chatted to my Mom and Dad a hotel in Blackpool in the late fifties and it wasn't until he left that they were told who he was.
They remember him fondly and say what a real gentleman he was.
Such a smooth voice
very talented singer and many great songs from that period ...
My fave singer when I was very young
Fantastic video I am so glad Michael Hollidays name came into my head.
This is Michael Holiday's Second UK No 1 hit single as The Story Of My Life Being his First UK No 1 Hit in 1958
Great song.
Me and a mate were sat in an all night greasy spoon transport caff around 1960 at 1am and who should walk in but Michael Holiday who ate his sausage egg and chips sat next to us.
Michael Holliday used to stay in lodgings down the road from us when I was a kid. He had a (red?) American car with those big tail wings.
+Berkcam Troubled soul. Committed suicide. RIP Michael.
sounds like a 59 Cadillac, or a 57` chevy
It was a Ford Fairlaine.
I like him! sad end to his life! God Bless Michael RIP
this guy is a good singer :) I like his baritone, but he can go high. and he dresses nicely like singers should, no baggy pants with jewelry and obscene language!
Absolutely ! STARS where REAL STARS, and not dressed down, to the man in the street. It was part of their fame.
This hit by Michael Holliday was the 59th #1 song of the Rock Era in the United Kingdom. It was also a couple of first: The first new #1 song of 1960 and ditto for this new decade.
my dad ,played Michael ,fab
Wonderfull!😊😊
yeaaaaaaa
I'm a big fan of michael holliday's thanx to my late father Peter, love the song Iron Fence which was a B side on a single but u can't buy it from iTunes for some strange reason?
Great shame he felt he couldnt live in this world
he akos sang, 'two gun tex from texas', from gerry and sylvia andersons four feather falls
@aakevy10 I think the track youre looking for is:- "Be Careful It's My Heart" which is on Michael Holliday's "MIKE" CD. Hope this helps!
Patsy Riggir sings this beautifully....
Great singer great song - love to get the backing track to sing this in my act ?....thanx 4 uploading!.
@phulme61 Hey, would you happen to have heard a song he did titled, "That's my heart string, that's my boy"? I've been looking for it for... 40 years...? :)
Can you upload "Miracle of Monday Morning"?
He had a lovely relaxed way of presentation,he died far too young
❤ accidently from overdosing on prescribed sleeping pills.
Please tell me this charted in the US and/or Canada too?
Sadly (and in defiance of all logic), no. In the States, it was a hit for Gary Stites on the Carlton label. Michael's version wasn't even released in the States. Gary Stites was a decent enough singer, but Michael Holliday OWNS this masterpiece. Absolute, utter perfection.
could have done without the relax intro,never can when someone tells me to!
@aakevy10 - hi no im afraid i havent heard of that song u mentioned, but i will let u know if i come acroos it !...
@UKIPAY Man oh man! Please mail it to me pronto - and name your price! Though what you've done for me is priceless, friend.
Such a shame he took his own life? He had a good voice. Rip
the king He Was Bisexual.
A troubled man.
Did he suffer from Acromegaly?
he inspired me to sing as well..check me out on 'gypwin'...cheers
I thought he looked a little like he may have had pituitary disease (Acromegaly). He wasn't very tall though. (5'6'')