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  • @rosemarywestwood258
    @rosemarywestwood258 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a absolutely gorgeous stone of the late Billy fury. My late brother John used to sing his songs he loved Billy fury and elvis god bless sweetheart Billy fury xx.

  • @ayutthayatrojan
    @ayutthayatrojan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    RIP BF -- he was my late mum's #1 star.
    ❤😂🎉😂❤.

  • @colinbrigham8253
    @colinbrigham8253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Alan 😊 Billy Furry had s great voice

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Colin, I'm glad you enjoyed. Regards, Alan

  • @crystaldance5731
    @crystaldance5731 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Alan what a beautiful cemetary loved his music beautiful gravestone ❤️😊

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Crystal, it was such a neat and colorful grave, especially since you consider it so almost 60 years old. Thank you, alan

  • @Blossom1948
    @Blossom1948 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Alan...R.I.P Billy thanks for all your wonderful songs along the way ❤

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Kathleen, gradually enjoyed Billy Fury. It's always a little weird to me when people watch them. I did that one a few months to back but it was a lovely grade. Take care, Alan

  • @kevinheaton9213
    @kevinheaton9213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    thank you alan for your brilliant video about the superb billy fury what a great british artist he was and what a voice regards kevin😊

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He was a big star. I'm glad you like him. Kevin and a very nice man in real life. Regards Alan

    • @kevinheaton9213
      @kevinheaton9213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes I agree alan

  • @Jkk55
    @Jkk55 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Alan wonderful tribute to Billy Fury ❤

  • @trevorbantleman916
    @trevorbantleman916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoyed your kind words for Billy

  • @paulwren7649
    @paulwren7649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Alan great video. Only 42 so young. ❤

  • @GiantmanUK
    @GiantmanUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Billy Fury was way before my time Alan,well I mean I was born in 67,but he was in or from a different era,and I knew nothing about him until I just watched your excellent tribute to him and as you said his Grave is Amazingly well looked after! I then watched Billy on the 1976 Russell Harty show although for some reason Harty annoys me,but it shows what a thoroughly nice guy Billy Fury was! R.i.p. .

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And if you look into him Roger. It was a lovely guy in real life. He spent a great deal of time. Wanted to look after neglected animals. He just was a soft soul and it came out in his songs. Thank you for that by the way, I appreciate you.

  • @jacquelineloaring2438
    @jacquelineloaring2438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He was a lovely man, taken far to soon,

  • @MichelleMybelle61
    @MichelleMybelle61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another gone too soon 💔🌹 great songs ,great looking ❤️❤️❤️

  • @louisestopford7114
    @louisestopford7114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another good one Alan. I must admit I didn't know anything about Billy Fury (much too young ...ha ha), but even so I always enjoy your videos and learn from them. At least I know a lot more about Billy now. What a beautiful grave he has and obviously people still make sure there are fresh flowers there so that proves what a legend he must have been and what a genuinely nice person (especially caring so much about wild life). Thanks Alan.

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Louise, I also didn't know a great deal about him. Just some facts but I didn't realise it was such a big star and such a nice person. A very sensitive man. That's the beauty of making these films. You get a glimpse of the real person not just the showbiz. Thank you ever so much for taking the time. Alan

  • @Ihfmpw8
    @Ihfmpw8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That’s the loveliest grave Ive ever seen. I loved him when I was a youngster. xx lovely Billy Fury

  • @anythingoldmechanical
    @anythingoldmechanical 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautifully kept, and still not forgotten

  • @j.j.1064
    @j.j.1064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. There was a period in Billy's life when his career nosedived and he was reduced to gigs in pubs.
    This was in the early seventies. I went to see him in a pub on a Saturday night in north Birmingham it was £1 to get in. It was a good show. His career later arose again and pub gigs we again a thing of the past.

  • @richardgreen8919
    @richardgreen8919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A lovely tribute,to a lovely man.Taken far too soon.

  • @sallychanning3723
    @sallychanning3723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thankyou, this was a lovely vlog to remember the late great Billy Fury. So sad we lost him at such a young age.

  • @michglades5468
    @michglades5468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed visiting his lovely grave, nice to see it kept well, I loved Billy Fury. The names you mentioned brought back lots of memories. Aww those were the days.
    Really enjoyed you taking us . Thank you Alan love Mich xxx

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Mitch, believe it or not, I've just found this section where I can reply to comments in the other first one on the list. Thank you for telling me about Billy Fury. I'm glad you enjoyed it. See you later mate. Alan

  • @jamesmoon8947
    @jamesmoon8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw Billy fury, with the Tornadoes in the ABC cinema in Hastings, many yrs ago, great artist, fond memories.

  • @deniseloveday5099
    @deniseloveday5099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Mum loved Billy - I can't really remember him

  • @margaretyoung8899
    @margaretyoung8899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    loved him souched a great singer

  • @davidlee6720
    @davidlee6720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    he had dreams of being a real rocker, but i loved his ballads.

  • @laynehankin9947
    @laynehankin9947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favourite singer

  • @b1llyfury
    @b1llyfury 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My flowers on here. x The sun always shines on Billy whenever we go. We all meet on the nearest Sunday to the 28th of January, each year. Again on the nearest Sunday to the 17th of April, and again around the beginning of October. I go near to Christmas as well. x thank you.

  • @sandrasmith2465
    @sandrasmith2465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a lovely one Alan x

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Sandra, that's a great suggestion. Thank you ever so much. I will do it when I'm in the area. Take care of yourself Alan

  • @jeanbishop-greentree2628
    @jeanbishop-greentree2628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of my first heart-throbs Billy Fury. My Mum used to say how ill he looked but I never thought he would pass so soon. RIP Billy 🙏

  • @christinefleming7656
    @christinefleming7656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved your music Billy RIP❤️

  • @petefroud5308
    @petefroud5308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A legend Billy .

  • @alunmurison7421
    @alunmurison7421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Part of music folklore, thanks Alan👍

  • @junelaw4162
    @junelaw4162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He was fantastic his music was so outstanding he was taken far to soon a really lovely video of where our Billy is RIP Billy ❤️

  • @njp
    @njp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was never a Billy Fury fan as I think I was that little bit too young. However he was a great talent and as ever even if you aren’t a fan it’s always fascinating to listen to what you have to say about that particular artist and their life.
    I must add what a beautiful grave and so well kept with absolute love which is always so nice to see. Thanks❤️

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello John, wasn't it super refreshing to see such a lovely grave that's well kept after all those years. There's quite a few that are getting neglected. Even other people were very well known but this was super good observations. Thank you, Alan

    • @njp
      @njp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MotorHomeBeepBeep Most definitely so good to see his grave RIP Billy Fury

  • @annemariebell8082
    @annemariebell8082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful gave Billi

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Billy was a fabulous singer,done with respect Alan thank you 😊 xxx

  • @shirlski
    @shirlski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Mum loved Billy Fury❤

  • @murielgriffin6104
    @murielgriffin6104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He's on the water front at Liverpool a lovely statue Great Vidio 👍

  • @derekmanton7201
    @derekmanton7201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great man, we love his songs and dance to some on our rock and roll nights. Big thanks Alan and R.I.P. Billy ❤️💃🕺

  • @richardwigley4942
    @richardwigley4942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks God bless him

  • @sharonlongfellow6064
    @sharonlongfellow6064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you alan for doing this Billy had a great voice rip Billy gone to soon .

  • @rogbrown1458
    @rogbrown1458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw him many times from 62 onwards and met him twice and had long chats both times. Great artiste and real nice guy . Rog. Pacific sunset records.

  • @jeffreyprice773
    @jeffreyprice773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I liked Billy, in my early teens i used to look in my parents wardrobe mirror with my collar up doing the actions,
    My mum had the same health condition she contacted at age 12, had an opperation in later life, lucky she lived to late 70's of age.
    I did have a couple of his singles at the time.

  • @cherylbostock9265
    @cherylbostock9265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gorgeous man inside and out

  • @gillnelson9037
    @gillnelson9037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't remember him as such only when tv shows old programmes. He sounds like a nice caring guy. Such a beautiful grave and very well kept. My daughters boyfriend nick name is Billy furry given to him by the crew on ship when he was in the Royal navy. His surname is furry . Thanks again for sharing this interesting story love from Gill Holmfirth West Yorkshire ❤️💙

  • @BradBrassman
    @BradBrassman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw him in his second to last gig with Marty Wilde at Hucknall.

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very creative chat as he’s got a nice Irish person for a neighbour looking at the headstone☘️👍👍👍👍nice video 👍👍

  • @paulhanson6008
    @paulhanson6008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another lovely video Alan. A very attractive and well tended burial plot. I like the colour of the stone and the little blue/ purple chippings, and the proximity of the grave to the path. Although I’m familiar with Billy Fury and some of his hits, I wasn’t really a fan, or someone who would buy his records. That said, I appreciate his talent and contribution to the music industry. Coincidentally, I sometimes meet up with some of my wife’s friends in Nottingham. The husband of one of the ladies she knows is a musician and promoter in a Billy Fury tribute show, “Halfway to Paradise” featuring some of the band’s original members from The Tornados, with Colin Gold playing Billy Fury. ✌️& ❤️

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a superbly well kept pretty looking grave. I agree Paul but I like the bit where the tribute band as some of the original members in they must be quite old because then are going back 60 years to when they probably originate played well done them ! Thanks for the very interesting comment Alan

  • @ROY-COLLEY
    @ROY-COLLEY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Billy also had a House here in Wales. A friend of mine bought it back in the 90s. In the Attic was a load of books on Wild Birds . Also it had Stables. One thing I remember well about the house was the kitchen was pink. It was said a close lady friend of his wanted it that colour. On the Drive way up to the house was a stream with a Tree Stump . It was told to me Billy use to sit there to write songs. Also in the Down stairs bathroom were a few well know signatures on the Wall. My friend Karen no longer lives there now. She sold up and Moved to Hay-On -Wye. Very famous for second hand Books.

    • @b1llyfury
      @b1llyfury หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish we had known about the books. What a shame, we would all have loved them.

  • @bessiebraveheart
    @bessiebraveheart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just subscribed, you have a nice channel. Billy was and always will be, one of my favourite artists. I'm 76, and I can remember Billy from the start of his career. I saw him live on numerous occasions. Thank you.

  • @valerierobson8527
    @valerierobson8527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great singer

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But where's my cameraman he's never there when you wanted ahah Cheers, Richard

  • @chursunloh7416
    @chursunloh7416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks Alan. You do such a good job, and so very personal and respectful to those who have passed away.

  • @sharonriley2241
    @sharonriley2241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good one Alan. 👍 RIP 🙏 Billy. If your ever up Nottingham UK 🇬🇧... Kettles always on. 🤩😇🥰☕☕

  • @andywright3450
    @andywright3450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Alan greatost this mate !!! .. great singer Billy was sadly missed by many fans cheers 💯😊

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He had it all but unfortunately didn't have the most important thing his health. What a shame. Thank you for the comment. Andy, take care mate

  • @Ste2023
    @Ste2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very respectful videos Sir

  • @stephenboyes5189
    @stephenboyes5189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    reminds of when i saw freddie starr billy had just died and freddie did a tribute to him that night it was brilliant.

  • @sandraforber7834
    @sandraforber7834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I luv ur channel, its so interesting I like the way you study the famous people you go to, I learn so much about them that I didn't know before.. Thankyou 🌷

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Sandra, I enjoy getting to know them. It's true. I watch documentaries. I prefer to reading things because documentrys give you the people that surrounded them as well. By the time I get there I feel like I know them. Thank you for the super comment Alan

  • @nigem6611
    @nigem6611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great voice.

  • @charmainemcgowan6886
    @charmainemcgowan6886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @richardfrancis3325
    @richardfrancis3325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So well presented .a pleasure to watch

  • @thekitowl
    @thekitowl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Although the Silver Beatles didn’t get the gig backing Billy, Larry got them to back one of his other artists Johnny Gentle on a short tour.
    Billy & Ringo were in the same class at school at one point.

  • @seandarcy7651
    @seandarcy7651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one pal gonna visit next anniversary 40yrs Gone 😞😞great singer 👍🏻

  • @tombaker4586
    @tombaker4586 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, I just saw a documentary on the very exentric producer, composer Malcolm McLaren : his favourite singer was Billy Fury, and he got inspired by Billy and his fearlessness, just shows how powerful a presence he was. I only discovered him now...
    See you in your next video, by the way : I have a small encounter memory of Roger Moore in Switzerland when 6 y old...what a friendly ma.
    Tom, Belgium.

  • @arfamccann5824
    @arfamccann5824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Another nicely presented video Alan. As I live not too far from Mill Hill, I visited Billy’s grave only a few weeks ago. ( about 5 or 6 graves to the right of Billy is the grave of Annie Lennox’s son) It is in a lovely cemetery, well kept. Thanks for taking the time to make all your videos for us fans. Well done. 👍

    • @sortoflurkingish5986
      @sortoflurkingish5986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I noticed the pristine upkeep and tidiness of the place , beautiful and shows respect to the loved ones that are at rest there . God rest their souls 🙏 💔

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Arfa 'm sorry I didn't see your post a few weeks ago, but thank you for that and interesting that you saw Annie's son it is a lovely location. Regards, Alan

  • @englishbull1949
    @englishbull1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mum loved him. greave kept nice. Cheese Alan another boss video.

  • @dulally544
    @dulally544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are always interesting.Thank you

  • @jobucklandbuckland8031
    @jobucklandbuckland8031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    friends dad was the gardener caretaker and lived in a flat above the garages workshops in the grounds just inside the gates , so have seen Billys grave on a number of occasions its always kept well ,

    • @b1llyfury
      @b1llyfury หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just after we lost him and we went to the Cemetery, the flowers were fantastic in the Entrance. Over the years, it has not looked so good, but I can still see the flowers in my mind. Also just inside the entrance, on each side, the beds have been kept in lovely condition. Each time we go, 3/4 times a year, I take a photo of them.

  • @hancecrawford
    @hancecrawford ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alan it sad he passed away so young

  • @sandrasmith2465
    @sandrasmith2465 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was a lovely one Alan.xx

  • @sortoflurkingish5986
    @sortoflurkingish5986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I liked that one and the care given to his neighbours ' graves too . I'm a bit too young to remember his peak of fame but my late sister , who was 10 years older , had defaced her very expensive leather school satchel with his name ( mum and dad weren't rich ) .The fallout was epic and that's what I remember about Billy Fury

  • @joekerr6685
    @joekerr6685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All the tracks on The Sound of Fury where all written by Billy. In the film That’ll be the day the drummer in Stormy Tempest was Keith Moon and I believe the pianist was Marty Wilde although Marty doesn’t appear in the credits. There is a statue of Billy Albert dock in Liverpool. Good and informative video 👍

    • @b1llyfury
      @b1llyfury หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The money for the Statue was raised by The Sound of Fury Fan Club, along with his Mum and Brother, Relatives, Friends and Fans from all over the world.

  • @francesmay875
    @francesmay875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Alan please say Hello your nice presenter on famous graves.X

  • @DavidJHarrisonEssex
    @DavidJHarrisonEssex หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My partner & I visited his grave a couple of tears ago. We always leave an artificial red rose. I wonder if you'd visited after us as I see one on his grave (top left).
    We were lucky, we got talking with someone there, right near the entrance & he knew where his gravvecwas & took is straight there. We just turned left at the entrance & walked for a little while. He's buried on the right side I'd that path, no graves opposite.
    Am I to assume that you didn't look at the bench directly opposite his grave as you didn't mention it? It's dedicated to him. We sat on it. My favourite song of his is I Will. I played that on our recording.

  • @antonyreid7419
    @antonyreid7419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another nice one Alan. Do my Dad's if you come up North 😊

  • @chasleask8533
    @chasleask8533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's wild to think that Billy Fury died at only 42 , but had been regarded as a rock dinosaur for at least 10 years before his death . Even in the film with David Essex they played on his 'has-been ' status . What a shame . Wrote some great songs .

    • @larry1824
      @larry1824 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Over here in US Gene Vincent couldn't even get a contract!!!!!!!! Bullshit mate!!!!! No Gene Vincent no John Lennon!!!!!!!!

    • @chasleask8533
      @chasleask8533 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@larry1824 Aye lad . Gene Vincent was ahead of his time . He would have fitted into the 70's rock era a treat . A great performer . No bull .

    • @larry1824
      @larry1824 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chasleask8533 genes best stuff would fit in with any college alt rock show. Short songs high energy and raw guitar backing. Well good luck mate keep rocking!!!!

    • @BradBrassman
      @BradBrassman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@larry1824 He was awsome! Certainly one of the best, if not, the best of all the Rock N Rollers! IMO.

    • @larry1824
      @larry1824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BradBrassman well I'm a Gene Vincent fan myself and we can't ignore the sun records of elvis

  • @larry1824
    @larry1824 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He had the goods alright

  • @maryknight4823
    @maryknight4823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alan, just catching up with your previous vlogs.
    This one on Billy Fury was quite moving. I'll check out the rest on my break ( l do live in Care),
    Thanks as always for these itl makes a nice change to see the graves of famous British celebrities, rather than all these American ones. You take care of yourself, and l look forward to all your future vlogs👍........

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Mary, I started about 6 months ago and as it's gone and I've enjoyed doing it more and more and never expected to at the beginning, but as long as people like them overall I'm happy with that. Thank you for the great comment. See you again in the future I hope. Alan

  • @helenkeenan74
    @helenkeenan74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi ,billy fury was also in the film that il b the day as stormy tempest one if my favourite films with Ringo Starr n David Essex x greeting from UK x oops didn't watch the bit about u mention the film lol x

  • @michaeld.5699
    @michaeld.5699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest in peace

  • @eredison8584
    @eredison8584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From 1965 -1985,my father owned a couple of pet shops,not far from there. .Although I was at school at the time,he would quite often tell me that Billy Fully had come in for his animal food, also the bee gees drummer.

  • @martinlonsdale8027
    @martinlonsdale8027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alan, as you know big connections with Idle and the White Bear. His Aunty Hilda had it, and I ended up selling her house at Undercliffe after she died. She had been a singer herself. Rumours have it that Billy use to visit her in his cadillac at the White Bear.

  • @margaretconnery7422
    @margaretconnery7422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I liked Billy fury and Adam faith.. Have you ever visited Adams grave, I'd appreciate it if you have and to learn more about him.🙏💙

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Margaret I met him once very nice man.
      Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown so :-( best Alan

    • @margaretconnery7422
      @margaretconnery7422 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MotorHomeBeepBeep No worries Alan, i loved him singing message to Martha. Xx 💙🎶

  • @tomsurbanexplore
    @tomsurbanexplore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think his statue is in Liverpool

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't know but I've just looked it up. It was one of Tom Murphy's there at sculptures depicting Billy's time as a deckhand in Albert Dock. Well done

    • @tomsurbanexplore
      @tomsurbanexplore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MotorHomeBeepBeep cool

    • @bespoken100
      @bespoken100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, there's a statue of Billy at the Albert Dock, between the dock and the museum. Billy worked on the tugs on the river before fame. The statue is of Billy in classic 'on stage' pose.
      Sadly, Billy's mum, Jean, and his brother, Albert, have both passed away in recent years...😓

    • @robdee9341
      @robdee9341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MotorHomeBeepBeep I have visited Billy's grave many times and I was there at the unveiling of the statue by Jack Good. It was a freezing day on the Albert Dock and so many people turned up it had to be unveiled twice. A nice informative video thanks..

  • @rogerauclair1670
    @rogerauclair1670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s actually Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, many years later in the 1970s, Harold Melvin had the Blue Notes.

  • @Rog5446
    @Rog5446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry Parnes, not Palms.

  • @kopynd1
    @kopynd1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    because was performed better than elvis

  • @sandrasmith2465
    @sandrasmith2465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alan I thought it was funny when my mum said that my gran had booked her plot cos it was a lovely view? What? She is not going to see the view! Anyway,my gran died and then my grandpa died and was buried in the same plot. I was 16 when gran died and 21 when grandpa died. My mum and my relatives said oh they will be so happy that they are in a plot with a lovely view! What?? They are dead how can they see the lovely view?

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Sandra, I know they won't see the view but it's just you never know if they're looking down. They like the fact they're in the spot. That's beautiful. You wouldn't want to be forever in the spot You dislike. Would you anyway lovely comment? Thank you, Alan

  • @bac1111967
    @bac1111967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! I lived in Mill Hill. That's 2 famous if not more people buried near where I lived.