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Had Anyone Ever Heard OF Jimmy Ellis? |
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Had Anyone Ever Heard OF Jimmy Ellis?
Last night BB4 showed a film titled "The Man Who Would Be King" which I watched entirely by accident!
Apparently Jimmy "Orion" Ellis was a college footballer who sang in the shower while changing. What made him unique was that he not only looked like Elvis but had a voice like him too. His recording credits include cooperation with some of the biggest names of the 60s. I am surprised I had never heard of him as it was my time too. iPlayer link above and some fascinating film footage. |
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I recorded that programme as I thought it might be interesting but haven't got round to watching it.
Lot's of YouTube videos of him. Quite a good voice, in fact great, compared to many contemporary male singers. I admire singers who can stay in tune and hold "long tones." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwo5sIw6kVk |
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I thought he was in Z Cars and the Billy plays.
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I thought he was in Z Cars and the Billy plays.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I flicked over 30 minutes in. He really looked like Vernon Elvis's dad.
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There is currently a Jimmy Adele doing the rounds, but not a patch unfortunately...
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