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Old 17-11-2015, 13:31
TeeGee
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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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Old 17-11-2015, 15:36
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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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Old 17-11-2015, 18:06
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I thought he was in Z Cars and the Billy plays.
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Old 17-11-2015, 19:01
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I thought he was in Z Cars and the Billy plays.
LOL

I flicked over 30 minutes in. He really looked like Vernon Elvis's dad.
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Old 17-11-2015, 19:39
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There is currently a Jimmy Adele doing the rounds, but not a patch unfortunately...
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