Dick James

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UK Singer, producer, publisher and owner of a record company. Born London, England (12 December 1920 – 1 February 1986). After a singing career (The Stargazers) he started a publishing company with Brian Epstein, called Northern Songs Ltd. with mainly songs from Beatles. After he sold his shares he founded the Label DJM Records (2) in 1969. Also he started his own publishing company called Dick James Music Ltd. and his own studio Dick James Studio.

ALBUMS

1991, 7", S/Sided, Promo, ITC Entertainment Ltd.

Sing A Song Of Beatles With Dick James

1964, 7", EP, 4 P, Parlophone

Sing A Song Of Beatles With Dick James

There But For Your Love Go I

1959, 7", Single, Mono, Parlophone

Daddy's Little Girl

1958, 7", Parlophone

1957, 7", EP, Mono, Parlophone

Westward Ho The Wagons! / The Gay Cavalier

1957, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Skiffling Sing Song

Sing Song Time With Dick James (No. 1)

1956, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

I Only Know I Love You / Mirabelle

1956, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Sing Song Time With Dick James (No. 2)

1956, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Dick James With Ron Goodwin’s Chorus And Orchestra*

I Only Know I Love You

1956, 7", Parlophone

The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Robin Hood

Sing Song Time! (No. 2)

Summer Sing-Song Medley

The Garden Of Eden / I Accuse

Sing Song Time With Dick James (No. 3)

Unchained Melody

1955, 7", Single, Mono, Parlophone

Dick James With Ron Goodwin And His Orchestra

How Important Can It Be? / That's All I Want From You

1955, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

He / So Must I Love You

Dick James With Orchestra*

For You My Love / Treachery

1954, Shellac, 10", Parlophone,

You're On Trial / Tenderly

1954, Shellac, 10", Parlophone,

Don't Laugh At Me ('Cause I'm A Fool) / I Need

1954, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

O, Hear My Plea / The Glow Of A Candle

1954, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

A Girl! A Girl! (Zoom Ba Di Alli Nella) / To Ev'ry Girl - To Ev'ry Boy

1954, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Dick James With Ron Goodwin And His Orchestra

Veni-Vidi-Vici / Your Heart, My Heart

1954, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

On The First Warm Day

1953, 7", Parlophone

Mother Nature And Father Time

1953, 7", Single, Mono, Parlophone

Dick James With Ron Goodwin And His Orchestra

Now / Cry, My Heart

1953, Shellac, 10", Parlophone,

Nina Never Knew / I Lived When I Met You

1953, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

For Me / I Love, Love, Love It

1953, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Butterflies / All I Desire

1953, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

The Joker / Guessing

I Went To Your Wedding / I Will Never Change

1952, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Dick James And Pearl Carr With Stanley Black And His Orchestra*

Blue For A Boy / You Know You Belong To Someone Else

1951, Shellac, 10", Decca

Dick James With Stanley Black And His Orchestra*

Unless / Tell Me Again

1951, Shellac, 10", Decca

The Minute Waltz / (I Stood And Threw) C o n f e t t i

1951, Shellac, 10", Decca

Stanley Black And His Orchestra* With The George Mitchell Choir And Dick James And The Stargazers

Eleanor / Mary Rose

Stanley Black, His Piano And Orchestra* With Dick James, The Stargazers And The George Mitchell Choir

If I Didn't Miss You / If I Were A Blackbird

1950, Shellac, 10", London Records

Long Long Ago / Mamma Knows Best

1950, Shellac, 10", Decca

Anne Shelton & Dick James

The Petite Waltz

Dick James With Cyril Stapleton And His Orchestra

Who Do You Know In Heaven? / I'd Rather Be Wrong Than Be Sorry

1949, Shellac, 10", London Records

Some Hearts Sing / I Thought I Was Dreaming

1949, Shellac, 10", London Records

Nature Boy (To Love And Be Loved In Return) / You Can't Be True Dear

Dick James, Doreen Lundy, Paul Fenoulhet, The Skyrockets Orchestra

An Apple Blossom Wedding / I'll Keep You In My Heart

1947, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice

Dick James, Geraldo And His Orchestra

I Dream Of You / Slowly

1946, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

You, You, You Are The One / I'm Wearing Last Night's Smile To-Night

Shellac, 10", Single, London Records

The Magic Mirror / Everybody Loves Somebody

Shellac, 10", London Records

My Truly, Truly Fair / Happy Valley

Shellac, 10", Decca

Rusty Howard & Dick James / Corky Carpenter

That Hound Dog In The Window / Orchids Mean Goodbye

7", Tops Records

Dick James With The Keynotes And Don Lorusso

The Christmas Waltz / The Jolly Old Man In The Bright Red Suit

7", London Records

Dick James, Stanley Black & His Orchestra

Life's Desire / Theatre

Dick James With Stanley Black & His Orchestra

Life’s Desire / Theater

Dick James Vocal, With The Stargazers And Malcolm Lockyer's Barnstormers

Let's Do It Again / Somewhere At The End Of The Rainbow

Rusty Howard And Dick James / Corky Carpenter

That Hound Dog In The Window / Orchids Mean Goodbye

The Very Best Of Kiki Dee

And Now I Don't Want You / You Can't Say I Never Told You

2006, CD, Album, Comp, Delta (18)

The Very Best Of

1999, CD, Comp, Universal, Spectrum Music (2)

APPEARANCES +

Denise Van Outen

From New York To L.A.

2022, 4xFile, FLAC, Single, Hi-, Menace Records (9)

Johnny Guitar Watson

A Real Mother For Ya

Odyssey (The Sound Of Ivor Raymonde Vol. II)

2019, 2x Vinyl 180gm,

Vocal/Soul/Pop Rock/Rock & Roll

The George Martin Years

2016, CD, Comp, Parlophone,

Geraldo And His Orchestra

E.N.S.A. Transcriptions 1944

2015, CD, Sounds Of Yester Year

Carole Carr, Geraldo And His Orchestra, Frank Cordell Orchestra

This Thing Called Love

2014, CD, Comp, Mono, Flare (3)

100 Hits Christmas Legends

2010, 5xCD, Comp, Demon Music Group,

This Is The Christmas Album

2008, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Primo (2)

Wally Stott & His Orchestra

2008, CD, Album, Comp, RM, Vocalion,

Romantic/Soundtrack/Theme/Classical

Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra* Featuring The Vocal Refrains Of Matt Monro, Jean Campbell & Bob Dale

Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

2007, CD, Comp, Rex,

Geraldo & His Orchestra*

Skyliner (Volume 3 - Parlophones 1942-50)

2006, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion

The Best Of Children's Songs

2005, 2xCD, Comp, Copy Prot., EMI Gold, EMI Gold,

Nursery Rhymes/Novelty

Hello Children Everywhere

2005, 3xCD, Comp, Virgin, Virgin,

Nursery Rhymes/Comedy/Poetry/Story

Henry Hall & His Orchestra, Geraldo & His Orchestra*, R.O.C. Blue Rockets Dance Orchestra*, Bob Farnon & His Orchestra*, Lou Preager & His Orchestra

ENSA - Complete Concerts

2003, 2xCD, Rex Recordings (2),

Hello Children Everywhere

2002, CD, Comp, EMI, EMI,

Nursery Rhymes/Comedy/Poetry/Story

The Skyrockets* With Paul Fenoulhet & Woolf Phillips

Sentimental Journey

2002, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion,

Geraldo And His Orchestra

2001, CD, Comp, Pegasus,

Stairway To The Stars: Golden Memories Of The Skyrockets

2000, CD, Comp, Music & Memories

The Song Is... Irving Berlin

1989, CD, Comp, ASV, Living Era,

Geraldo And His Dance Orchestra*

Take The "A" Train

1988, LP, Comp, Mono, ASV, Living Era,

Big Band/Easy Listening

Hello Children Everywhere

Nursery Rhymes/Comedy/Poetry/Story

I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat

Rock & Roll/Ballad/Pop Rock

The Great British Dance Bands Play Jerome Kern 1926-46

Naturel... Ma Belle / Les Fleurs Ne Meurent Pas

Pop Rock/Chanson

Geraldo And His Orchestra

50 Hits Of The Naughty 40's

Big Band/Easy Listening

Cyril Stapleton, His Choir And Orchestra*

The Panoramic Sound Of Lennon And McCartney

Memories Of Missy

Wild Thing / From Home

Ray Conniff, His Singers, His Orchestra*

Love Songs To The Beatles

Danser Dans Ces Dancings

1964, 7", EP, Polydor

1963, 7", EP, CBS

Get With It / In Port Afrique

Wally Stott And His Orchestra*

Teenager / Catwalk

Cyril Stapleton And His Orchestra

Isn't It Romantic / Love Is A Dangerous Game

1948, Shellac, 10", London Records,

The Skyrockets Orchestra

Rambling Rose / A Kiss And A Rose

1948, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice

Wally Fowler And His Georgia Clodhoppers*

I'm Sending You Red Roses / Love Me Or Leave Me Alone

1948, Shellac, 10", Scr, Capitol Records

The Skyrockets Orchestra Directed by Paul Fenoulhet

Across The Alley From The Alamo / Bow Bells

1948, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice

Harry Leader And His Party Dance Orchestra

The Cokey Cokey / The Palais Glide

The Skyrockets Orchestra

Linda / Try A Little Tenderness

1947, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice,

The Skyrockets Orchestra

Across The Alley From The Alamo / Christmas Dreaming

1947, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice

Geraldo And His Orchestra

For Sentimental Reasons / I Guess I'll Get The Papers And Go Home

1947, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Geraldo And His Orchestra

Seems Like Old Times / Oh! What It Seemed To Be

1946, Shellac, 10", Parlophone,

Geraldo And His Orchestra

Day By Day / Eager Beaver

1946, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Geraldo And His Orchestra

Nancy / Ev'ry Time

Geraldo And His Orchestra

I Don't Want To Be Loved (By Anyone Else But You)

1942, Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Cyril Stapleton And His Orchestra

A Garden In The Rain / We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye

Shellac, 10", London Records

Harry Leader And His Party Dance Orchestra

Boomps-A-Daisy / The Lambeth Walk

Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Geraldo And His Orchestra

You Keep Coming Back Like A Song / Pretending

Shellac, 10", Parlophone

The Song Is... Irving Berlin

CD, Comp, Mono, ASV, Living Era,

Christmas Rarities

CD, Comp, 105'5 Spreeradio

Gert En Hermien*

24 Succesnummers Van Gert En Hermien

Box + 2xLP, Comp, CNR, CNR, CNR,

Geraldo And His Orchestra

A Door Will Open / Homesick-That's All

Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Geraldo And His Orchestra

Somewhere In The Night / I Love An Old Fashioned Song

Shellac, 10", Parlophone

Geraldo And His Orchestra

Coax Me A Little Bit / Amado Mio

Scarlet / Popsy

Paul Fenoulhet & The Skyrockets Dance Orchestra

Stairway To The Stars: Paul Fenoulhet And The Skyrockets Dance Orchestra - 1943 To 1948

Gert En Hermien*

Kleine Kinderen, Kleine Zorgen

A Painter In Sound (Pre-Beatles Productions And Classical Influences)

2022, 4xCD, Comp, Él,

Post-Modern/Afro-Cuban Jazz/Boogie Woogie/Classical/Music Hall/Opera/Special Effects/Spoken Word

Childhood Favourites - 50 Treasured Musical Memories

2018, 2xCD, Comp, Memory Lane Media Ltd,

Lost West End Vintage

2017, 2xCD, Comp, Stage Door Records

1957 British Hit Parade The B Sides - Part 1

2016, 4xCD, Comp, Acrobat,

The Greatest TV Themes Of The 50s & 60s

2015, 2xCD, Comp, Not Now Music,

Theme/Soundtrack

The Early Works Of George Martin

2014, 2xCD, Comp, Sli, Not Now Music,

Vocal/Skiffle/Pop Rock

100 Hits Children's Favourites

120 Original Hits - 50s

2010, 6xCD, Comp, EMI, EMI Gold

Kids – 140 Original Hits

2009, 6xCD, Comp + Box, EMI Gold, EMI Gold,

Comedy/Country/Nursery Rhymes/Easy Listening/Novelty/Parody/Theme/Musical/Pop Rock/Music Hall/Monolog/Folk Rock

101 Fifties Songs

2008, 4xCD, Comp, EMI TV, Virgin Records Ltd., Box Music (3),

1957 British Hit Parade - Part 1

W. Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

1956 British Hit Parade - Britain's Greatest Hits Volume 5 - Part 1 - January - July

Evergreens From The 50'S

Memory Lane - 200 Golden Tracks From Days Gone By

2005, 10xCD, Comp, RM + Box, K-tel Entertainment (UK) Ltd,

Country/Music Hall/Swing/Ballad/Easy Listening/Rhythm & Blues/Musical/Soundtrack/Ragtime/Novelty/Rock & Roll/Rockabilly/Boogie Woogie/Parody/Mambo/Folk/Instrumental/Big Band/Classical

Golden Hits Of 1951 To 1954

2005, 4xCD, Comp, Air Music & Media Sales Ltd.,

The Great Dance Band Vocalists

2004, CD, Album, Comp, Memoir,

Hello Children Everywhere!

2004, 3xCD, Comp, EMI Gold,

Sounds Of The Fifties - Nineteen 51

2004, 3xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest,

Golden Memories - 20 Hits From 1951

2003, CD, Comp, Music Digital,

Carl Sigman Songs

2003, 3xCD, Comp, Promo, Majorsongs,

Sounds Of The Fifties - Nineteen 56

2003, 3xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest,

Rock & Roll/Vocal

Best Of The Fifties

The Best Of British Male Vocalists CD1

2002, CD, Comp, Disky,

Hear My Song - The Great Male Stars

2002, 3xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest

I Remember You - The Great Songs

2002, 3xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest,

Produced By George Martin 50 Years In Recording

2001, 6xCD, Album, Comp, Num, Lon, Parlophone,

Comedy/Soundtrack/Theme

1000 Original Hits 1956

2001, CD, Comp, EMI Plus

Children's Family Favourites

2000, CD, Comp, Disky

1999, 3xCD, Comp + Box, EMI, EMI, EMI, EMI, EMI,

The Childrens Classics Collection

1999, CD, Comp, HMV EASY, HMV EASY,

The Best Of The 50's

1999, 3xCD, Comp, EMI,

Hits Of The 50's Disc Three

1999, CD, Comp, EMI,

Golden Greats Of The 50's

The Best Kid's Party In The World ... Ever!

Music Makers - Unforgettable Hits Of All Times

1997, CD, Comp, EMI

A Time To Remember 1956

Flashback To The 50's

1995, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, Music For Pleasure

The Lights Go On Again

1994, 2xCD, Comp, Music For Pleasure, Music For Pleasure,

A Tribute To Irving Berlin

1993, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, Music For Pleasure, Music For Pleasure

Junior Choice Volume 1

1990, CD, Comp, Music For Pleasure, Music For Pleasure,

Rock & Roll/Ballad/Novelty

They Played The Hippodrome

1987, 2xLP, Comp, Mono, London Records

Favourites Of The 1950s

1984, 2xLP, Comp, Mono, Music For Pleasure, Music For Pleasure,

All Aboard! - 24 Original All-Time Children's Favourites

Novelty/Folk/Vocal/Comedy/Story/Parody/Calypso/Music Hall

The Ron Goodwin Story The First 25 Years

The Fabulous Fifties

1977, 10x Vinyl, Box Set,

Ballad/Country/Doo Wop/Rock & Roll/Rockabilly/Swing/Vocal

Hits Of The Fifties

4xCD, Comp, Air Music And Media,

Post Rock/Chanson

Hits Of The 50's

2xCD, Comp, Air Music And Media

LP, Reader's Digest, RCA,

Hawaiian/Ballad

Golden Hits Of 1951

CD, Comp, Going For A Song

4xCD, Comp + Box, Music & Melody,

A Year To Remember 1945

CD, Comp, This England