Bobby Crush


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Robert Nicholas Bobby Crush (born 23 March 1954) is an English pianist, songwriter, actor and television presenter, originally from Leyton in East London.

Bobby Crush first came to public attention after six winning appearances on Hughie Green's British ITV talent show, Opportunity Knocks, in 1972. He received the Variety Club of Great Britain award for 'Best New Artist' of 1972. He recorded for the Philips label in the UK and his recordings were produced by Norman Newell, who had previously worked with Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland, Johnny Mathis and Bobby's role model, Russ Conway.

At the age of 18, Crush starred at the London Palladium already having achieved an album in the top 20 and a single Borsalino (from the 1970 film Borsalino) in the top 40.

ALBUMS


Bobby Crush
The Best Of Bobby Crush
1997, CD, Album, Spectrum
Bobby Crush
Incredible Double Decker Party
1995, CD, Album, Music World
Bobby Crush
More Incredible Double Decker Party
1995, CD, Album, Music World
Bobby Crush
Plays Melodies From The Movies
1995
Bobby Crush
Hollywood & Broadway (The 20th Anniversary Album)
1993, CD, Album, Prism Leisure Corporation,
Bobby Crush
Hollywood & Broadway (The 20th Anniversary Album)
1993, Cass, Album, Comp, Prism Leisure Corporation
Bobby Crush
First Love
1984, LP, Album, President Records
Bobby Crush
The Bobby Crush Singalong Party
1984
Bobby Crush
Lonely Ballerina
1984
Bobby Crush
The Bobby Crush Incredible Double Decker Party With 101 Great Songs - Party One / Party Two
1982, ,
Easy Listening
Bobby Crush
Plays Elton John
1980, LP, Album, Spe, Celebrity Records (2)
Bobby Crush
The Chinese Bicycle
1977, 7", Single, Philips
Bobby Crush
The Sting
1976
Bobby Crush
Music Music Music!
1976
Bobby Crush
Piano Time
1975, Vinyl, ,
Music Hall
Bobby Crush
Honky Tonk Favourites
1975
Bobby Crush
Spotlight On
1975
Bobby Crush
36 Hits Of The Thirties
1975
Bobby Crush
Mayday
1974, 7", Single, Philips
Bobby Crush
Hangin' Out
1974, 7", Single, Philips
Bobby Crush
The Sting
1974
Bobby Crush
Bobby Crush Plays 35 Piano Pops
1974, Vinyl, ,
Easy Listening/Chanson
Bobby Crush
Smash Hits - Including "The Sting"
1974
Bobby Crush
The Gondolas Of Venice
1973, 7", Single, Philips
Bobby Crush
All Time Piano Hits
1973
Bobby Crush
36 Solid Gold Piano Party Hits
1973
Bobby Crush
16 Piano Hits By Bobby Crush
1973
Bobby Crush
The Good Old Bad Old Days
1973
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Bobby Crush
1972
Bobby Crush
Borsalino
1972, Vinyl, ,
Theme
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
Humpty Dumpty – Original Music & Songs From The West End Show
1984, LP, Album, KH Records & Tapes
Bobby Crush
Spotlight On
Bobby Crush
Plays Piano Pops

APPEARANCES +


Various
Songs From Hair
2009, CD, Album, Hallmark Music & Entertainment
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
I Wish I Could Fly
2002, CD, Single, Not On Label
Various
The Songs Of Gershwin
1994, CD, ,
Easy Listening
Various
Songs From Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1993, CD, Album, Pickwick Music
DWA (2) Featuring Orville
I Wish I Could Fly
1992, ,
Hardcore/Techno/Novelty
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
White Christmas
1985
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
Bein' Green
1984, 7", Single, BBC Records
Various
Child's Play
1984, LP, Comp, BBC Records
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
Superduck
1984, 7", Single, BBC Records
Keith Harris (3), Orville And Dippy
Come To My Party
1983, 7", Single, BBC Records
Keith Harris (3), Orville And Cuddles
At The End Of The Rainbow
1983, LP, BBC Records, ,
Novelty
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
Will You Still Love Me In The Morning?
1983, 7", Single, BBC Records,
Kliby & Caroline*
Wo Kommen Die Babys Her
1983, 7", Single, CBS
The Barron Knights
Buffalo Bill's Last Scratch
1983, Vinyl, ,
Novelty/Parody/Comedy
Keith Harris (3) And Orville
Orville's Song
1982
Various
Champagne Pops
1975, 4xLP, Comp + Box, Champagne Pops
Various
Fascination
8x Vinyl, Box Set, ,
Theme/Soundtrack/Easy Listening/Beat
Various
The Songs Of Irving Berlin
1994, CD, Comp, The Songwriters Series (2),
Various
Cinema In TV Vol. 3 (Casablanca)
1984, LP, Comp, Polydor, ,
Theme
Various
Thank You For The Music
1984, 8x Vinyl, Box Set, ,
Europop/Country/Soul/Vocal
Various
Cinema In TV Vol. 13 (La Strada)
1984
Various
Cinema In TV Vol. 2 (Borsalino)
1984
Various
Reflections (Great Instrumentals For Today)
1983
Various
Chansons D'Amour
1981, 2xLP, Comp, RCA
Various
Music From Film
1979, Cass, Comp, Perina, ,
Soundtrack/Theme/Instrumental
Various
Sounds Around The World Vol.1
1977, Cass, Comp, Philips, ,
Easy Listening
Various
Instrumental Magic 20 Golden Favourites
1976, LP, Comp, Philips
Various
Congress Harrogate 1975
1975, 7", EP, Phonogram, ,
Easy Listening
Various
Opportunity Knocks Winners!
1974, LP, Comp, Philips
Various
Opportunity Knocks All Winners
1974, LP, Comp, RE, Contour
Various
Opportunity Knocks - All Winners
1974
Various
Nicely Together
1973, LP, Comp, Philips
Various
Top Of The Pops
1973, LP, Comp, Philips
Various
Nice 'n' Easy Volume 2
1972
Various
20 Solid Gold Town & Country Hits
LP, Comp, Music For Leisure,
Various
Canções Sem Palavras - Fm Muito Especial
LP, Comp, Mercury