Lionel Morton

Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1941, Blackburn, Lancashire, England)[1][2] is an English former musician and television presenter.

In the early 1960s, Morton was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, the Four Pennies.[1] They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.[3] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television programme, Top of the Pops.[1]

From April 1968 to December 1977, he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School.[1] and in the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. For a time he was also married to the actress, Julia Foster.[1]

Discography

UK singles

UK albums

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Lionel Morton". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
  2. "Musical map of East Lancashire (From Lancashire Telegraph)". Lancashiretelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
  3. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 210. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. 1 2 "Lionel Morton Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-10-08.

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