Original UK 45” released in 1959 on Decca Records. Cat: F11167.
The ex-boxer and cartoon cameraman was discovered singing in a small club in London’s West End by noted agent Dennis Preston. He was given his stage name in a competition by readers of Patrick Doncaster’s pop music column in the Daily Mirror newspaper. This pop ballad singer’s first single ‘A House, A Car And A Wedding Ring’, a Jerry Lordan composition with musical direction from Harry Robinson. The Decca Records release failed to create much interest in the UK but charted in the US in early 1958. This led to his visiting America for promotion and appearing on the shows of Alan Freed and Dick Clark amongst others. Preston, continued to work as a cameraman, until he had his biggest UK hit in 1959 with a cover of the Fleetwoods’ ‘Mr. Blue’, which narrowly missed the Top 10.
Tracks: Mr. Blue/ Just ask your heart.
There is some writing on A-side of label. Record has some light scuff marks that cause a few light crackles and is in Excellent condition.
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