The Life & Death of LONNIE DONEGAN

[@derekstocker6661]

As always, thanks for this salute to certainly one of the UKs first pop stars in many eyes. Well recall some of his songs from hearing them on radio, great early sounds on the way to rock and roll! RIP Lonnie and thanks for the sounds you gave us.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thanks Derek, appreciate you mate 🥰🏆

[@ronaldstrange8981]

Was a great fan. Just loved his music. England, Xmas.2024.

[@ronflynn5043]

thank you for taking me back one hell of a long time. most of us loved lonnie and his music. he was one of the first, on tv, in those days. bless him. and his family

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thank you so much Ron I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it 🥰 It's nice to take a stroll down memory lane and Lonnie is so deserving of the recognition 💯❤

[@appledoreman]

Most 60's musicians say the same: it wasn't Cliff who inspired them, nor Billy Fury, but Lonnie Donegan. He had that air of authenticity about him & seemed to really enjoy performing. He also sang first record I ever bought, 'Battle of New Orleans.'

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Well said @appledoreman 💯👍He inspired so many 😃

[@mikelane2611]

Cannot add to everyone as this man was a genius and so down to earth... Just love all his music and his live performances especially at Blackpool. I was 6 years old but was brought up with his fantastic music ..

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

He was before his time in so many ways wasn't he, brilliant man! 🎵🎶❤

[@mikelane2611]

Yes no one like him👍👌

[@user-jn1ew8rs8r]

very influential guy via his catchy songs......pre the music explosion

[@nathelondon3719]

Lonnie Donegal was THE pioneer. He was the first. He opened the door and led the way. His chewing gum never went stale. RIP.

[@anthonywilliams6764]

He influenced every guitarist from 1950 onwards in Britain, and everyone loved him for his music, his playing and his warm hearted personality. Sadly Missed, but he left his mark in music.

[@cruisincat62]

I was due to see Lonnie in concert the year he passed away. However, years later I met his son Peter in concert and he carries Lonnie's tradition on splendidly

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

How lovely! Yes his son seems like such a down to earth person just like his dad and very talented also 🥰👍

[@peterhodes6708]

My first musical connection at the age of 11 when skiffle music came on the scene. And the very best, for me Was Lonnie.😃😃

[@shanewilliams3453]

I always remember my great grandmother loved Lonnie donigan songs mum told me when she died in 1972 she had all his records i really appreciate your vlogs Thanks mate Shane in Sydney 🦘 🇦🇺

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Aww that's bonza mate! Your gran had amazing taste bless her 😇🙏❤ Great seeing you Shane 🤗❣

[@bryanpalmer9660]

My late Father was a fan of Lonnie buying his 45 "Does your chewing gum...." And 'My old Man's a Dustman'...which is the one I best remember 💎 Auckland New Zealand 2024

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Lovely memories 🥰

[@jaynerichardson3807]

Noooo My Old Man's Dustman was number 1 the week I was born o dear. Thank you for that a interesting man ❤❤❤

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

That's so lovely! I'm sure that's a song you'll never forget Jayne 🥳❤ So pleased you enjoyed it thank you 🥰

[@takis-t2g]

In the 60s there was an Irish lady singer Margo used to listen to her wonderful singing in the Irish hall on the top of Holloway road near Archway couple of 100 yards from Archway on the left going toward Archway she was just Amazing

My father liked his music and bought his records. As a young lad, he was one of the first artists I remember hearing. Two of his best songs were "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tom Dooley". Bert Weedon, Burl Ives, Slim Dusty, and Connie Francis were other artists I remember my father liking.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Slim Dusty is an icon! And love Connie too 🥰👍💯

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome video 33 have a great 3fsay fan day ❤😊

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thank you ❤ You too my friend 🥰🌻

[@PhilipAlvers]

All the great sounds of the 50s and 60's Lonnie was a top dog then, other memories include Russ Conway, Cliff and Shadows and Beatles et al!

[@avomanavoman]

He had a fantastic rock n roller’s voice. And he was in the vanguard, a pioneer. In my opinion he was catastrophically mismanaged playing novelty songs. He should have been a far greater star

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

💯👍

[@lawrencelewis2592]

A few yearsa ago I was working in a garage on Old Kent Road in London. I'm from Canada and I was there on vacation and worked on old Citroens in exchange for a free place to stay and fifty quid a day for pub money. My boss told me that the dust man was coming and to bring the dust downstairs. OK, I thought. There the dustman was and we sang "you know what" together. A fun time to be sure!

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

How lovely, what an awesome surprise! ❤️ It sounds like you had a wonderful time in London 🥰

[@lawrencelewis2592]

@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv thanks- I always have a wonderful time and I consider London my second home.

[@BakedRBeans]

Reminds me of a poster I saw years ago, showing the history of rock and roll. Sure, the British were influenced by various forms of American music, but really, the whole thing started with Lonnie Donnegan and Alexis Korner.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Yes! Nearly EVERY British musician I have covered has had something to do with Skiffle and Lonnie Donegan so I had to honor this memory 🥰 Thanks for watching my friend ❤

[@jerryfields4837]

Donegans gone, oh lord Donegans gone

[@howardtyler7]

His first wife Maureen Tyler, originally ran his fan club and was my Dad’s cousin.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

That's awesome ☺️👍

[@chrisbacos]

He was a good Celtic boy. I've always thought the chewing gum song was hilarious. He influenced so many UK musicians. I like the photo with Diana Dors. Just hope Richard didn't get jealous (haha). He never achieved the same success here and in my opinion, it may have been because his style was all too British combined with the fact that the music industry here was very chauvinistic in the 1950s. I saw the Concert For George at the Albert Hall on US television. It's well worth viewing. You mentioned John Henry and I thought right away you should profile Tennessee Ernie Ford whom I liked as a kid.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Will have a look for that concert for George for sure! George was my fave Beatle 🥰 Will also check out Ernie and thank you as always for watching and commenting Chris ❤

[@DavidLewis-n4o]

Brilliant entertainer

[@raycope2086]

I was a fan of Lonnie when I was a little boy in the fifties, and he was one of my first musical heroes, after Little Richard. I thought Lonnie wrote the Tom Jones hit, " I'll Never Fall In Love Again" ? Am I wrong about this?

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Yes he did write that Ray you are right my friend 🥰👍

[@raycope2086]

@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv Thanks for letting me know I wasn't quite losing my mind yet.

[@malcolmwatts2487]

Johnnie Ray in 1959 also issued a single, I'll Never Fall In Love Again" on Philips PB 952. 45/78rpm

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi My old mans a dustman held the record for the fastest record to be NO1 in the hit parade, one week from release to NO1

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

until 'she loves you' came along, No1 before release and just kept climbing, John started his band because of Lonnie.

[@malcolmwatts2487]

That's strange for Decca records to decide to part ways with Lonnie Donegan after issuing just two singles where both were hits, unless Lonnie was coaxed/offered better terms with PYE records. There was also a single on Columbia & Oriole in 1956.

[@takis-t2g]

Made 1 for Adam Faith too mate

[@nickbaldwin1668]

His name was actually Tony Donegan,

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

as stated in the video.

[@lynnmorton7544]

1:11 What type of car is that? It'll be either an Alvis or a Reilly. It would have helped if the picture was in colour

Either a Riley or a Wolseley. A Riley I think.

[@lynnmorton7544]

I think you're right. Thank you, David

[@cruisincat62]

Riley Pathfinder

[@lynnmorton7544]

@@cruisincat62 Ah, thank you!

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

My dad always wanted a Reilly, but we made do with a Wyvern, but it was fine.

[@takis-t2g]

was his old man a dustman?

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

I don't think so lol 😁

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

you mean a refuse collection officer 😄