Stars like Jewels on the Crown of a Queen

Celebrating over 50 years, Joe Brown and his Bruvvers are still gigging throughout the UK this year. The title of this blog is a line from one of his songs from the early '60s, A Picture of You.

This, and another song from the same era, That's What Love Will Do, are two of my favourites.

As a contrast, though, Joe Brown also sang silly songs, e.g. What a Crazy World We're Livin' In (from a film with Marty Wilde, father of Kim Wilde); the lyrics describe a typical lifestyle in parts of London (and probably elsewhere) at that time.

Another interesting piece of trivia is that Joe Brown's daughter, Sam, who also sings, had a song written about her: 'Mrs Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter' written by Trevor Peacock of 'Vicar of Dibley' fame and originally sung by Tom Courtney in a TV play. The song was later performed by Herman's Hermits and was also the title of a 60s Britcom film of the same name, starring Peter Noone.

If you've not heard Joe Brown (then or now) search for him on YouTube, maybe catch a live performance.

Psychosis - short film

A 5-minute 'film noir' mystery with a sting... keep watching after the credits!



This was one of a series of short films by NHC media students, shown at the Broadway Cinema in Letchworth (aka Mermaid in Worlds End), June 2013.

The story features a detective and introduces Malum, a character inspired by adversaries such as Moriarty and the Riddler.

The end is a one-on-one, each with a gun. Off camera, we hear a shot. Roll credits... Who survives? Keep watching.

♫ Moon River(s) Collection

A classic tune written by Henry Mancini for the film, Breakfast at Tiffany's, released in 1961 starring Audrey Hepburn with George Peppard (A-Team) and Buddy Ebson (Beverly Hill Billies). The song has been covered many times.


Audrey Hepburn singing in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Link: Original opening title sequence performed by Henry Mancini.

Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck live on stage London 2010 'Together & Apart'

Tom McFly posted this version by Mr & Mrs Fletcher.

Some others...
Danny Williams UK #1 61/62
Andy Williams TV performance
Frank Sinatra 'Best of...'
Elton John live - en France