J. Vincent Edwards

J. Vincent Edwards (born 20 June 1945)^[1] is a British singer. He became well known in the musical Hair in 1968, and began recording a series of singles.^[2] The most notable was a song called "Thanks" (1969), which has subsequently appeared on a number of compilation albums.^[3] Edwards also contributed to the Bloomfield soundtrack.^[4]

J. Vincent Edwards during the Grand Gala du Disque in Amsterdam in 1970

Later Edwards turned to song writing. With Pierre Tubbs he wrote "Right Back Where We Started From", which was a No. 8 hit in the UK Singles Chart for Maxine Nightingale in November 1975, and a No. 2 hit in the US in May 1976.^[5] In addition, Edwards wrote songs with Miki Antony and Kris Ife.^[6]

Edwards was also a part of the trio Star Turn on 45 (Pints), who had a UK hit with "Pump Up the Bitter" in 1988.^[7] He released a solo album entitled Thanks in 1970.^[8]

Partial singles discography

• "Aquarius" (as Vince Edward, United Artists 1968)
• "Thanks" (1969)
• "Who Are My Friends" (1970)
• "(Sha La La La La) Shangri-La" (1971)
• "Wonderland" (1974)
• "Love Hit Me" (1976)
• "Hands Off" (1980)^[2]