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Lionel Morton
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Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1942)[1] is an English former musician and television presenter.
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Biography
Morton was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.[1] In the early 1960s, he was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, The Four Pennies. They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.[2] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television music charts programme, Top of the Pops.
From April 1968 to December 1977, he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School. He also appeared during 1983/4. In the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. He was formerly married to actress, Julia Foster, for five years, with whom he had a daughter Emily.
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Discography
UK singles
- 1967 "What To Do With Laurie" / "I'll Just Wait Around" (Philips BF 1578)
- 1967 "First Love Never Dies" / "Try Not To Cry" (Philips BF 1607)
- 1969 "Waterloo Road" / "Floral Street" (RCA Victor 1875)
- 1972 "What A Woman Does" / "Listen To The Music" (Cube BUG24)
- 1974 "Don't Let Life Get You Down" / "Play Away" (BBC BEEB011)[3]
UK albums
- 1972 Play School (BBC RBT 10)
- 1973 Lionel (Contour 2870324)
- 1973 Bang on a Drum (BBC RBT 17)
- 1973 Play Away (BBC RBT 19)
- 1975 Hey You! Songs from Play Away (BBC REC 209)
- 1975 Sing a Song of Play School (BBC REC 212)[3]
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