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3 unusual facts about Allan Smethurst


Allan Smethurst

A four track EP made the EP charts in 1965 and, after another EP release by Ralph Tuck, and an album The Singing Postman's Year, he was signed to EMI who re-released earlier songs and recorded new items.

He made numerous live and promotional performances, including on Top of the Pops, but was afflicted by nerves and stage fright.

The song had a small comeback in 1994, when it was featured on a television commercial for Ovaltine.



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