This will take you to a list of links to CD and/or MP3 product pages from one or more online merchants that have sound samples. Wilde has continued to tour and record over the years and has also appeared in several movies. OUR TOP 40 | DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ARTICLES | Reginald formed a group with some of his local friends called Reg Smith and the Hound Dogs. The “Marty” came from the Oscar winning Best Picture of 1955, Marty, starring Earnest Borgnine and Betsy Blair. Heritage Records, Wilde’s US label, released ‘Abergavenny’ under the artist pseudonym of Shannon – an odd decision, since ‘Bad Boy’ had been Wilde’s only North American hit and a minor one at that – and further burdened the single with possibly one of the cheesiest 45-rpm sleeves ever.   RSS FEEDS | At that time, he was one of Britain's top rock and roll singers along with Billy Fury, Cliff Richard, and Tommy Steele. Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. SHANNON reached #6 in New Zealand and 47 in the USA with ABERGAVENNY; the version by South African QUENTIN E. KLOPJAEGER reached #14 in South Africa and 17 in Rhodesia; all versions were hits in 1969; song composed by the same folks who composed the song JESAMINE which was a … 7 weeks on Vancouver’s CKLG chart He is the father of 1980s pop singer, Kim Wilde. MORE He was born Reginald Leonard Smith in Blackheath, London, the son of Reginald and Jessica Smith. Marty Wilde made his debut on the U.S. Pop/Rock charts in 1960 with "Bad Boy," a Top 10 U.K. hit which reached #45 on the Billboard Hot 100. Song. Pop Songs; Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs; Hot Country Songs; Songwriters & Producers; View All Pro Charts; Newsletters; Subscribe. In 1969, Wilde had a hit as Shannon with the self-penned "Abergavenny," which also nearly made the U.S. Top 40 (at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100) and became a Top 10 hit in Australia, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Abergavenny. Sorry, we used to have links to clips for this song but unfortunately, they are no longer working. Lyrics by: Jack Gellar, Jack Geller, Frere Manston # Debut: Chart: 47: Jul '69: Hot 100: Lyrics. Shannon is a pseudonym for English pop/rock singer and songwriter Marty Wilde, MBE (b. April 15, 1939) who became famous beginning in the late 1950s. His long string of U.K. chart hits included the self-penned "Bad Boy" (1959) and "Tomorrow's Clown" (1961), as well as remakes of such early rock and roll classics as Ritchie Valens' "Donna" (1959), Dion's "A Teenager In Love" (1959), Phil Phillips' "Sea Of Love" (1959), Bobby Vee's "Rubber Ball" (1961), and Frankie Laine's "Jezebel" (1962). 11th Century Abergavenny Castle ruins. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT About Our Ads Billboard is a subsidiary of Valence Media, LLC.   NEWSLETTER, Click here for more songs, clips, and CDs by Shannon. Disclosure: The following links will take you to various online merchants outside of allbutforgottenoldies.net that sell recordings and other merchandise for the performing artist featured on this page. PRIVACY POLICY | OUR TOP 40 | At the age of 18 he took the pseudonym, Reg Patterson prior to performing at London’s Condor Club in 1957. 25.05.1985, Peaked at #46 on CONTACT US | BROWSE SONG LISTS | The Marty Wilde recording "Abergavenny" on the Philips label was credited to Frere Manston and Jack Gellar, although it was written by Wilde himself and Ronnie Scott (not the famous jazz musician). Charts in 1958 with his cover of Jody Reynolds' "Endless Sleep" which became a Top 5 hit. CONTACT US | “Wilde,” like Fury and Power, was a surname intended to convey that the singer was edgy and charismatic. ABOUT | Sign in. He had one more final U.S. chart entry as Shannon later that year with "Jesamine," which became a minor hit. ARTICLES | The other was a song Wilde wrote himself called “Bad Boy“. Reginald Leonard Smith was born in Blackheath, London, UK, in 1939. Please note that these are referral or affiliate links from which allbutforgottenoldies.net may receive, at no additional cost to you, a commission if you should make any purchases through them. After signing Smith, Parnes gave him a catchier stage name, Marty Wilde. HOME | In 1969, Wilde had a hit as Shannon with the self-penned "Abergavenny," which also nearly made the U.S. Top 40 (at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100) and became a Top 10 hit in Australia, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Please note that these are referral or affiliate links from which allbutforgottenoldies.net may receive, at no additional cost to you, a commission if you should make any purchases through them. He had one more final U.S. chart entry as Shannon later that year with "Jesamine," which became a minor hit. MORE Of these, five were covers of songs by American singers: “Endless Sleep” (Jody Reynolds), “Donna” (Ritchie Valens), “A Teenager In Love” (Dion & The Belmonts), “Sea Of Love” (Phil Philips) and “Rubber Ball” (Bobby Vee). HELP! Abergavenny - Shannon - 1969 Disclosure: The following links will take you to various online merchants outside of allbutforgottenoldies.net that sell recordings with the song featured on this page. HOME | To simplify subscriber access, we have temporarily disabled the password requirement. Soon after, Wilde landed a contract with Philips Records and made his debut on the U.K. Abergavenny - Shannon - 1969 Disclosure: The following links will take you to various online merchants outside of allbutforgottenoldies.net that sell recordings with the song featured on this page. While performing solo at London's Condor Club in 1957, he was discovered by impresario Larry Parnes who, at that time, managed many top acts that were a part of London's then-emerging rock and roll music scene. | ANNOUNCEMENTS | Lyrics to 'Abergavenny' by Shannon. We will put up replacements as soon as we are able to find some. #1039: Abergavenny by Shannon. Privacy Policy He gave Reginal Leonard Smith a new name in 1957: Marty Wilde. ABOUT | 7" Single on 45cat: Shannon [Marty Wilde] - Abergavenny [mono] / Abergavenny [stereo] - Heritage - USA - HE 814 Peaked at #49 on It is located on the A40 trunk road and the A465 Heads of the Valleys road and is approximately 6 miles (10 km) from the border with England. Abergavenny (/ ˌ æ b ər ɡ ə ˈ v ɛ n i /; Welsh: Y Fenni pronounced [ə ˈvɛnɪ], archaically Abergafenni meaning "mouth of the River Gavenny") is a market town and community in Monmouthshire, Wales.Abergavenny is promoted as a Gateway to Wales. ANNOUNCEMENTS | Across the pond, Wilde is best known for the rock and roll ballad, "Bad Boy" (1960), and the jaunty and winsome "Abergavenny" (1969), the latter released in the U.S. under the name Shannon.   NEWSLETTER. Peak Position on Billboard Hot 100 ~ #47 The original B Side was "Alice In Blue". Back in 1969 Marty Wilde, under the pseudonym of Shannon, gives a catalogue of reasons why you’d want to visit Abergavenny: good weather, sunshine forever, places to run your dog unleashed, scenic hillsides worth taking photos of, … Peak Position #9 This led to a series of local gigs in the South of England. All Rights Reserved. The recording acts that Parnes was manager for were all given stage names like Billy Fury, Duffy Power and Dickie Pride. © 2019 Billboard. His many honors and accolades include being awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth in 2017. Reginald Leonard Smith was born in Blackheath, London, UK, in 1939. Upgrade. YouTube.com: “Abergavenny”“Abergavenny” lyrics. BROWSE SONG LISTS | Cookie Settings PRIVACY POLICY | by Shannon [Male] 1969 - Pop.   RSS FEEDS | 05.05.1984, Peaked at #47 on Between June 1958 and January 1961 Marty Wilde charted six songs into the Top Ten on the UK charts. 16.08.1969, Terms of Use To listen to a song clip, click any song title that has a speaker icon. Advertising. Please note that these are referral or affiliate links from which allbutforgottenoldies.net may receive, at no additional cost to you, a commission if you should make any purchases through them. As a child, he learned to play the ukulele, and he formed a band while in high school known as Reg Smith & The Hound Dogs. | Song Index; PRO CHARTS . Taking a trip up to Abergavenny / Hoping the weather is fine / If you should see a red dog running free / Well, you know he's mine / Peak Month: August 1969 7 weeks on Vancouver’s CKLG chart Peak Position #9 Peak Position on Billboard Hot 100 ~ #47 YouTube.com: “Abergavenny” “Abergavenny” lyrics. The Biz premium subscriber content has moved to Billboard.com/business. HELP! At the age of 15 he left school and became a messenger boy in the city of London for a firm of brokers in Rood Lane, Eastcheap. With son Ricky Wilde, he co-wrote her 1981 smash hit, "Kids In America.". While on stage he was noticed by impresario Larry Parnes. Disclosure: The following links will take you to various online merchants outside of allbutforgottenoldies.net that sell recordings with the song featured on this page. Peak Month: August 1969 View Profile. In the United States the song was released under the name Shannon.

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