Lionel Bart

A rare look into the works of the composer of the words and music of "Oliver" !
Complete with his own introduction to the songs... 

 Lionel Bart (1 August 1930 – 3 April 1999) was a writer and composer of British pop music and musicals, best known for creating the book, music and lyrics for Oliver!
 He first gained widespread recognition through his pop songwriting, penning numerous hits for the stable of young male singers promoted by artist manager and music publisher Larry Parnes. Bart's pop output in this period includes the hits "Living Doll" (written for Cliff Richard) and "Rock with the Cavemen", "Handful of Songs", "Butterfingers" and "Little White Bull" (for Tommy Steele). During this period, Steele and Mike Pratt were his songwriting partners. He won three Ivor Novello Awards in 1957, a further four in 1958, and two in 1960. He wrote the theme song for the 1963 James Bond film From Russia with Love. His other hits include: "Do You Mind?" (recorded by both Anthony Newley and Andy Williams), "Big Time" (a 1961 cover by Jack Jones of his "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be" show tune), "Easy Going Me" (Adam Faith) and "Always You And Me" (with Russ Conway).

1. Contempery 
2. G'Night Dearie
3. Just Let It Happen
4. My Baby Wont Cha-Cha-Cha
5. Dear Mum

1. Lock Up Your Daughters
2. When Does The Ravishing Begin
3. Newmarket Nightmare
4. Dr Kinsey Says

5. Dear Mum