Sheila, a Lancashire lass born the early thirties and daughter of concert singer William Buxton, started her working life in a leather handbag factory, while singing evenings with the semi-pro. Phil Phillips Band at the Plaza Ballroom Swinton, Manchester and the Lido in nearby Sale.
For much of 1958 Sheila was to be heard on either radio or T.V. almost daily. Midday on Mondays it was 'Make way for Music', Tuesday afternoons 'Melody on the Line', 'On Tour' on Thursdays and 'Saturday Night on the Light', all with Alyn Ainsworth and the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra. Later Saturday evenings it was over to ITV`s 'Late Night Show'. She was also resident vocalist on ITV`s 'Rainbow Room' with the Jerry Allen Trio and radio`s 'Laughter Incorporated' on which she joined funsters Morecambe & Wise. Sheila later had her own TV series 'Little Miss Music'. With her shows originating from both Manchester and London, Sheila was no stranger on the overnight train between these two cities.
In early 1959 Sheila changed her recording company to the new Top Rank label, where she continued to produce some pleasant but quickly forgotten discs. The year brought another film appearance, playing a night club scene in 'The Shakedown', recording the title song. Four 'Sheila Buxton Shows' were broadcast by Children's Hour during October 1959, on which she sang and talked with presenter Judith Chalmers and 'Make Way For Music' returned for a 21 week series that ended on Christmas Day. During the year Sheila played several weeks in variety, closing the decade playing lead role in 'Cinderella' at Blackpool Winter Gardens with The Dallas Boys and Jack Storey.
So here are 4 tracks which I assume are Two 45's !!....Ive' been rumaging around John's record store for this one and the couple below !!...Ta John !!
1. Shakedown
2. Hurry Home To Me
3. A Tear Fell
4. The Inbetween Age
3. A Tear Fell
👍 !
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