The Music of
The Benny Hill Show

Page 1
(1969-1971)

William Brown has begun compiling information on The Music of The Benny Hill Show, including details on who wrote and performed the music. There are also detailed notes throughout. Thanks, William for the indepth research!

Episode 1

(Nov. 19, 1969)

Anna Marie
Lyrics by Benny Hill
Music from "Tum Balalaika" (Traditional)
Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on the album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)
Goin' Out of My Head
Written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Little Anthony & The Imperials (1964), The Letterman (1967, in a medley with "Can't Take My Eyes Off You")
Notes: Was mistitled "Your Secret Love" in A&E's Complete & Unadulterated - Set 1 DVD.
Maple Leaf Rag
Written by Scott Joplin
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: Performed as the second in a five-song medley (after "Yakety Sax") in the "Lower Tidmarsh Hospital Service" sketch. This ragtime standard would also be played in the Western bloopers of Mr. Hill's Dec. 25, 1969 and Feb. 24, 1971 shows.
Room to Move
Written by John Mayall
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Recorded by: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers (1969)
Notes: The fifth and final song played during the "Lower Tidmarsh Hospital Service" sketch, from the point where Jackie Wright's gurney is rolled at an accelerated speed towards the operating room, to the end of the sketch.
Amore
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
La Contesta
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Ting-A-Ling-A-Loo
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, as the B-side to "Ernie" (1971) and on the album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)
Pauvre Fille
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Primavera
Written by Benny Hill
Performed by Eira Heath with Benny Hill and Miguel Lopez Cortezo
Notes: The music and melody would be used for some other Hill songs over the years, and this number would be performed, with English lyrics, by Louise English and Erica Lynley in 1984.
Schön Rose
Written by Benny Hill
Performed by Benny Hill and Eira Heath
The Age of Aquarius (excerpt)
(From the Broadway musical "Hair")
Written by James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: The 5th Dimension, as part of a medley, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)" Notes: This was performed during the ending chase sequence, leading up to "Yakety Sax," on this and the next show, as well as on the Dec. 27, 1972 and March 29, 1973 shows; also, an instrumental version was heard in the ending sequence of the Jan. 27, 1971 edition.

Episode 2

(Dec. 25, 1969)

Juanita Bonita Delores
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Frankie Valli (1967), The Lettermen (1967, in a medley with "Goin' Out of My Head")
The Wedding Cake
Written by Margaret Lewis and Myrna Smith
Performed by Eira Heath
Recorded by: Connie Smith, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Francis

Episode 3

(Feb. 4, 1970)

Colleen
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)
Notes: Except for the last verse, the recorded version has different verses from the TV version.
Colorado
Written by Félix Pérez Cardoso
Performed by Luis Alberto del Paraná & Los Paraguayos
Recorded by: Luis Alberto del Paraná & Los Paraguayos, Pablo Carcamo & Oscar Benito, Hugo Pamcos, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
Notes: This instrumental, a "fast polka" composed as a de facto showcase for the Paraguayan harp, is the official song of the ruling Colorado Party of Paraguay. Original writer Félix Pérez Cardoso (1908-1953), in fact, was the one who was instrumental (no pun intended) in popularizing the Paraguayan harp. This is just a partial list of who recorded it over the years.
Carnival (Manhã de Carnaval)
Written by Luiz Bonfá and Antônio Maria
English Lyrics by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss
Performed by Eira Heath
Recorded by: Perry Como, Vikki Carr, Tori Amos, Miriam Makeba, Herbie Mann, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Cliff Richard, Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
Notes: With different English lyrics (as "A Day in the Life of a Fool," by Carl Sigman), was recorded by Harry Belafonte, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, Nana Mouskouri, Frank Sinatra
Making a Commercial (monologue)
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: An earlier version of this routine had been performed on his Nov. 6, 1964 BBC show; this version was included in his album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971), as was the "Tour Guide" quickie that also was featured on this show.
The Old Fiddler
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965)
The Girls of the Sousa Bar
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, under the title "Suzy" on his album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)

Episode 4

(Mar. 11, 1970)

My Garden of Love
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965); also issued as a single
Everybody's Talkin' (excerpt)
Written by Fred Neil
Performed by Eira Heath
Recorded by: Spanky & Our Gang (1968, under the title "Echoes"), Nilsson (1968; became a hit in 1969 after includion in the film Midnight Cowboy)
Notes: Opening theme for "The Hitch-Hiker" sketch.
This Girl's In Love With You
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Dionne Warwick (1969); as "This Guy's In Love With You," by Herb Alpert (1968)
Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) (brief excerpt)
Written by Eddie Miller, Dub Williams and Robert Yount
(songwriting credited for many years to Miller and W.S. Stevenson)
Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Ray Price (1954), 'Little' Esther Phillips (1962), Engelbert Humperdinck (1967); also, Eddie Miller & His Oklahomans, Dottie West, Faron Young, Wilma Burgess, Ronnie Aldrich, Johnny Adams, Eddy Arnold, Tommy Cash, Lefty Frizzell, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Tom Jones, Peggy Lee, "Little" Jimmy Dickens, Bobby Bare, David Houston, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Liz Anderson, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Statler Brothers, Kitty Wells, George Jones, Hank Locklin, The Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ray Conniff, Wanda Jackson, Ferlin Husky, Bob Luman, Percy Faith, Ernest Tubb, The Wilburn Brothers, Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, Jimmy Dean, Barbara Mandrell, Roger Miller, The Mills Brothers, The Mom & Dads, Matt Monro, Hugo Montenegro, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Patti Page, Johnny Paycheck, Elvis Presley, Boots Randolph, Kenny Rogers, Jerry Vale, Lawrence Welk, Slim Whitman
Notes: The first two lines of this song (up to "For I don't love you anymore . . . ") were sung here; done in character as the off-key, tone-deaf singer in the "Benny's Bloopers" sketch. 'W.S. Stevenson' was a pseudonym used by William A. (Bill) McCall who ran the Four Star record label (where Patsy Cline recorded early in her career) in the 1950's and '60's; other songs co-credited to his nom-de-plume include another hit recorded by Mr. Humperdinck, "Am I That Easy To Forget," as well as "Hot Rod Lincoln," "Lonely Street," and many others. 'Dub Williams' was the stage/pen name of James Pebworth.
There Will Never Be Another You (brief excerpt)
Written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon
Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Chris Montez (1966); also, The Andrews Sisters, Chet Baker, Cliff Adams, Count Basie, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett, George Benson, Teresa Brewer, Donald Byrd, Ann Hampton Callaway, Robert Clary, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Cy Coleman, Sammy Davis, Jr., Doris Day, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, Bob Dorough, Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Bill Doggett, Ferrante & Teicher, The Four Freshmen, Connie Francis, Erroll Garner, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Gogi Grant, Stéphane Grappelli, Bobby Hackett, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Dick Haymes, Earl 'Fatha' Hines, Richard 'Groove' Holmes, Dick Hyman, Jackie & Roy, Joni James, Gordon Jenkins, Sammy Kaye, Roger Kellaway, Stan Kenton, Morgana King, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Evelyn Knight, Julie London, Richard Maltby, Jimmy McGriff, Rod McKuen, Marian McPartland, Wes Montgomery, Gerry Mulligan, Willie Nelson, Red Norvo Quintet, Anita O'Day, Art Pepper, Oscar Pettiford, André Previn, Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Della Reese, Sun Ra Arkestra, Jimmy Roselli, Pete Rugolo, Little Jimmy Scott, George Shearing, Victor Silvester, Jack Sheldon, Zoot Sims, Frank Sinatra, Keely Smith, Sonny Stitt, Maxine Sullivan, Art Tatum, Cal Tjader, Caterina Valente, June Valli, Sarah Vaughan, Jerry Jeff Walker, Joe Venuti, Fred Waring, Paul Weston, Andy Williams, Nancy Wilson, Kai Winding, Lester Young
Notes: A very small section was performed in character as ukulele-playing novelty singer Tiny Tim during the "Benny's Bloopers" sketch.
Stardust (excerpt)
Music by Hoagy Carmichael
Lyrics by Mitchell Parish
Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Billy Ward & His Dominoes (1957); also, Ringo Starr, Kay Starr (no relation), Les Brown & His Band of Renown, Benny Goodman, Erroll Garner, Ray Anthony, Billy Eckstine, Woody Herman, Doris Day, Georgie Fame, Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, Al Hibbler, Dinah Shore, Harry James, Robert Farnon, Carly Simon, Jackie Wilson, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Roger Whittaker, Percy Faith, The Shadows, Bing Crosby, Lionel Hampton, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jo Stafford, Willie Nelson, Doc Severinsen, Al Hirt, Nat King Cole, Teresa Brewer, Boots Randolph, Louis Prima, Rod Stewart, Pat Boone, Louis Armstrong, Barry Manilow, Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan, Keely Smith, Syd Lawrence, Anita O'Day, Peter Nero, Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini, Liberace, Cab Calloway, June Christy, Mantovani, Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Artie Shaw, Matt Monro, Bert Kaempfert, and countless others
Notes: Performed in character as the off-key, tone-deaf singer in the "Benny's Bloopers" sketch.
Golden Days
Written by Benny Hill
Performed by Benny Hill and Eira Heath
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965)
The Birds and The Bees (poem)
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: This performance was included on his 1971 album Benny Hill: Words & Music and the 1974 film compilation The Best of Benny Hill.

Episode 5

(Oct. 28, 1970)

Suitcase on the Train
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
La Violetera
Written by José Padilla (music)
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich and His Orchestra
Recorded by: The 50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett, Geraldo and His New Concert Orchestra, Pepito, Helmut Zacharias, Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals, Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra; (with lyrics by Eduardo Montesinos) Dalida, Sara Montiel, Abbe Lane, Connie Francis, Montserrat Caballé, Los Amigos, Los Cinco Latinos, Gigliola Cinquetti, Nana Mouskouri
Notes: Performed within "Boutique Mask Dance" sketch. (Benny's idol, Charlie Chaplin, also used this music in a scene from his 1931 film City Lights.)
Maria Isabel
Written by José Moreno and Luis Moreno
Performed by Los Zafiros
Recorded by: Los Zafiros, Los Payos, Luis Alberto del Parana & Los Paraguayos
Notes: One of the few musical numbers to make it to the syndicated shows.
Torna a Surriento (Return to Sorrento) (excerpt)
Written by Ernesto De Curtis
Performed by Jan Butlin
Notes: As part of the "Benny's Bloopers" segment.
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody (excerpt)
Written by Irving Berlin
Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: In character as "Inglenook Hampendick," during the "Benny's Bloopers" segment.
Try To Remember
(From the off-Broadway musical "The Fantasticks")
Written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
Performed by Two's Company
Recorded by: Ed Ames (1964), Gladys Knight & The Pips (1974, as part of a medley with "The Way We Were")
Notes: Benny would perform an excerpt of this song in character as Cleo Laine, for the April 8, 1985 "For Ever Love" sketch.
Ted (poem)
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: Included on his 1971 album Benny Hill: Words & Music
José's Cantina
Written by Benny Hill
Performed by Benny Hill, with accompaniment by Los Zafiros and Two's Company
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965)
Notes: The TV version and recorded version differ in some of the lyrics.

Episode 6

(Dec. 23, 1970)

Broken-Hearted Lovers' Stew
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)
Notes: The recorded version has an added verse not on the TV version; it appears such a verse may have been cut out because of a pun that had been in his "My Garden of Love."
Rachel
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)
Notes: As with "Broken-Hearted Lovers' Stew," there is a verse on the recorded version that's not on the TV version. Also, there is a difference in the presentation of his "bub-bub-boo" scat singing near the end between both versions, with Maggie Stredder of The Ladybirds interrupting him on the TV version and Benny muttering something on the recorded version.
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Written by John Denver
Performed by Trisha Noble
Recorded by: The Mitchell Trio, John Denver, Peter, Paul & Mary
Isn't It Romantic?
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: Performed during the "Fred & The Sophisticates" portion of the "Opportunity's Knocking" sketch.
Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on single Columbia (UK) DB 8833 / Columbia (Australia) DO 9698 / Capitol (US) 3272 / Capitol (Canada) 72659, and the album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971); a newer version was featured on his 1992 CD Benny Hill . . . The Best Of
Notes: Differences abound in some of the lyrics between the TV and recorded versions, notably Ted tempting Sue with a Dundee cake on the TV version and a layer cake in the recorded version; Ernie meeting his maker by a stale meat pie on the TV version and a stale pork pie in the recorded version; and Ernie's age at death being 68 on the TV version and 52 in the recorded version. He made a video of this song after it hit the top of the British charts, for airing on the BBC's Top of the Pops; Benny, of course, played Ernie, and his co-stars were Jan Butlin (as the widow Sue) and Henry McGee (as Two-Ton Ted).

Episode 7

(Jan. 27, 1971)

Flying South
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965)
Notes: The melody and chord structure would be revived for Benny's "Roger Twittaker" performance at the opening of his March 24, 1976 show; as well as being recycled for his Jan. 16, 1984 opening number "Home for the Summer."
Welcome To The World Of Love And Laughter
Written by Scott English and Martin Segal
Performed by Petticoat and Vine
Recorded by: Petticoat and Vine (Philips [UK] single #6006 085, 1971), 'Mama' Cass Elliot (original version, as "Welcome To The World")
Notes: Was mistitled "World of Love and Laughter" on A&E's Complete & Unadulterated - Set 1 DVD. The song's co-writer, Scott English, is perhaps better known for co-writing The American Breed's "Bend Me, Shape Me," and also Barry Manilow's first big hit, "Mandy."
You've Made Me So Very Happy
Written by Berry Gordy Jr., Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway and Frank Wilson
Performed by Kiki Dee
Recorded by:Brenda Holloway (1967), Blood, Sweat & Tears (1969)
Fascination
Written by Fidenco Dante Marchetti
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Recorded by: Percy Faith & His Orchestra, Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra, Richard Hayman, Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra, Liberace, Guy Lombardo & His Orchestra, Arthur Lyman Group, Jerry Murad's Harmonicats, Franck Pourcel & His Orchestra, Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra, Roger Williams; vocal versions with lyrics by Dick Manning, recorded by Jane Morgan and The Troubadors (1957), Pat Boone (1959), Nat King Cole, Connie Francis, John Gary, Homer & Jethro, The Lennon Sisters, Julie London, Dinah Shore
Notes: Featured in the "Love Will Find a Way" sketch; this song would also be performed in the "A Marriage of Convenience" (a.k.a. "Marrying for Money") sketch of March 14, 1979, as well as the Jan. 7, 1981 sketches "Circus Clown" and "Wondergran Meets Dr. Jackal & Mr. Hide."
Can-Can
(From "Gaité Parisienne")
Written by Jacques Offenbach
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: Featured in the "Love Will Find a Way" sketch; other well-known melodies from this piece would also be heard in the ending moments of the "Down Memory Lane" musical number of March 22, 1972; the "Granny Show Jumping" sketch of March 23, 1977; and the Can-Can dancing segment of the "Little Dimpton Street Party" number of Feb. 10, 1982.
In the Papers
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965)
The Whistling Song
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: In character as "Roger Twitaker," during the "Top of the Tops" sketch.
The Dustbins of Your Mind
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: In character as "Bobbie Gently," during the "Top of the Tops" sketch; not the same as the song which opened Benny's Oct. 25, 1972 show.
Only the Lonely
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: In character as "Roy Orpington," during the "Top of the Tops" sketch; he had previously done the song, with different verses, as "Pita & Cordon" in a parody of Ready Steady Go that aired on his Nov. 27, 1965 BBC show; the chords and melody would be recycled for another song he did as Roy Orbison, "You're the One," in the April 27, 1976 Supersonic takeoff.
I'll Never Know
Written by Benny Hill
Performed by Benny Hill, with Jackie Wright and Pete O'Dell
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965); also released as a single.
Notes: In character as "The Spatchelors," during the "Top of the Tops" sketch.

Episode 8

(Feb. 24, 1971)

Pretty Greek Girl
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Notes: The chords and melody would be recycled for the opening "Dennis Roussos and Mama Mouskouri" subsegment from his March 24, 1976 show.
Everybody's Singing Like Now
Written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway
Performed by Nanette
Recorded by: Nanette (Columbia [UK] single #DB 8751, 1971)
Notes: One of the more obscure numbers from one of the most famous British pop songwriting teams of the 1960's and '70's.
Good Morning Starshine (excerpt)
(From the Broadway musical "Hair")
Written by James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Oliver (1969)
Notes: Opening theme to the "Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey" sketch.
Pepys' Diary
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, in 1961, as the flip-side of "Gather in the Mushrooms"; a new version was recorded for his 1992 CD Benny Hill . . . The Best Of.
Oh Lady Mary
Written by Metin Bukey and Patricia Carli
(with new English lyrics by Benny Hill)
Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: David Alexandre Winter (a.k.a. the "Dutch Tom Jones," 1969); also, Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra, Raymond Lefevre & His Orchestra, Bibi La Crème, Fernand Lapierre, Klaus Wunderlich, Serge Fontaine, Freddy Balta
Notes: Based on a Turkish composition, Samanyolu, with music by Bukey and lyrics by Teoman Alpay, and originally sung by Berkant. Mr. Winter went on to be a participant in the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Luxembourg (he performed "Je Suis Tombé Du Ciel"); he finished last. Also recorded in Italian (by Dalida, Junior Magli and Tony Massarelli) and in German (by Peter Alexander, with lyrics by Kurt Feltz and Günter Loose).

Episode 9

(Mar. 24, 1971)

The Egg Marketing Board Tango
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965)
Notes: The TV version included a change of lyric, replacing a reference to the Twist that was on the recorded version with a reference to the Frug.
Greensleeves
(Traditional)
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: The opening theme to "The Messenger" sketch.
There's No Business Like Show Business (excerpt)
Written by Irving Berlin
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: The opening theme to "The Grass Is Greener" interview sketch.
(They Long To Be) Close To You
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Dionne Warwick (1964), Carpenters (1970)
Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me
Written by Al Dubin and Joseph Burke
Performed by Benny Hill and Jenny Lee-Wright
Recorded by: Tiny Tim (1968)
Notes: Performed during the "Cinema: The Vintage Years" sketch.
Bonanza (theme)
Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: Performed during the course of the "Benny's International Blooopers" sketch.
Der Fögelfanger (The Birdcatcher)
(Excerpt from Haushamer Plattner)
Traditional (Bavarian/Tyrolian)
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: During the "Opportunitie Knokkes" segment of the "Benny's International Bloopers" sketch, where Benny and Jackie Wright were doing a Bavarian dance. It was previously played in a sketch on one of his 1965 BBC shows with Joe Gibbons as Benny's dance partner. This number would also be heard during "The Band in the Park: Continental Capers" routine of Dec. 5, 1973, and the full "Der Fögelfanger" would be played in the early moments of the April 5, 1989 "Kabaret Hill's Angels mit Otto Schtuk und die Bavarian Schtompers" segment.

Episode 10

(Nov. 24, 1971)

The Beach at San Tropez
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by:Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill: Words & Music (1971)
Medley: Doo-Bee-Doo-Bee-Doo
Written by Giorgio Moroder /
Für Elise
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven /
Mah-Nà, Mah-Nà
Written by Piero Umiliani /
Gimme Dat Ding
Written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazelwood
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: The first performance of the famous four-song medley which would be associated with the show to the end.
The Blue Danube Waltz (excerpt)
Written by Johann Strauss
Performed by José Stewart
Notes: As performed here, was derivative of an old Victor Borge routine.
River Deep, Mountain High
Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Ike & Tina Turner (1966), The Supremes & Four Tops (1970)
John & Marsha (comedy routine)
Written by Stan Freberg and Billy Liebert, with additional material by Benny Hill
Performed by Benny Hill, Jenny Lee-Wright and Henry McGee
Notes: Performed as "The Lovers" within "The Movie Shakers: Mervyn Cruddy" sketch; the music would be used in other sketches over the years, including "Woodstick," "Naked Lust in Sinful Sweden," and the opening of "Gavin Blod: The Man and His Music."
The Battle Hymn of the Republic (excerpt)
Written by Julia Ward Howe and William Steffe
Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
Notes: During the climax to "Home Is the Hero."

Episode 11

(Dec. 22, 1971)

Gypsy Rock
Written and Performed by Benny Hill
Recorded by: Benny Hill, on a 1961 single; albeit with a different chord structure and lyrics.
Notes: The melody and chord structure of this version would be reused for his Jan. 7, 1981 opening number "Gypsy Dance."
I Say A Little Prayer
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Performed by The Ladybirds
Recorded by: Dionne Warwick (1967), Aretha Franklin (1968)
Notes: One of the few musical numbers to make it to the syndicated shows; also, the first of The Ladybirds' musical numbers to be included in syndication.

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