Three Song Stories

Episode 416 - Jimmy Keys


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Jimmy Keys is a Comedian and Musician who's career began in England in the town of Gravesend, doing band stuff with friends around the age of 12. He hit the road to Germany with friends when he was 20, and toured Europe in the early 70s as part of the backing band who played with many top soul artists from the States including Ben E. King, Eddie Floyd and Percy Sledge. Then he had a band that worked extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East which  was followed up by gigging on a cruise ship for more than a year. 

Jimmy has also been the resident manic entertainer at the world famous “Henry VIII Pub” and the main headliner at the Southampton Princess Hotel. 

SONG 1: “The Kids are All Right” by The Who off their 1965 album My Generation. https://youtu.be/LFQkuMWxdRE?si=FAVLL-Hj6DDQHg_j

SONG 2: “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King released in 1962 on his album Don't Play That Song! https://youtu.be/hwZNL7QVJjE?si=h6SODdRU62Ctj2jV

SONG 3: “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Gerry and the Pacemakers from their album How Do You Like It? released in 1963. https://youtu.be/OV5_LQArLa0?si=uIjOSLo_HAlGo8vT

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