Paddy Roberts - Strictly For Grown Ups
Review by ROSITSA GENKOVA
Paddy Roberts' album Strictly For Grown Ups is a charming and witty collection of songs that showcases the British singer-songwriter's talent for clever lyrics and catchy melodies. The album, which was originally released in 1961, features Roberts' signature blend of humor and social commentary, with songs that poke fun at everything from politics to relationships.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Ballad of Bethnal Green", which tells the story of a young woman who moves to the city and falls in love with a man who turns out to be a thief. Roberts' clever wordplay and catchy tune make the song both entertaining and thought-provoking, highlighting the struggles of working-class life in mid-century Britain.
Another highlight of the album is "The Big Dee-Jay", a satire of the emerging rock and roll scene of the time. Roberts' witty lyrics and playful vocal delivery make the song a joy to listen to, even as it pokes fun at the excesses of the music industry.
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- FLAC size: 790.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| L'Anglais | 02:46 | |
| I've Got The Blues | ||
| Love Isn't What It Used To Be | ||
| Don't Upset The Little Kiddie-Winks | 03:05 | |
| The Architect | ||
| Love In A Mist | ||
| The Big Dee Jay | ||
| Follow Me | ||
| Poor Little Country Girl | ||
| I've Got The Blues | 02:23 | |
| Lavender Cowboy | ||
| Don't Upset The Little Kiddie-Winks | ||
| Love Isn't What It Used To Be | 02:25 | |
| A Short Song | ||
| Growing Old | ||
| L'Anglais Avec Son Sang Froid | ||
| L'Anglais Avec Son Sang-Froid | ||
| The Ballad Of Bethnal Green |
Video
Ballad of Bethnal Green (A song from 1959 by Paddy Roberts)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- DFE 6584
- 709172
- LF 1322, LF.1322
Labels
- Decca
- Hallmark Music & Entertainment
Listen online
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- online luisteren
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- EP
- 4 Prong Centre
- Repress
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Tri Centre
- 45 RPM
- Mono
- LP
- 10"
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Essex Music |
| Record Company | The Decca Record Company Limited |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Pickwick Group Limited |
| Copyright (c) | Pickwick Group Limited |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Dennis Wilson |
| Illustration | Michael Ffolkes |
| Written-By | Roberts |
| Composed By | Paddy Roberts |
| Artwork By | Michael Ffolkes |
Notes
- This version has price codes on label as E/T rather than M/T.
- To clean record use a fairly dry martini.
- Laminated with 'Clarifoil' made by British Celanese Limited.
- This version is a sleeve variant. This version has a sleeve date reference of McN9.60 ®.
- Made in the Netherlands.
- This version has price codes on label as E/T
- Laminated with 'Clarifoil' made by British Celanese Limited
- This version is a sleeve variant. This version has a sleeve date reference of McN8.60®.
- This version is a sleeve variant. This version has a sleeve date reference of McN12 59 ®.
- This version has price codes on label as K/T rather than M/T or E/T
- This copy has M/T price codes on label rather than E/T of original.
- This version has price codes on label as K/T rather than M/T or M/T
- Sleeve Category: LF 1322
- Label Category: LF.1322
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Label, A): EFF.1928
- Matrix / Runout (Label, B): EFF.1929
- Matrix / Runout (A Side runout, stamped): EFF-1928-1C CB H
- Matrix / Runout (B Side runout, stamped): EFF-1929-1C C̶UA H
- Other (UK Purchase Tax Code): E/T
- Other (Sleeve Date): McN9.60 ®
- Barcode: 5 050457 091729
- Matrix / Runout: 709172 D1 3177519
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB82
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 5F38
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Matrix / Runout: EFF-1928-1C
- Matrix / Runout: EFF-1929-1C
- Matrix / Runout (A Side runout, stamped): EFF-1928-1C UN H 1
- Matrix / Runout (B Side runout, stamped): EFF-1929-1C UC H 1
- Other (Sleeve Date): McN8.60®
- Matrix / Runout (A Side runout, stamped): EFF-1928-1C H H
- Matrix / Runout (B Side runout, stamped): EFF-1929-1C H M
- Other (Sleeve Date): McN12 59 ®
- Other (Label, inverted): DRL.4479
- Other (Label, inverted): DRL.4480
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped): DRL-4479-1A
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped): DRL-4480-1A
- Rights Society: BIEM
About Paddy Roberts
Singer, songwriter. Popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
Born 1910 in Durban, South Africa Died 24 August 1975 in Dartmouth, Devon, UK.
Roberts was five times the winner of an Ivor Novello Award, four for songwriting and one for services to the British Music Industry.
He charted 16 times between 1937 and 1960 including two #1 chart toppers in the U,.K.--first with "Softly Softly" by in 1955 (English lyrics co-written by ) based on "La tamise et mon jardin" by . His second #1 was "Lay Down Your Arms" by Anne Shelton in 1956 (co-written by Ake Gerhard & Leon Landgren). He had six other top 10 U.K. songs and one top 10 in the U.S.
Real Name
- John Godfrey Owen \"Paddy\" Roberts
Name Vars
- J. G. Roberts
- J. Robert
- John Roberts
- P. Robberts
- P. Roberds
- P. Robert
- P. Roberto
- P. Roberts
- P. Robertson
- Patty Roberts
- R. Roberts
- Robberts
- Robers
- Robert
- Roberts
- Roberts Paddy
- Robets
Aliases
- B. Godfrey
Summary by ROSITSA GENKOVA
Comments
I had this as a child - in the early 1960s. This is the first time I have heard it since then. I found the lyrics first, and thus the real name. Only partly remembered - but loved for the last 55 or so years. Thanks for posting !
Try as I may I struggle to memorise this song BUT I will get there.
Fantastic I heard this by chance on our local radio station, I have searched for it ever since, and nowI Have found it!! now to learn the lyrics
I believe he was a friend of fellow South Africans Herbert Kretzmer & Dave Lee who wrote several comedy hits inc Goodness Gracious Me, Banger & Mash , Kinky Boots etc, Herbert went on to write the lyrics for Les Miserables or as I call them 'The Glums'
Used to love this guy!
Paddy Roberts was a former BOAC airline pilot, ... so was Norman Tebbit!
Both served in the RAF to defend our freedom.
Both served in the RAF to defend our freedom.
I remember finding this record at home , when I was a young boy , loved it then love now , I guess this still apply in London today lol
I love these great songs. They're so funny!
Woke up with this going through my head this morning. Couldn't remember the name of the song and the only lyric I could remember was "right in the middle of her cha cha cha
My wife sometimes sings theses songs at family partys and such. Her fav. is the Ballad of Bethnall Green followed by The Belle of Barking Creek. The always get a rousing cheer. Thanks Paddy.
Two people need a good east end knuckle sandwich!!! Pax to all from 73soulboy.Xxx.
I think that was The Belle of Barking Creek
The full collection is on Spotify - enjoy!
Marina Joyce.
@1973nitram They don't call Mr Pop Trivia for nothing you know! Pax to all from73soulboy.Xxx.
Brill.....used to listen to Paddy earlier on in life...
I can still sing the words to "Follow Me" - a very funny song. Glad you liked the Frank Crumit tune - he was also wonderful. :-)
Fabulous - thank you! Anyone got "The Belle of Barking Creek"?
Just another comment to add the B side tracks. 1.Ballad of Bethnal Green. 2.Love in a mist.3.A short song.4.Growing old. 5.I've got the Blues. 6.Lavender Cowboy (????). and...7. Poor Little Country Girl. If I knew how to get a few of these up on YouTube I'd have a go. Of course these were very innocent compared to some of todays lyricks. Regards Bernard