Broadcaster and radio presenter Sir Jimmy Young dies at 95

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37903108

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BazMember VIP10 years

Another one ....it really does seem to have been a bad year I used to love his show on Radio 2 ......and am old enough to remember him as a singer RIP Jimmy

11/7/1612:46 PM

Eugene's LairMember 10 years

Bossa Nova Baz posted:
Another one ....it really does seem to have been a bad year I used to love his show on Radio 2 ......and am old enough to remember him as a singer RIP Jimmy

Yes: amidst all the talk about his (admittedly quite extraordinary) broadcasting career, it's worth remembering that he was also the very first person to have a UK Number 1 with this classic:

11/7/163:29 PM

BazMember VIP10 years

Eugene's Lair posted:
Bossa Nova Baz posted:
Another one ....it really does seem to have been a bad year I used to love his show on Radio 2 ......and am old enough to remember him as a singer RIP Jimmy
Yes: amidst all the talk about his (admittedly quite extraordinary) broadcasting career, it's worth remembering that he was also the very first person to have a UK Number 1 with this classic:

11/8/167:52 AM

KaffsMember 10 years

legend though he was, I'm a bit fed up listening to 'Too Young' and 'The Man from Laramie' today!

11/8/168:29 AM

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