Prolific, versatile, and ubiquitous British session vocalist par excellence Tony Burrows has lent his pleasant and soothing voice to a handful of enduring hit pop and rock songs throughout the years. He was born on April 14, 1943 in Exeter, Devon, England. Burrows first started singing in the mid 1950's and turned pro in 1960. The first group Tony ...
Edison Lighthouse, Brotherhood of Man, White Plains, The First Class, The Kestrels, The Flower Pot Men
Star Sign
Aries
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Quote
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I think I'm the only one hit wonder who did it five times.
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Fact
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Cites "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" by Edison Lighthouse as his favorite song he sung the lead vocals on.
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Lead singer in the group "Flying Machine" hit "Smile A Little Smile For Me" in 1969.
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Lead singer in the group "First Class" hit "Beach Baby" in 1974.
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Session singer and musician, most famous for fronting "Edison Lighthouse" on their song "Love Grows", and with "The Flowerpot Men" on their song "Let's Go to San Fransisco".
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dirty Weekend
1993
performer: "Bella"
What's Up Nurse!
1978
performer: "The Love Bug"
The Beast in the Cellar
1970
performer: "She Works in a Woman's Way"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The One Show
2012
TV Series
Himself
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1998
TV Series
Himself - Mystery Guest
Lift Off
1970-1972
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
Beat-Club
1967
TV Series
Himself - Musician
Crackerjack!
1967
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1966
TV Series
Himself
New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert
1965
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as The Ivy League)
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2011
Gold Badge Award
BASCA Gold Badge Awards
Known for movies
Dirty Weekend (1993) as Soundtrack
New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert (1965) as Himself
$850,000
