The Music of
The Benny Hill Show

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1. Paradise Island
   Written and Performed by Benny Hill
2. I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance)
   Written by Jack Robinson and James Bolden
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Tina Charles (1976)
   Notes: Performed during the "Hotel Splendide" segment. Ms. Charles' original version (released on Columbia [US] 3-10288 / CBS [UK] 3937) was produced by famed British disco producer Biddu (of Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" fame).
3. This Will Be
   Written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Natalie Cole (1975)
   Notes: Performed during the "Hotel Splendide" segment.
4. Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella (On A Rainy Day) (excerpt)
   Written by Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain and Francis Wheeler
   Performed by The Ladybirds and Hill's Angels
   Recorded by: Bing Crosby, Perry Como, The Andrews Sisters, Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra, Les Elgart
   Notes: Performed by four of the Angels in character as "The Nolan Sisters" during "The Monte Carbolic Show" sketch.
5. A Walk in the Black Forest
   Written by Horst Jankowski
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Notes: Performed here in the "Black Theatre" segment of "The Monte Carbolic Show" sketch, in the portion with Sue Upton as a schoolgirl.
6. Just Wanna Be In Your Band
   Written and Performed by Benny Hill
   Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his 1992 CD Benny Hill . . . The Best Of
   Notes: Performed in character as Kenny Rogers, during "The Monte Carbolic Show" sketch.

1. Unlucky Luke
   Written and Performed by Benny Hill
   Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his 1992 CD Benny Hill . . . The Best Of
   Notes: Mr. Hill made a video for this number at an outdoor concert in California that was featured on the DVD The Benny Hill Collection.
2. Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
   Written by Jean Kluger and Daniel Vangarde
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich and His Orchestra
   Recorded by: Ottawan (1981)
   Notes: The first song performed in the "Little Dimpton Street Party" routine. Would later be performed in the "suitcases coming to life" segment of the next-to-last Thames TBHS of April 5, 1989.
3. Love in 'C' Minor
   Written by Jean-Marc Cerrone and Alec R. Costandinos
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra with The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Cerrone (1976)
   Notes: This tune, Cerrone's first solo hit (and predecessor to "Supernature"), was danced to by the Hill's Angels "in red" in the "Little Dimpton Street Party" number.
4. Aloha Oe (Farewell To Thee) (excerpt)
   Written by Queen Lydia Lili'uokalani, Captain Henri Berger and Charles Crozat Converse
   Arranged and Performed by Keith Papworth
   (as Island Greeting 2, from the De Wolfe Music library)
   Recorded by: Alfred Apaka, Al Caiola, The Ray Charles Singers, Jessi Colter, Bing Crosby, Don Ho, Burl Ives, Arthur Lyman, Enoch Light, 101 Strings Orchestra, Les Paul Trio, Elvis Presley, Marty Robbins, Terry Snyder, Andy Williams, Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra
   Notes: Performed during "The Video Machine" sketch.
5. The Stripper
   Written by David Rose
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Notes: As heard here, featured in the "Clown Striptease" segment towards the end.

1. Lifeguards
   Written and Performed by Benny Hill
   Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his 1992 CD Benny Hill . . . The Best Of
2. Me And My Shadow
   Written by Dave Dreyer, Al Jolson and Billy Rose
   Performed by The Ladybirds, with Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Recorded by: The Cliff Adams Singers, Pearl Bailey, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Maurice Chevalier, Perry Como, Vic Damone, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Dukes of Dixieland, Pete Fountain, Judy Garland, Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra, Ferlin Husky, Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra, Liberace, Dean Martin, Morecambe & Wise, Rose Murphy, Lou Rawls, Victor Silvester, Frank Sinatra, Whispering Jack Smith, The Sportsmen, Cyril Stapleton, Lawrence Welk
   Notes: Performed during the "Me and My Shadow" sketch.
3. Rose, Rose, I Love You
   Written by Chris Langdon and Wilfrid Thomas
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Notes: As heard here, performed during the "Friends To Tea With Henry McGee: Chow Mein" sketch.
4. Work That Body
   Written by Diana Ross, Paul Jabara and Ray Chew
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Diana Ross (1981)
   Notes: Performed during the "Hill's Angels: Cruise Liner" routine.
5. Paradise
   (Theme from the motion picture "Paradise" (1982), sung by Phoebe Cates)
   Written by Joel Diamond and L. Russell Brown
   Performed by Louise English with Hill's Angels
   Recorded by: Kaci (2001)
   Notes: Performed during the "Hill's Angels: Cruise Liner" routine.
6. Pour Un Flirt Avec Toi
   Written by Michel Delpech and Roland Vincent
   Performed by Louise English with Hill's Angels
   Recorded by: Jane Birkin
   Notes: Performed during the "Hill's Angels: Cruise Liner" routine.
7. Casanova (excerpt)
   Performed by Louise English with Hill's Angels
   Notes: If anyone has information on who wrote this number, which was performed at the end of the "Hill's Angels: Cruise Liner" routine, as well as which artists might have recorded it, please let us know.
8. Match Of The Day
   Written by Barry Stroller
   Notes: Can be heard during the Superteech segment.
   The theme tune to the BBC's main football program of the same name. The song was written by Barry Stroller. The tune is not just associated with the program in England but with football in general. This can also be heard during the Club Chicago-Go sketch of the April, 1988 program. Thanks to David Hawkins for this addtion.

1. The Gay Caballero
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Benny Hill with Cast
   Notes: The starting and ending number of the opening segment of the same name.
2. Hey, Lady Godiva
   Written by Shel Silverstein
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (1972)
   Notes: Performed at the start and finish of the "Hill's Angels: Wild, Wild West" (a.k.a. "Lady Godiva") routine.
3. Cuchi Cuchi
   Written by Vincent Montana, Jr. and Ronnie Walker
   (with additional material by Benny Hill)
   Performed by Louise English with Hill's Angels
   Recorded by: Charo with The Salsoul Orchestra (1977)
   Notes:Performed during the "Hill's Angels: Wild, Wild West" (a.k.a. "Lady Godiva") routine.
4. The Stripper
   Written by David Rose
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Notes: As heard here, performed during the "Mahala, Balloon Dancer" segment of the closing "Saucy Boy!" (a.k.a. "The Sling Shot") sketch.

1. Home for the Summer
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Benny Hill with Cast
   Notes: The chord structure and melody of this number was recycled from his earlier "Flying South."
2. Stupid Cupid
   Written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Connie Francis (1959), Patsy Cline, Wanda Jackson, Neil Sedaka
   Notes: Performed throughout the "Stupid Cupid" (a.k.a. "Cupid's Arrow") routine.
3. You Are Too Beautiful
   Music by Richard Rodgers
   Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
   Performed by Jon Jon Keefe
   Recorded by: Bing Crosby, John Coltrane, Buddy Clark, Cannonball Adderley, Steve Allen, Ray Anthony, Count Basie, Les Brown & His Band of Renown, Benny Carter, Frank Chacksfield, Eddie Fisher, Dick Hyman, Al Jolson, Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra, Bobby Hackett, Dick Haymes, Harry James, Bob Eberly, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Thelonious Monk, Anthony Newley, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Laine, Gene Krupa, Julius LaRosa, Tony Mottola, Oscar Peterson, Red Norvo Trio, Peter Nero, The Platters, Sonny Rollins, Pete Rugolo, Bud Shank, George Shearing, Curtis Stigers, Bobby Troup, Sarah Vaughan, Jack Webb, Paul Weston & His Orchestra, Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra
   Notes: Performed during the "Club Bizarre" segment.
4. Dumbkopfen
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Louise English and Erica Lynley
   Notes: One of the few songs Benny wrote but did not perform; was one of the major numbers of the "Club Bizarre" segment.
5. Happy Life
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Benny Hill, Jon Jon Keefe and Bogdan Kominowski
   Notes: Performed as by "The Dolly Fins" in the "Club Bizarre" segment.
6. Milord
   Music by Marguerite Monnot
   Lyrics by Georges Moustaki
   English Lyrics by Bunny Lewis
   Performed by Louise English
   Recorded by: Edith Piaf, Bobby Darin, Connie Francis, Les Baxter, Cher, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Harpers Bizarre, Karen Akers, Jorgen Ingmann, King Richard's Fluegel Knights, Ute Lemper, Ennio Morricone, Mirielle Mathieu, Frankie Vaughan
   Notes: Performed towards the end of the "Club Bizarre" segment.

1. The League of Helping Hands
   Written and Performed by Benny Hill
2. The Vagabond
   Written by Cyril Assous and Eddy Marnay
   Performed by Louise English and Erica Lynley
   Recorded by: Jane Olivor, Claude François
   Notes: Performed at the start and end of "The Vagabond" sketch.
3. Soar Me Like An Eagle Flies
   Written by Ava Aldridge and Cindy Richardson
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Patti Austin (1980)
   Notes: Performed during the "Hill's Angel Aerobatics" (a.k.a. "The Workout") routine; is commonly referred to (mistakenly) as "Higher in the Night."
4. The Boys Are Back In Town
   Written by Phil Lynott
   Performed by The Ladybirds and Jon Jon Keefe
   Recorded by: Thin Lizzy, Bon Jovi, The Cardigans, The Nashville Bluegrass Band
   Notes:Performed during "The Boys Are Back In Town!" sketch.
5. Primavera
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Louise English and Erica Lynley with Benny Hill
   Notes: Performed during "The Hot Shoe Show" parody.

1. Please Don't Pull Our Privy Down
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Louise English and Emma Bryant
   Notes: Performed during the "Sauce at Benito's" routine.
2. Sabre Dance
   (From the ballet "Gayane")
   Written by Aram Khachaturian
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Recorded by: Woody Herman, Andre Kostelanetz, Les Baxter, The Andrews Sisters, Dave Edmunds, Percy Faith, Ted Heath, Gene Krupa, James Last, Liberace, Paul Mauriat, 101 Strings Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, Marty Paich
   Notes: Performed during the Hill's Angels' dance number in the "Sauce at Benito's" routine.
3. Theme From "The A-Team"
   Written by Mike Post
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Notes: Performed during "The B-Team" sketch. This song would later be performed during "The Good Guys" sketch of Mr. Hill's last Thames special of May 1, 1989.

1. What a World
   Written and Performed by Benny Hill
   Recorded by: Benny Hill, on his album Benny Hill Sings? (1965); also released as a single
   Notes: Only the first and last verses as performed on this version were also on the 1965 recorded version; on this new rendition, the other three verses were completely new.
2. Annie's Song
   Written by John Denver
   Performed by Ronnie Aldrich & His Orchestra
   Recorded by: John Denver (1974), James Galway (1978)
   Notes: Performed throughout most of the "For Ever Love" mail-order record ad parody where Benny impersonated Galway as "James Gaulstone."
3. The Heat Is On
   Written by Tony Ashton and Florrie Palmer
   Performed by (probably) Louise English
   Recorded by: Agnetha Falkstog (1983)
   Notes: Performed at the start of the "Oddball's Club Cabaret" segment. Not to be confused with the 1984 Glenn Frey hit (written by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey) of the same name.
4. Dance And Shake Your Tambourine
   Written by Patrick Adams
   Performed by The Ladybirds
   Recorded by: Universal Robot Band (1976)
   Notes: Performed during the "Oddball's Club Cabaret" segment.
5. Atmosphere
   Written by Ian Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner
   Performed by Louise English
   Recorded by: Joy Division, Russ Abbot
   Notes: Performed towards the end of the "Oddball's Club Cabaret" segment. Ironically, Ms. English once performed on a national tour throughout England as part of "Russ Abbot's Madhouse."

1. Costa Coco
   Written by Benny Hill
   Performed by Benny Hill, with an interlude by Laura Wynne, Lorraine Doyle, Louise English and Emma Bryant
2. Carmen (music excerpts)
   Music by Georges Bizet
   New Lyrics by Benny Hill
   Performed by Benny Hill, Kerry Gallagher, Jon Jon Keefe et al.
   Notes: During the mammoth "Carmen" sketch.

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