Keith Kelly

Michael Pailthorpe (born 1935), (Some sources cite 1937 as his year of birth better known as Keith Kelly, is an English pop singer, guitarist and songwriter.) An original member of The John Barry Seven, Kelly had two solo hits on the UK Singles Chart in 1960. and rhythm guitarist of The John Barry Seven. Kelly wrote his own hit on a London Underground train travelling towards his flat in Shepherd's Bush, London.

His fledgling career was dealt a blow when a car accident delayed the release of his follow-up single. was released in July 1960, but only reached number 47 in the same chart, and the momentum was lost. It was to prove to be his last chart entry. Kelly's "With You" b/w "You'll Break My Heart", was issued by Parlophone in November 1960. His public profile was at its height in 1960; he performed "I'll Take Romance" (written by Ben Oakland, Oscar Hammerstein II) on BBC Radio's Saturday Club, appeared in episode 1.71 of Juke Box Jury as a mystery guest, plus he undertook a nationwide tour, which included dates at the Town Hall in Bridgwater, Somerset, in Grantham, plus at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, the Birmingham Hippodrome, and the New Theatre, Cardiff. In November 1960, Parlophone issued Saturday Club, a compilation album which included Kelly's recordings of "I'll Take Romance" and "To Be With You".

In June 1961, Parlophone released Kelly's single "Cold White and Beautiful" b/w "When You First Fall in Love". On 23 April 1962, Kelly performed at the California Ballroom, Dunstable. He momentarily re-appeared in July 1965, with the single, "Laurie (Strange Things Happen)" b/w "Save Your Love For Me" on CBS. Kelly later joined the Hull based band, the Keith Herd Rhythm Group.

The 2011 compilation album, 1960 British Hit Parade, Vol. 1: January To June, had two Kelly songs, including "Tease Me (Must You Always)".

UK chart singles discography Year Title Record label UK Singles Chart 1960 "Tease Me (Must You Always)" b/w "Ooh La La" Parlophone No. 27 1960 "Listen Little Girl" b/w "Uh Huh" Parlophone No. 47Source: