ArtistInfo

Leslie Sarony

voc, 1897-1985 GB, Surbiton
Singer / Songwriter of Pop
A.k.a. Leslie Legge Frye Q. Kumber Victor Payne

Leslie Sarony (b. February 22, 1897 in Surbiton, Surrey - d. February 12, 1985 in London) was a British entertainer, singer and songwriter. A prolific writer, performer and recorder of comic songs, he was also a dancer and actor and appeared in many stage and television productions. He twice enjoyed million sellers including "Ain't It Grand to be Bloomin' Well Dead" (1932). He recorded a number of novelty songs, such as "He Played His Ukulele As The Ship Went Down", including several with Jack Hylton & His Orchestra. Sarony continued to perform into his eighties, moving on to television and films.

Genres

• Pop
• Soundtrack
• Jazz

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