Sid James - Song and Dance Man
Recently, I posted a clip on the Sid's Place Twitter page of Sid performing the rousing Bermondsey in the 1965 film Three Hats for Lisa. Very quickly, this post has become the most popular tweet ever on the Sid's Place page. At the time of writing over half a million people have viewed the tweet with figures still rising. The huge amount of positive comments about the clip just go to show how much joy Sid James still brings to our lives today. The clip itself, which you can enjoy below, also demonstrates how versatile a performer Sid really was. He was much more than just a dirty laugh and a crumpled face!
To further highlight Sid's great skills as a song and dance man, and to spread a little more much needed joy, here is a selection of Sid's finest and most delightful musical moments.
To further highlight Sid's great skills as a song and dance man, and to spread a little more much needed joy, here is a selection of Sid's finest and most delightful musical moments.
Three Hats for Lisa (1965)
Uplifting, joyous, energetic, this is perhaps Sid's finest musical moment on film. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
Tommy the Toreador (1959)
Along with his good friends Tommy Steele and Bernard Cribbins, Sid once again spreads a bit of joy with the mightily catchy Where's the Birdie? You'll be singing this for days afterwards!
The Ooter Song (1961)
My personal favourite of the records released by Sid in the sixties.
Kids (1961)
A rollicking version of the song Kids from the musical Bye Bye Birdie. They don't come much more rousing than this one!
Double Bunk (1961)
Any article featuring songs recorded by Sid isn't complete without this one. The title song to the film of the same name, Double Bunk is a glorious duet between Sid and co-star Liz Fraser. The end of the song also features perhaps the dirtiest Sid laugh ever!
Kiss Me Kate (1951)
Sid appeared in the London Coliseum production of the musical Kiss Me Kate in 1951. This is the original cast recording of Brush Up Your Shakespeare, performed by Sid and co-star Danny Green.
Finally, just as a little bonus, here's one of my favourite scenes from Bless This House. It's not a full-blown song like the other clips here but I wanted to include it simply because it is so very funny.
Bless This House - They Don't Write Songs Like That Anymore (1974)
I hope you've enjoyed these great musical moments from our man Sid. You can find plenty more Sid James goodness at the following places
If you enjoy nostalgic TV and film in general, or would like to find out a little bit more about myself and my books, why not pat a visit to my author website Stuart Ball
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