Alvin Stardust: (Mystery Man)

one-page feature in Record Mirror , December 9, 1972. IT SEEMS that in recent weeks I've been hearing comparisons of Peter Skellern and Gilbert O'Sullivan presented by many different people; so, when I met Peter to talk over the release of his first album and dis-covered that he had no immediate plans to ap-pear in live concerts, I thought the comments were proving to be true. "I've not been working at all, since I last saw you", Peter admit-ted. "And we're going to delay it

released on July 12, 1963 Shane Fenton’s (the stage name of Bernard Jewry, who later became known as Alvin Stardust) "Don't Do That" , single was released, by Parlophone Records (catalog number R 5047) in the UK, it was one of the final singles credited to Shane Fenton before the dissolution of his backing band, The Fentones, and his transition to a solo career. The single is a product of the early 1960s British beat and rock 'n' roll scene, reflecting the pre-Beatles era so

Fenton's Moody Ballad Shane Fenton And The Fentones 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 19, 1962, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: R 4951). Backed with “You're Telling Me,” this poignant rock 'n' roll ballad, written by Johnny Theakstone and Tommy Sanderson, showcased the young singer's emotive vocals amid the British beat boom. Produced by Norman Newell, the single failed to chart but remains a fan favorite for its heartfelt lyrics and simple arrangement.