Donald Peers was a Welsh singer born in 1908, who became popular in the 1940s and 1950s with his warm baritone voice and accessible pop style. Peers had hits including 'In a Shady Nook by a Babbling Brook' and 'Please Don't Go.' His style was traditional crooning, appealing to adult audiences with romantic ballads and novelty songs. Peers was hugely popular on radio and in live performance, representing pre-rock and roll popular music. He continued performing into the 1970s, maintaining his appeal with older audiences. Peers passed away in 1973. He represented British popular singing in the immediate post-war period, creating entertainment music that offered comfort and escapism. While rock and roll made his style seem outdated, Peers maintained his audience and represented traditional British entertainment values.

Donald Peers vinyl records

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Donald Peers The World Of Donald Peers UK vinyl LP album record SPA75 Decca 1970

DONALD PEERS The World Of Donald Peers (1970 UK 12-track stereo vinyl LP compilation picture sleeve with die-cut mono/stereo hole on the reverse and blue-for-stereo inner SPA75) Track Listing: Everybodys Talkin (Echoes) In A Shady Nook By A Babbling Brook My Blue Heaven Hold Me Close To You (Silver Waltz) Stop The Sun My Shy Violet I Dont Want To Walk On Without You Stranger On The Shore Sugar Sugar Love Is For The Two Of Us Happy Face I Guess Ill Get The Papers And Go Home
£12.00 used

Donald Peers Give Me One More Chance UK 7" vinyl single record F13302 Decca 1972

DONALD PEERS Give Me One More Chance (1972 UK 7 vinyl single with intact original four prong centre also featuring I Never Knew I Loved You So Decca company die-cut sleeve F13302) Track Listing: Give Me One More Chance I Never Knew I Loved You So
£7.99 used