I was a Royal Marine in the sixties and Helen with others came to do a Show at our Camp, The Commando Training Centre RM. The show was at the Camp Theatre called "The Globe". I was lucky enough to say hello to her and what a lovely unpretentious Lady she was and I never forgot. God Bless her.
A few years ago, late 70s early 80s Helen was booked to perform at a Cabaret evening at the Baron Suite, Edinburgh. She came on, sang one song, began another but had to finish abruptly as she had a really bad throat. Her throat was so bad she could hardly speak her apology. She left, went to a dressing room and we all looked at each other. I had been so looking forward to seeing her, as it was partly her influence that helped me to become a Singer, and I was able to sing standards too, which really helped me find plenty of work. I went over to the House Band, most of whom I knew, since I had worked with them myself. Next thing I knew I was asked to step in, as there was quite an audience who needed to be entertained. That's my story about Helen and me, whom I spoke to later on before she went back to her hotel. She really was unwell. I stood in like an understudy does. It's a memory that's been treasured by me all these years. Thanks Helen. Thanks for the Standards I learned from listening to you .
Helen Shapiro. Such a talent and a lovely lady. As an American I have always listened to British tv, vocalists and movies. Helen overlapped with Alma Cogan, Connie Francis, Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, and Brenda Lee and so many others. Graceful, kind and gracious. Shalom Helen. We love you here in the States. Been listening to your songs in the car, and everywhere. Wish the variety shows of yesteryear would make a comeback. Helen is iconic for so many reasons including the Beatles.
As an American, I really never knew that much about Helen Shapiro, but I've always liked Walking Back To Happiness. Really enjoyed getting to see her story unfold on this show. Cheers.
She abandoned the faith of her ancestors. Only a few years after millions of Jews refused to give up their religion and preferred to be martyred. She was a lowlife traitor to her people.
Helen Sapiro; an underestimated musical godess! Your voice and songs, Helen, will live on forever! Thank you so very much for what you given this beautiful and borrowed world of ours!
Helen Shapiro is so nice, down to earth, and talented. Coming from an American, every Brit should be proud of her. She is a role model for the rest of us!
I am glad she never got fame in America. She like others were young people of their time. I am was brought up in Dublin, My Mother Irish my Dad from Liverpool. Her voice rang through our kitchen in Dublin and my Mam loved her. Helen like others brought the young people together. Great fun, thank you, Helen. Never to be forgotten.
Come on BBC.... Do the right thing.... Give us back this great program that is sorely missed. It spread good vibes through all who took part and watched it.
I never realized Helen is such a lovely person wished I went to see her when she was singing in Nottingham in the early 60, If I remember correctly it was the same time Clif Richard was singing in Nottingham many thanks for uploading this Brilliant documentary so now we all know what an Amazing person she is God Bless you girl
What a lovely trip down memory lane! I loved Helen Shapiro - who is a year younger than me and still know all the words to her hit records. So pleased that she looks so well and is still enjoying singing. Thank you for this memory.
@jiliosler9353. Still looks so well? Did you not realise this is a very old recording ? She is now 76. and I'm posting this on 2023. She was probably around 40/50 on this video. I remember all her songs, too.
Helen, I love your songs. It's a real pity that in my younger years growing up in Canada, I didn't hear enough of your pop songs. Not too many British artists were popular on the other side of the pond until the Beatles changed that. That's a real shame. You are among my British female singers on CDs together with Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Sandy Shaw, Lulu etc.
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She is known to most American Beatle fans as the singer who gave The Beatles their first big tour of Great Britain. She was the star of the tour but The Beatles just released Please Please Me and it was during that tour that their fortunes changed and they wound up the stars by the end of the tour. The Beatles were slightly embarrassed but Shapiro was very kind and graceful and I think even let them watch tv in her dressing room because they didnt have one. She was a big star to them.
a highly underated performer and a very nice person as well, we had the pleasure of watching her perform and afterwards she came and spoke to my friend and I who was wheelchair bound and couldn't climb some steps to meet her for a good half hour after the show a lovely person.
I just fell in love with her voice / music just a few months ago and I'm 54! Imagine that. Accidentally stumbled across "Queen for tonight" on a Spotify 60s playlist and now I'm a huge fan. Life is strange.
Had a huge schoolboy crush on Helen in the 60's, then I found out she recently appeared at a church hall a few streets from where I live, and missed her !!!
Gotta say, that voice. It was my manhood emergence background theme. Never even looked at girls with high-pitched voices. Too late now but a few more songwriters looking for a quality vehicle for 'strong women' songs could have seen her international career blossom. That being said I doubt very much that bothers her in the slightest. Those feet know exactly how nice it is to feel solid ground. Having a smile that could light up a small city certainly helps. Love from a fan in Oz 💖.
Thanks for this tribute to Helen, which i have only just seen on YT. Helen is 6 years younger than me. She has many admirers everywhere i'm sure including myself. I remember Helen very well through her songs when i was a teenager and i became an instant fan of Helen all those years ago and still am in my senior years. Cliff nailed it with his lovely comment to Helen. Robert. New Zealand.
Walking Back To Happiness, Kiss And Run, Look Who It Is, etc. All phenomenal, and highlights of an impeccable track record amassed by a world class artist. Job extraordinarily well done!
Absolutely outstanding......followed her during the sixties, hadn't seen her for many years since then after moving to the US....but what a charming lady, so exceptionally talented and quality professional.....
Fantastic sound it's too long since I last heard her,she looks wonderful for her age 1 year younger than me so I grew up listening to her magical voice
I remember when Helen was appearing Southampton, when I was a teenager, I was three of my friends walking down the High Street, and I saw Helen walking with two of her Heavy’s, I could not believe my eyes she walk by me at close quarters, I wanted to say hello Helen, but looking at the Heavy’s I thought I better not💖
I came across this by pure chance. I was at school at Northwold Road Primary school at the time as Ms. Shapiro, we knew each other. Her talent was found during her next school (girls only). I was pleased that she was appreciated This is a long time ago!!.
A bit older than Ms Shapiro so I remember her and others through the 60's, but I never realised what a wonderful lady she was/is. Great to see this clip in 2024
I was lucky to work alongside Helen & George Layton in Oliver! They were both amazing open people. As George said Helens dressing room was always open. I have wonderful picture of Helen sitting on Christopher Ellisons lap in her dressing room ( he played Bill Sykes) It was an amazing West End experience working with them all in the late 70's. In 2019 i was working for a small charity and i phoned her and asked if she would do an interview with me. Lucky for me & 50 members of the audience she came and did a lovely interview. Then without asking she sang a couple of her hits, signed autographs and we sat chatting for ages. She is as lovely as everyone says on here, and still a star. ❤
Uthmaan Pacsa I thought the same. Timbre of the voice and body type as well. And funnily, both are from the UK and had jewish parents. Maybe they are related? :O
