- Ivor Raymonde
Ivor Raymonde (b 1926 – d 1990) was a British musician, songwriter, arranger and actor, best known for his work with
Dusty Springfield and others in the 1960s.He initially entered professional music as a jazz and classical pianist, playing in various big bands before becoming a music director at the
BBC . He worked as a session musician on occasion, playing on and arranging Johnny Duncan's UK hit "Last Train To San Fernando." He also worked as an actor, occasionally supporting comedianTony Hancock in his TV shows.He moved on to
Philips Records , where he worked as producer withFrankie Vaughan ,Marty Wilde andThe Springfields . WhenDusty Springfield went solo, he played her a tune he had written, which became her first big hit, "I Only Want To Be With You". He continued working with Dusty Springfield for several years, as well as arranging and producing hits forThe Walker Brothers ,Alan Price ,Honeybus ,Los Bravos and many others.His son is
Simon Raymonde of theCocteau Twins .External links
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