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'''Doug Sheldon''' (born '''Bernard Bobroff''', 22 June 1936, [[Stepney]], [[London]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/doug_sheldon |title=Albums by Doug Sheldon: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide |publisher=Rate Your Music |date=1964-01-25 |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> is a former English [[pop music|pop singer]], actor, and novelist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omnilexica.com/?q=doug+sheldon |title=Who is Doug Sheldon? |publisher=Omnilexica.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref>
'''Doug Sheldon''' (born '''Bernard Bobrow''', 22 June 1936, [[Stepney]], [[London]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/doug_sheldon |title=Albums by Doug Sheldon: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide |publisher=Rate Your Music |date=1964-01-25 |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> is a former English [[pop music|pop singer]], actor, and novelist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omnilexica.com/?q=doug+sheldon |title=Who is Doug Sheldon? |publisher=Omnilexica.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref>


Sheldon was born into a family of carnival businesspeople, and he worked as a [[Barker (occupation)|barker]] while receiving training in acting.<ref name=amg>Bruce Eder, [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1086043/biography|pure_url=yes}} Doug Sheldon] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> After completing military service, he landed a role in the 1961 [[film]] ''[[The Guns of Navarone (film)|The Guns of Navarone]]'',<ref name="wordpress1">{{cite web|url=https://suerecordsuk.wordpress.com/category/rock-and-roll/ |title=Rock and roll &#124; Sue Records UK |publisher=Suerecordsuk.wordpress.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> and worked in small theatre productions. He shared a flat in London with three other unknown actors, who included [[Michael Caine]] and [[Sean Connery]]. Sheldon was discovered by [[Bunny Lewis]] while performing on-stage, and was quickly offered a [[recording contract]] with [[Decca Records]], even though he had no previous experience performing as a singer.<ref name=amg/>
Sheldon was born into a family of carnival businesspeople, and he worked as a [[Barker (occupation)|barker]] while receiving training in acting.<ref name=amg>Bruce Eder, [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1086043/biography|pure_url=yes}} Doug Sheldon] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> After completing military service, he landed a role in the 1961 [[film]] ''[[The Guns of Navarone (film)|The Guns of Navarone]]'',<ref name="wordpress1">{{cite web|url=https://suerecordsuk.wordpress.com/category/rock-and-roll/ |title=Rock and roll &#124; Sue Records UK |publisher=Suerecordsuk.wordpress.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> and worked in small theatre productions. He shared a flat in London with three other unknown actors, who included [[Michael Caine]] and [[Sean Connery]]. Sheldon was discovered by [[Bunny Lewis]] while performing on-stage, and was quickly offered a [[recording contract]] with [[Decca Records]], even though he had no previous experience performing as a singer.<ref name=amg/>
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| page= 495}}</ref> although [[Dion DiMucci|Dion]]'s version soon outstripped it in popularity both in the UK and the United States. His next single, "[[Your Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last Night]]", became his highest charting hit in the UK at No. 29.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> [[Shel Talmy]] produced the next single, "Lollipops and Roses", which flopped, but with the tune "I Saw Linda Yesterday" he managed to crack the UK Singles Chart for the last time in 1963 at No. 36, thus emulating his first hit's position.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
| page= 495}}</ref> although [[Dion DiMucci|Dion]]'s version soon outstripped it in popularity both in the UK and the United States. His next single, "[[Your Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last Night]]", became his highest charting hit in the UK at No. 29.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> [[Shel Talmy]] produced the next single, "Lollipops and Roses", which flopped, but with the tune "I Saw Linda Yesterday" he managed to crack the UK Singles Chart for the last time in 1963 at No. 36, thus emulating his first hit's position.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>


After the middle of the decade, Sheldon returned to a career in acting, where he appeared on TV in ''[[Doctor Who]]'',<ref name="wordpress1"/> ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' and ''[[Triangle (1981 TV series)|Triangle]]'', and in films such as ''[[The Yellow Teddy Bears]]'' (1963), the musical comedy ''[[Disk-O-Tek Holiday|Just for You]]'' (1964), ''[[Some Girls Do]]'' (1969), ''[[The Spy Killer]]'' (1969), ''[[Ryan's Daughter]]'' (1970), ''[[Soft Beds, Hard Battles]]'' (1974), ''[[Appointment With Death (film)|Appointment with Death]]'' (1988) and ''[[Iron Eagle II]]'' (1988).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791012/bio|title=Doug Sheldon|publisher=IMDb.com|accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> He also published novels using the slightly fuller name of Douglas Sheldon.<ref name=amg/> In 2007, his entire Decca discography was released on CD by [[Vocalion Records]].<ref name=amg/><ref>{{cite web|author=Bruce Eder |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/craig-and-doug-at-decca-singles-compilation-1957-1961-mw0001190852 |title=Craig and Doug at Decca: Singles Compilation 1957-1961 - Craig Douglas,Doug Sheldon &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=2007-10-15 |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref>
After the middle of the decade, Sheldon returned to a career in acting, where he appeared on TV in ''[[Doctor Who]]'',<ref name="wordpress1"/> ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' and ''[[Triangle (1981 TV series)|Triangle]]'', and in films such as ''[[The Yellow Teddy Bears]]'' (1963), the musical comedy ''[[Disk-O-Tek Holiday|Just for You]]'' (1964), ''[[Some Girls Do]]'' (1969), ''[[The Spy Killer]]'' (1969), ''[[Ryan's Daughter]]'' (1970), ''[[Soft Beds, Hard Battles]]'' (1974), ''[[Appointment with Death (film)|Appointment with Death]]'' (1988) and ''[[Iron Eagle II]]'' (1988).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791012/bio|title=Doug Sheldon|publisher=IMDb.com|accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> He also published novels using the slightly fuller name of Douglas Sheldon.<ref name=amg/> In 2007, his entire Decca discography was released on CD by [[Vocalion Records]].<ref name=amg/><ref>{{cite web|author=Bruce Eder |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/craig-and-doug-at-decca-singles-compilation-1957-1961-mw0001190852 |title=Craig and Doug at Decca: Singles Compilation 1957-1961 - Craig Douglas,Doug Sheldon &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=2007-10-15 |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref>


==Singles==
==Singles==
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*"[[Runaround Sue]]" (1961) UK No. 36<ref name=everyhit>Search for "Doug Sheldon" performed at [http://www.everyhit.com/searchsec.php Everyhit.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012195559/http://www.everyhit.com/searchsec.php |date=October 12, 2008 }} database on September 29, 2008.</ref>
*"[[Runaround Sue]]" (1961) UK No. 36<ref name=everyhit>Search for "Doug Sheldon" performed at [http://www.everyhit.com/searchsec.php Everyhit.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012195559/http://www.everyhit.com/searchsec.php |date=October 12, 2008 }} database on September 29, 2008.</ref>
*"[[Your Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last Night]]" (1962) UK No. 29<ref name=everyhit/>
*"[[Your Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last Night]]" (1962) UK No. 29<ref name=everyhit/>
*"Lollipops and Roses" (1963)
*"[[Lollipops and Roses (song)|Lollipops and Roses]]" (1963)
*"I Saw Linda Yesterday" (1963) UK No. 36<ref name=everyhit/>
*"I Saw Linda Yesterday" (1963) UK No. 36<ref name=everyhit/>
*"Mickey's Monkey" (1964)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"[[Mickey's Monkey (song)|Mickey's Monkey]]" (1964)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"Let`s Make A Habit Of This" (1964) Decca DL 25 111 (Teldec)
*"Let's Make A Habit Of This" (1964) Decca DL 25 111 (Teldec)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://theatricalia.com/person/yt7/douglas-sheldon Douglas Sheldon] at Theatricalia


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Doug Sheldon (born Bernard Bobrow, 22 June 1936, Stepney, London)[1] is a former English pop singer, actor, and novelist.[2]

Sheldon was born into a family of carnival businesspeople, and he worked as a barker while receiving training in acting.[3] After completing military service, he landed a role in the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone,[4] and worked in small theatre productions. He shared a flat in London with three other unknown actors, who included Michael Caine and Sean Connery. Sheldon was discovered by Bunny Lewis while performing on-stage, and was quickly offered a recording contract with Decca Records, even though he had no previous experience performing as a singer.[3]

Sheldon's first single was "Book of Love", which did not chart. The follow-up single was a cover of the tune "Runaround Sue", which became a hit record in the UK Singles Chart reaching No. 36,[5] although Dion's version soon outstripped it in popularity both in the UK and the United States. His next single, "Your Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last Night", became his highest charting hit in the UK at No. 29.[5] Shel Talmy produced the next single, "Lollipops and Roses", which flopped, but with the tune "I Saw Linda Yesterday" he managed to crack the UK Singles Chart for the last time in 1963 at No. 36, thus emulating his first hit's position.[5]

After the middle of the decade, Sheldon returned to a career in acting, where he appeared on TV in Doctor Who,[4] The Avengers and Triangle, and in films such as The Yellow Teddy Bears (1963), the musical comedy Just for You (1964), Some Girls Do (1969), The Spy Killer (1969), Ryan's Daughter (1970), Soft Beds, Hard Battles (1974), Appointment with Death (1988) and Iron Eagle II (1988).[6] He also published novels using the slightly fuller name of Douglas Sheldon.[3] In 2007, his entire Decca discography was released on CD by Vocalion Records.[3][7]

Singles

References

  1. ^ "Albums by Doug Sheldon: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide". Rate Your Music. 25 January 1964. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Who is Doug Sheldon?". Omnilexica.com. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Bruce Eder, Doug Sheldon at Allmusic
  4. ^ a b "Rock and roll | Sue Records UK". Suerecordsuk.wordpress.com. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 495. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  6. ^ "Doug Sheldon". IMDb.com. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  7. ^ Bruce Eder (15 October 2007). "Craig and Doug at Decca: Singles Compilation 1957-1961 - Craig Douglas,Doug Sheldon | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  8. ^ a b c Search for "Doug Sheldon" performed at Everyhit.com Archived October 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine database on September 29, 2008.

External links

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