Brian Keith (musician)

Brian Keith (born Brian O’Shea; 22 September 1942) is a Scottish singer.

Brian Keith
Birth nameBrian O’Shea
Also known asBrian Keith
Born (1942-09-22) 22 September 1942
Port Glasgow, Scotland
Years active1960s–present
Formerly ofPlastic Penny, The Congregation

Keith was the lead singer of the one-hit wonder group Plastic Penny, who were known for their 1967 song “Everything I Am”, that charted at number six on the UK Singles Chart.[1]

Keith was later the vocalist for The Congregation, an ensemble put together by songwriting duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway. Congregation's cover of Softly Whispering I Love You went to number four in the UK and number one in South Africa in 1971.[2][3]

Albums

  • Two Sides of a PennyPlastic Penny – 1968
  • Currency – Plastic Penny – 1969
  • Heads I Win, Tails You Lose – Plastic Penny – 1970
  • Softly Whispering I Love YouThe Congregation – 1972
  • Jesahel – The Congregation – 1972
  • The Congregation – The Congregation – 1973

References

  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 429. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 117. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. "Congregation Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-09-25.


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