Billy Fury

Billy Fury

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He died at the age of 42 in 1983, but Billy Fury remains one of the best-loved of Britain's early rock stars, whose record of 24 hits in the 1960s was only equalled by The Beatles (though he never got a number one). Born in Liverpool, Fury was playing guitar by the time he was 14, fronting his own group at 16. He was signed by entrepreneur Larry Parnes who changed his name from Ronald Wycherley to Billy Fury and got him a contract with Decca Records.

His moody looks and yearning voice attracted a big following when he started appearing regularly on television, getting his first hit in 1960 with 'Colette'. At one point The Beatles failed an audition to become his backing band (the gig went instead to The Tornados) as his long series of hits started in earnest with big ballads like 'Halfway to Paradise', 'Once Upon a Dream', 'Like I'd Never Been Gone' and 'It's Only Make Believe'. A teen heartthrob, Fury also starred in the movies 'Play It Cool' and 'I've Gotta Horse'. However, plagued by heart problems all his life, he gradually disappeared from the spotlight in the 1970s, devoting himself to his passion for wildlife. He attempted a comeback in the early 1980s but died after a heart attack in 1983.

Top tracks

05
Like I've Never Been Gone
Billy Fury
Halfway to Paradise
02:13
27
Wondrous Place (Single Version)
Billy Fury
Love Songs
02:23
Writer: Jeff Lewis - Bill Giant / Composers: Jeff Lewis - Bill Giant
24
Jealousy
Billy Fury
Love Songs
02:52
Writer: Winifred May - Jacob Gade / Composers: Winifred May - Jacob Gade
01
Wondrous Place
Bill Fury
Last Night Was Made For Love
02:24
02
I Think You're Swell
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
01:31
03
Maybe Tomorrow
Billy Fury
It's Only Make Believe
02:10
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
10
Halfway To Paradise
Billy Fury
Love Songs
02:24
Writer: Gerry Goffin - Carole King / Composers: Gerry Goffin - Carole King
26
I'd Never Find Another You
Billy Fury
Love Songs
02:40
Writer: Gerry Goffin - Carole King / Composers: Gerry Goffin - Carole King
01
A Wonderous Place (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
03:01
Writer: Jeff Lewis - Bill Giant
09
In Thoughts Of You
Billy Fury
Love Songs
02:42
Writer: Geoffrey Stanton Morrow - Chris Arnold / Composers: Geoffrey Stanton Morrow - Chris Arnold
10
My Advice (Mono Version)
Billy Fury
The 40th Anniversary Anthology
02:01
Writer: Wilbur Wilberforce / Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
07
The Chapel on the Hill
Billy Fury
Billy
02:20
Composers: Goddard
14
Do You Really Love Me Too
Billy Fury
Love Songs
02:06
Writer: Marcus H. Barkan - Ben Raleigh / Composers: Marcus H. Barkan - Ben Raleigh
10
Phone Call
Billy Fury
Presenting Billy Fury
02:42
Writer: Wilbur Wilberforce / Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
16
It's Only Make Believe
Billy Fury
The 40th Anniversary Anthology
02:33
Writer: Conway Twitty - Jack Nance / Composers: Conway Twitty - Jack Nance
13
A Thousand Stars
Billy Fury
The 40th Anniversary Anthology
03:09
Writer: Eugene Pearson / Composers: Eugene Pearson
03
In Summer
Billy Fury
Halfway to Paradise
02:45
21
Don't Jump
Billy Fury
The 40th Anniversary Anthology
03:15
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
23
Sleepless Nights
Billy Fury
Presenting Billy Fury
02:48
Writer: Ram / Composers: Ram
01
Wondrous Place (Catching Flies Remix)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place (Catching Flies Remix)
03:07
Composers: Jeff Lewis - Bill Giant
16
A Thousand Stars
Billy Fury
Halfway to Paradise
03:07
08
Let Me Go Lover
Billy Fury
Love Songs
03:41
Writer: Jenny Lou Carson - Alfred George Hill / Composers: Jenny Lou Carson - Alfred George Hill
29
Running Around
Billy Fury
The 40th Anniversary Anthology
02:00
Writer: Ernest Maresca - Shaw / Composers: Ernest Maresca - Shaw

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  • Discography
Albums
Billy Fury - Premium
2024 Miss Daisy Prod
13-12-2024
Billy Fury - Premium
01
Jealousy
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
02:49
Writer: Winifred May / Composers: Jacob Gade
02
Halfway to Paradise
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
02:28
Writer: Gerry Goffin - Carole King / Composers: Carole King
03
Collette
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
01:52
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
04
I'd Never Find Another You
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
02:37
Writer: Gerry Goffin - Carole King / Composers: Carole King
05
Once Upon a Dream
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
01:55
Writer: Dick Rowe / Composers: Norrie Paramor
06
Wondrous Place
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
02:26
Writer: Bill Giant / Composers: Jeff Lewis
07
Margo
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Premium
02:35
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
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In Summer
2024 Kememai Musik Ltd.
23-08-2024
In Summer
01
In Summer
Billy Fury
In Summer
02:48
Composers: Adams - Murtagh
02
In Thoughts of You
Billy Fury
In Summer
02:50
Composers: Arnold - Morrow
03
The Hippy Hippy Shake
Billy Fury
In Summer
01:46
Composers: Romero
04
Collette
Billy Fury
In Summer
01:52
Composers: Fury
05
That's Love
Billy Fury
In Summer
01:51
Composers: Wycherley
06
Glad All Over
Billy Fury
In Summer
02:35
Composers: Bennett - Schroeder - Tepper
07
Push Push
Billy Fury
In Summer
02:14
Composers: Medley - Russell
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Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
2023 Lunar Shift
10-03-2023
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
01
Baby (Rare Demo 1958)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
01:10
Composers: Fury
02
Paralysed (Rare Demo 1958)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
01:15
Composers: Blackwell - Presley
03
Playin' for Keeps (Rare Demo 1958)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
01:12
Composers: Kesler
04
You Wonder Why (Demo 1960)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
01:53
Composers: Fury
05
Love Love Love (Demo 1960)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
01:38
Composers: Fury
06
Peggy Sue (Demo 1961)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
02:34
Composers: Allison - Holly - Petty
07
Halfway to Paradise (Demo 1961)
Billy Fury
Rare Fury - Early Demos and Rarities
02:33
Composers: Goffin - King
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13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
â„— 2018 Intense Media GmbH
05-04-2019
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
01
That´s Love
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
01:45
Composers: Billy Fury
02
My Advice
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
02:03
Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
03
Phone Call
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
02:41
Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
04
You Don´t Know
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
02:24
Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
05
Turn My Back on You
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
02:20
Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
06
Don´t Say It´s Over
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
01:50
Composers: Billy Fury
07
Since You´ve Been Gone
Billy Fury
13 British Pop Idols, Vol. 2
02:23
Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
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The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
â„— 2018 Universal Music Operations Limited
10-08-2018
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
01
Wondrous Place
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
02:34
Composers: Jeff Lewis - Bill Giant
02
Halfway To Paradise
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
02:44
Composers: Carole King - Gerald Goffin
03
Jealousy
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
02:57
Composers: Vera Bloom - Jacob Gade
04
Maybe Tomorrow
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
02:30
Composers: Ronald Wycherley
05
You Don't Know
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
03:06
Composers: Wilbur Wilberforce
06
When Will You Say I Love You
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
02:32
Composers: Alan Fielding
07
Once Upon A Dream
Billy Fury
The Symphonic Sound Of Fury
03:10
Composers: Richard Rowe - Norman Paramor
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Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
Ozit
16-10-2015
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
01
Play It Cool
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
02:01
02
I Think You're Swell
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
01:31
03
Once Upon A Dream
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
01:53
04
Let's Paint The Town
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
01:51
05
Twist Kid
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
02:15
06
I've Gotta Horse
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
02:23
07
Stand By Me
Billy Fury
Rarities Volume 19 (Billy's Film Songs)
01:53
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A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
This Compilation â„— 2014 Spectrum Music
01-01-2014
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
01
Do You Really Love Me Too
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
02:06
Writer: Marcus H. Barkan - Ben Raleigh / Composers: Marcus H. Barkan - Ben Raleigh
02
I Will
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
02:34
Writer: Dick Glasser / Composers: Dick Glasser
03
Give Me Your Word
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
02:23
Writer: George Wyle - Irving Taylor / Composers: George Wyle - Irving Taylor
04
Halfway To Paradise
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
02:24
Writer: Gerry Goffin - Carole King / Composers: Gerry Goffin - Carole King
05
Jealousy
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
02:52
Writer: Winifred May - Jacob Gade / Composers: Winifred May - Jacob Gade
06
Maybe Tomorrow
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
02:18
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
07
Collette
Billy Fury
A Thousand Stars: The Best Of
01:55
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
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That's Love
01-01-2012
That's Love
01
Colette
Billy Fury
That's Love
01:51
02
That's Love
Billy Fury
That's Love
01:50
03
Wondrous Place
Billy Fury
That's Love
02:25
04
Since You've Been Gone
Billy Fury
That's Love
02:24
05
Maybe Tomorrow
Billy Fury
That's Love
02:12
06
Margo
Billy Fury
That's Love
02:35
07
A Thousand Stars
Billy Fury
That's Love
03:05
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Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
01-03-2011
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
01
Maybe Tomorrow
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
02:14
02
You Don't Know
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
02:26
03
Wondrous Place
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
02:26
04
It's You I Need
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
01:47
05
Alright, Goodbye
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
02:07
06
Don't Knock Upon My Door
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
01:48
07
My Christmas Prayer
Billy Fury
Greatest Rock 'N Roll Classics
03:02
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Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
2010 K-tel
21-01-2010
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
01
A Wonderous Place (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
03:01
Writer: Jeff Lewis - Bill Giant
02
It's Only Make Believe (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
02:26
Writer: Jack Nance - Harold Jenkins
03
Jealousy (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
02:44
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
04
Halfway to Paradise (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
02:22
Writer: Gerald Goffin - Carole King
05
I Will (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
02:31
Writer: Gerald Kerr - Gerald Harris
06
Like I've Never Been Gone (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
02:04
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
07
Colette (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Wondrous Place - The Billy Fury Collection (Rerecorded)
02:14
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
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Rarities And Teenage Jottings
Ozit
01-10-2007
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
01
Break Up
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
02:38
02
Turning My Back On You
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
02:00
03
God Created Woman (Vocal & Piano Demo)
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
03:05
04
Pretty Blue Eyes
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
01:25
05
Colette (Version One)
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
00:41
06
Green Eyed American Actress
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
02:30
07
Nothin' Shakin'
Billy Fury
Rarities And Teenage Jottings
02:26
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Billy Fury Collection
2007 K-tel
12-04-2007
Billy Fury Collection
01
A Thousand Stars (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:59
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
02
Colette (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:14
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
03
Fool's Errand (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:03
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
04
Give Me Your Word (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:27
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
05
Halfway to Paradise (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:22
Writer: Gerald Goffin - Carole King
06
I Will (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:31
Writer: Gerald Kerr - Gerald Harris
07
I'd Never Find Another You (Rerecorded)
Billy Fury
Billy Fury Collection
02:36
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
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The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
Ozit
12-03-2007
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
01
I May Be Wrong
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
01:45
02
I'm Moving On
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
02:50
03
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
03:16
04
Halfway To Paradise
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
00:53
05
I Can't Help Loving You
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
03:22
06
Down By The Riverside
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
02:33
07
I'd Never Find Another You
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol. 7
02:41
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The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
Ozit
12-03-2007
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
01
Sweet Little Sixteen
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
01:42
02
That's Alright Mama
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
03:20
03
Don't Leave Me This Way
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
03:14
04
Wondrous Place
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
02:02
05
Summertime
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
02:52
06
Baby Let's Play House
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
02:24
07
Slow Boat To China
Billy Fury
The Billy Fury Rarities Vol.8
02:26
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Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
This Compilation â„— 2006 Decca Music Group Limited
01-01-2006
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
01
C'mon Everybody - Live At The BBC [Saturday Club 9/5/59]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
01:41
Writer: Jerry Capehart - Eddie Cochran / Composers: Jerry Capehart - Eddie Cochran
02
Maybe Tomorrow - Live At The BBC [Saturday Club 9/5/59]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
02:17
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
03
Don't Knock Upon My Door - Live At The BBC [Saturday Club 9/5/59]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
01:44
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
04
Mean Woman Blues - Live At the BBC [Saturday Club 9/5/59]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
01:57
Writer: Claude De Metrius / Composers: Claude De Metrius
05
Margo - Live At The BBC [Saturday Club 9/5/59]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
02:00
Writer: Billy Fury / Composers: Billy Fury
06
Just Because - Live At The BBC [Saturday Club 19/8/61]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
02:41
Writer: Sid Robin - Bob Shelton - Joe Shelton / Composers: Sid Robin - Bob Shelton - Joe Shelton
07
Low Down Blues - Live At The BBC [Saturday Club 19/8/61]
Billy Fury
Billy Fury - Live At The BBC
02:06
Writer: Hank Williams / Composers: Hank Williams
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