Johnny Arthey

He became a much sought-after arranger in the 1960s and 1970s, working with Engelbert Humperdinck, Petula Clark, Mary Hopkin, Clodagh Rodgers, Vince Hill, Jonathan King, Julie Rogers, Joe Dassin, and Camilo Sesto, among others.

He wrote the orchestration to hit records such as "Eloise" by Barry Ryan, "Young, Gifted and Black" by Bob and Marcia, and "You Can Get It If You Really Want" by Desmond Dekker.

Through his string arrangements, added to Jamaican recordings, he helped reggae artists such as The Pioneers trying to force a breakthrough on the British market.

[5][6] In 1972, he formed the studio group Blue Haze with Phil Swern; their reggae cover version of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" reached no.

[7][8] With his Johnny Arthey Orchestra, he released a string of instrumental recordings of popular titles.