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'''Gary Benson''' (born '''Harry Hyams'''<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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==Career==
==Career==
Benson spent eight weeks in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in 1975 with his own composition, "Don't Throw It All Away". The [[single (music)|single]], released on the [[State Records]] label (State Records STAT10), reached No. 20 in the [[record chart|chart]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chartstats.com |title=ChartArchive - The Chart Archive |publisher=Chartstats.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5hGWCuqaE?url=http://www.chartstats.com/ |archivedate=2009-06-03 |df= }}</ref> leading to an appearance on [[BBC Television]]'s ''[[Top Of The Pops]]''. The song had originally been [[sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] by [[The Shadows]], and they had performed it in the 1975 [[List of Eurovision: Your Decision contestants|A Song for Europe]] contest, where it finished fourth of six entries. The song was covered in the United States by [[The Delfonics]] in 1978. There are also a number of reggae versions that include a [[dancehall]] style cut by [[Barrington Levy]]. [[Olivia Newton-John]] recorded a version of the track, including it on her 1976 album ''[[Come On Over (Olivia Newton-John album)|Come On Over]]''.
Benson spent eight weeks on the [[UK Singles Chart]] in 1975 with his own composition, "[[Don't Throw It All Away]]". The [[single (music)|single]], released on the [[State Records]] label (State Records STAT10), reached No. 20 on the [[record chart|chart]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/15403/gary-benson/|title=GARY BENSON &#124; full Official Chart History &#124; Official Charts Company|website=[[Official Charts]]}}</ref> leading to an appearance on [[BBC Television]]'s ''[[Top of the Pops]]''. The song had originally been [[sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] by [[the Shadows]], and they had performed it in the 1975 [[List of Eurovision: Your Decision contestants|''A Song for Europe'']] contest, where it finished fourth of six entries. The song was covered in the United States by [[the Delfonics]] in 1978. There are also a number of reggae versions that include a [[dancehall]] style cut by [[Barrington Levy]]. [[Olivia Newton-John]] recorded a version of the track, including it on her 1976 album ''[[Come On Over (Olivia Newton-John album)|Come On Over]]''.


Benson had further attempts at winning the UK ticket to the [[Eurovision Song Contest]], reaching the UK finals in 1977 with "After All This Time", performed by Wesley, Park and Smith, finishing fifth of 12; in 1981 with "All Cried Out", which he performed himself to place fourth of 8, and was later released on the [[Warner Music Group|WEA]] label; and in 1993 with "It's Just a Matter Of Time" performed by [[Sonia (singer)|Sonia]], finishing last of eight entries. Benson tried again in 1998 with Alan Glass on the song "Give It Up" performed by Lisa Millet which finished eighth of the eight songs in the preliminary radio heat.
Benson had previously written a finalist for the [[United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974|1974]] UK competition, finishing last with the song "Someday", one of the six shortlisted entries performed by Olivia Newton-John. Benson had further attempts at winning the UK ticket to the [[Eurovision Song Contest]], reaching the UK finals in 1977 with "After All This Time", performed by Wesley, Park and Smith, finishing fifth of 12; in 1981 with "All Cried Out", which he performed himself to place fourth of 8, and was later released on the [[Warner Music Group|WEA]] label; and in 1993 with "It's Just a Matter of Time" performed by [[Sonia (singer)|Sonia]], finishing last of eight entries. Benson tried again in 1998 with Alan Glass on the song "Give It Up" performed by Lisa Millet which finished eighth of the eight songs in the preliminary radio heat.


In 1970 Benson's composition "[[Can't Afford To Lose]]", recorded by [[Jon Lukas]], made it to the Top 40 charts in the UK and some other European territories. It also occupied the top place in the pop charts in Lebanon for a full month, holding back The Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road" from reaching the No.1 spot.<ref>M3P Jon Lukas Woodenman, On-Line: http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/Jon_Lukas_Woodenman Retrieved 24November2017</ref> Benson's song "[[Let Her In]]", oddly credited to both Gary Benson and Harry Hyams, was recorded by [[John Travolta]] in 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/soft-rockin-70-s-vol-2?cat=entertainment |title=Soft Rockin' 70's, Vol. 2: Information from |publisher=Answers.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-29}}</ref> Another of Benson's compositions, "[[Close to You (Maxi Priest song)|Close to You]]", was recorded by [[Maxi Priest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Gary_Benson.html |accessdate=April 11, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080318185014/http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Gary_Benson.html |archivedate=March 18, 2008 }}</ref> In 1977, he composed and sang "You", but it did not reach the UK charts.
In 1970, Benson's composition "[[Can't Afford to Lose]]", recorded by [[Jon Lukas]], made it to the top 40 charts in the UK and some other European territories. It also occupied the top place in the pop charts in Lebanon for a full month, holding back the Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road" from reaching the No. 1 spot.<ref>M3P Jon Lukas Woodenman, On-Line: http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/Jon_Lukas_Woodenman Retrieved 24November2017</ref> Benson's song "[[Let Her In]]" was recorded by [[John Travolta]] which became a hit in 1976. Several other songs originally written and recorded by Benson were also recorded by Travolta, such as "Can't Let You Go" and "Whenever I'm Away from You", as well as by his brother, [[Joey Travolta]] ("Something's Up (Love Me Like the First Time)"). Another of Benson's compositions, "[[Close to You (Maxi Priest song)|Close to You]]", was recorded by [[Maxi Priest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Gary_Benson.html |accessdate=11 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080318185014/http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Gary_Benson.html |archivedate=18 March 2008 |title=Peermusic - the Independent Major :: Gary Benson }}</ref> In 1976, he composed and sang "You", but it did not reach the UK charts.


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
* ''Reunion'' - (1970) Penny Farthing Records PELS506
* ''Reunion'' (1970), [[Penny Farthing Records|Penny Farthing]] PELS506
* ''The Concert'' - (1973) Birth Records RAB 5, re-released in 2006 in Japan on CD AIRAC-1239
* ''The Concert'' (1973), Birth Records RAB 5, re-released in 2006 in Japan on CD AIRAC-1239
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* ''Don't Throw It All Away'' - (1975) State Records ETAT3
* ''Gary Benson'' - (1975) Penny Farthing Records PELS548
* ''Don't Throw It All Away'' (1975), [[State Records|State]] ETAT3
* ''New World'' - (1976) State Records ETAT10
* ''Gary Benson'' (1975), Penny Farthing PELS548
* ''The Gary Benson Story'' - (1977) State Records ETMP2
* ''New World'' (1976), State ETAT10
* ''Space Album'' - (1979)
* ''The Gary Benson Story'' (1977), State
* ''Moonlight Walking'' - (1980) Aura Records AUL172
* ''Moonlight Walking'' (1980), Aura Records AUL172
* ''Rushing In To Love'' - (1983) Kenwood Records AW-25038 (Japanese release)
* ''Rushing in to Love'' (1983), Kenwood Records AW-25038 (Japanese release)

===Singles===
* "Unpredictable Journey" / "His Home Coming" (1966), [[Astor Records|Astor]]
* "This Man's Got No Luck" (1966), [[Pye Records|Pye]]
* "Kentucky" (1968), [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
* "When the Clock Strikes Twelve" (1969), [[Bell Records|Bell]]
* "Holly" (1970), Penny Farthing
* "The Reunion" (1970 / 1975), Penny Farthing
* "The Concert" (1973), Birth
* "Sausalito" / "[[Let Her In]]" (1973), Young Blood
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* "[[Don't Throw It All Away]]" (1975), State Records - [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] #20<ref name="auto"/>
* "Tiffany" (1976), State Records
* "You" (1976), State Records
* "Let Her In" (1976), State Records
* "Sharing You" (1976), State Records
* "Can't Let You Go" (1977), State Records
* "Loving You Was Easy" (1978), [[Arista Records|Arista]]
* "Moonlight Walking" (1980), Trio Records
* "Dying to Live with You" (1980), Aura
* "All Cried Out" (1981), [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
* "Video Games" (1983), Trio Records


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of performances on Top of the Pops]]
*[[List of performances on Top of the Pops|List of performances on ''Top of the Pops'']]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p15776/biography|pure_url=yes}} Gary Benson mini-biography] at [[AllMusic]]
*[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p15776/biography|pure_url=yes}} Gary Benson mini-biography] at [[AllMusic]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080318185014/http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Gary_Benson.html Biography @ Peermusic.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080318185014/http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Gary_Benson.html Biography @ Peermusic.com]


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Latest revision as of 10:48, 18 May 2024

Gary Benson (born Harry Hyams[1]) is an English singer and songwriter.

Career

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Benson spent eight weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with his own composition, "Don't Throw It All Away". The single, released on the State Records label (State Records STAT10), reached No. 20 on the chart,[2] leading to an appearance on BBC Television's Top of the Pops. The song had originally been recorded by the Shadows, and they had performed it in the 1975 A Song for Europe contest, where it finished fourth of six entries. The song was covered in the United States by the Delfonics in 1978. There are also a number of reggae versions that include a dancehall style cut by Barrington Levy. Olivia Newton-John recorded a version of the track, including it on her 1976 album Come On Over.

Benson had previously written a finalist for the 1974 UK competition, finishing last with the song "Someday", one of the six shortlisted entries performed by Olivia Newton-John. Benson had further attempts at winning the UK ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest, reaching the UK finals in 1977 with "After All This Time", performed by Wesley, Park and Smith, finishing fifth of 12; in 1981 with "All Cried Out", which he performed himself to place fourth of 8, and was later released on the WEA label; and in 1993 with "It's Just a Matter of Time" performed by Sonia, finishing last of eight entries. Benson tried again in 1998 with Alan Glass on the song "Give It Up" performed by Lisa Millet which finished eighth of the eight songs in the preliminary radio heat.

In 1970, Benson's composition "Can't Afford to Lose", recorded by Jon Lukas, made it to the top 40 charts in the UK and some other European territories. It also occupied the top place in the pop charts in Lebanon for a full month, holding back the Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road" from reaching the No. 1 spot.[3] Benson's song "Let Her In" was recorded by John Travolta which became a hit in 1976. Several other songs originally written and recorded by Benson were also recorded by Travolta, such as "Can't Let You Go" and "Whenever I'm Away from You", as well as by his brother, Joey Travolta ("Something's Up (Love Me Like the First Time)"). Another of Benson's compositions, "Close to You", was recorded by Maxi Priest.[4] In 1976, he composed and sang "You", but it did not reach the UK charts.

Discography

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Albums

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  • Reunion (1970), Penny Farthing PELS506
  • The Concert (1973), Birth Records RAB 5, re-released in 2006 in Japan on CD AIRAC-1239
  • Don't Throw It All Away (1975), State ETAT3
  • Gary Benson (1975), Penny Farthing PELS548
  • New World (1976), State ETAT10
  • The Gary Benson Story (1977), State
  • Moonlight Walking (1980), Aura Records AUL172
  • Rushing in to Love (1983), Kenwood Records AW-25038 (Japanese release)

Singles

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  • "Unpredictable Journey" / "His Home Coming" (1966), Astor
  • "This Man's Got No Luck" (1966), Pye
  • "Kentucky" (1968), Columbia
  • "When the Clock Strikes Twelve" (1969), Bell
  • "Holly" (1970), Penny Farthing
  • "The Reunion" (1970 / 1975), Penny Farthing
  • "The Concert" (1973), Birth
  • "Sausalito" / "Let Her In" (1973), Young Blood
  • "Don't Throw It All Away" (1975), State Records - UK #20[2]
  • "Tiffany" (1976), State Records
  • "You" (1976), State Records
  • "Let Her In" (1976), State Records
  • "Sharing You" (1976), State Records
  • "Can't Let You Go" (1977), State Records
  • "Loving You Was Easy" (1978), Arista
  • "Moonlight Walking" (1980), Trio Records
  • "Dying to Live with You" (1980), Aura
  • "All Cried Out" (1981), Warner Bros.
  • "Video Games" (1983), Trio Records

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 54. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ a b "GARY BENSON | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
  3. ^ M3P Jon Lukas Woodenman, On-Line: http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/Jon_Lukas_Woodenman Retrieved 24November2017
  4. ^ "Peermusic - the Independent Major :: Gary Benson". Archived from the original on 18 March 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
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