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Karl Denver (born Angus Murdo McKenzie, 16 December 1931, in Springburn, Glasgow died 21 December 1998), was a Scottish singer, who, with his Trio (Kevin Neil (born 25 July 1931, in Manchester, Lancashire; Gerry Cottrell (born Gerard Cottrell, 18 December 1933, in Manchester, Lancashire died Frid 24 November 2006, at Old Trafford General Hospital, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire) had a series of UK hits in the early 1960s. Most famous of these was a 1961 version of Wimoweh which showed off his falsetto ('yodelling') register to good advantage.

After the mid-60s Karl Denver worked mainly on the cabaret circuit, however in 1989 he enjoyed a brief raise in profile after guesting on 'Madchester' band The Happy Mondays' single 'Lazyitis', on Factory Records (FAC 222). Denver also appeared in The Happy Mondays' video for the song. Following this collaboration Factory released two further Karl Denver recordings, 'Wimoweh 89' (FAC 228) and Indambinigi (FAC 278; by Karl Denver & Steve Lima).