I am a professional, versatile singer available for all types of special occasions including wedding ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, anniversaries, birthday parties, drinks receptions, cocktail parties and corporate events, I also sing at funerals.
I have a large repertoire of jazz, swing, musical theatre classics, popular ballads, Christmas songs and classical arias, and I can help you tailor the music to be perfect for your event. If you have a special song or first dance, I am more than happy to learn it for your special occasion, given enough notice.
I am based in South East London, but I will travel worldwide. To date I have performed at hundreds of events throughout the UK. I am completely self-contained, using my own high quality PA system and lighting.
Jazz & Swing
Ain't That A Kick In The Head
All Of Me
All Or Nothing At All
Anything Goes
Around The World
Begin The Beguine
Beyond The Sea
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Cheek To Cheek
Come Fly With Me
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Dancing In The Dark
Darn That Dream
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
Fly Me To The Moon
For Once In My Life
Haven't We Met
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Had The Craziest Dream
It Had To Be You
It Happened In Monterey
It's Alright With Me
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
I've Heard That Song Before
Let There Be Love
Lets Do It
Let's Face The Music
Lets Fall In Love
Love And Marriage
Mack The Knife
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Kind Of Girl
Nice And Easy
Night And Day
Pennies From Heaven
Real Live Girl
Singing In The Rain
Stella By Starlight
Strangers In The Night
Sway
Swingin' Down The Lane
That's Amore
That's Life
The Best Is Yet To Come
The Girl From Ipanema
The Lady Is A Tramp
The Song Is You
The Summer Wind
The Tender Trap
Theme From New York
They Can't Take That Away From Me
This Is The Life
Volare
What Now My Love
You Do Something To Me
You Make Me Feel So Young
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
You've Got Possibilities
Young At Heart
Ballads
A Prelude To A Kiss
A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
A Portrait Of My Love
Alfie
All The Things You Are
Almost Spring
Are You Lonesome Tonight
As Time Goes By
Autumn In New York
Autumn Leaves
Born Free
Darn That Dream
Didn't We
Fools Rush In
For All We Know
From Russia With Love
Hello Young Lovers
How About Me
How Do You Keep The Music Playing
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
If I Love Again
If She Walked Into My Life
I Get Along Without You Very Well
I'll Be Around
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Never Smile Again
In The Wee Small Hours
I See The World Through Your Eyes
It's Been A Long Long Time
Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing
Love Me Tender
Misty
Moon River
Moonlight In Vermont
Moonlight Serenade
My Funny Valentine
My Way
On Days Like These
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Secret Love
Send In The Clowns
Serenade In Blue
Smile
Softly As I Leave You
Some Enchanted Evening
Somewhere
Stardust
Stranger In Paradise
Strangers In The Night
Tenderly
The Days Of Wine And Roses
The Good Life
The Second Time Around
The Shadow Of Your Smile
The Very Thought Of You
The Way You Look Tonight
This Guy's In Love With You
Three Coins In The Fountain
Three Times A Lady
Time After Time
Unforgettable
We Kiss In A Shadow
What A Wonderful World
When I Fall In Love
Who Can I Turn Too
Yesterday
You'll Never Walk Alone
You Only Live Twice
Other Songs
I have a selection of other songs that don’t quite fit into the other categories, so I have listed them here!
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Michael Buble
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Everything - Michael Buble
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Just Haven’t Met You Yet - Michael Buble
La Bamba - Richie Valens
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Love On The Rocks - Neil Diamond
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & The Comets
September Morn - Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Three Times A Lady - The Commodores
Classical & Opera
Agnus Dei
Ave Maria
Bella Siccome Un Angelo
Mattinata
No Piu Andrai
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
O Sole Mio
Panis Angelicus
Torna A Surriento
Votre Toast (The Toreador's Song)
Wartime Swing
2015 will see the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Of course the war was a sad and horrific scar on the face of our history, during these turbulent years some brilliant and everlasting music was created. Much of the music was very upbeat with happy and positive lyrics about good times past and good times to come, with the world at war and so much suffering and misery going on, it was no surprise that people didn't want to hear sad and depressing songs!
To celebrate this Anniversary, I have over 90 minutes of music from the 1930’s and 1940’s.
If you are planning a War Anniversary celebration or a 1940’s themed event, then it would be my pleasure to sing for your event, don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your requirements with me.
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
As Long As I Live
Be Careful It’s My Heart
Begin The Beguine
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Cheek To Cheek
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree
Down With Love
Forty Second Street
Hooray For Love
I Had The Craziest Dream
I Only Have Eyes For You
Isn’t This A Lovely Day
It’s Been A Long Long Time
I’ve Got A Right To Sing The Blues
I’ve Got The World On A String
I’ve Heard That Song Before
Jeepers Creepers
Let Yourself Go
Let’s Do It
My Shining Hour
Serenade In Blue
Steppin’ Out With My Baby
Stormy Weather
This Is Always
This Year’s Kisses
Top Hat White Tie And Tails
You Do Something To Me
You’ll Never Know
Swinging Christmas Favourites
Frosty The Snowman
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Most of my clients have been private clients for weddings and celebrations, venues I have performed at include -
Grosvenor, Hilton and Dorchester hotels on Park Lane, The London Hippodrome, Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court Palace, and Drumtochty Castle in Aberdeen. I have also performed in Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Cyprus, Crete, the Czech Republic, and further afield in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat in Oman
Name: Richard the Singer
Location: London
Band Members: Just me!
Main Category: Jazz Singers
Other Categories: Awards Ceremonies, Charity Events, Christmas Parties, Corporate, Events, Jazz Singers , Live Music, Military Balls & Events, Opera Singers, Product Launches, Promotional Events, Rat Pack Singers & Bands, Remembrance Events & Funerals, Singers, Solo Duos Trios, Solo Duos & Trios , Vintage Theme Singers, Vintage Themed Singers, Weddings
Solo Singer:
Standard Set Times: Either 2 x 1 Hour or 3 x 45 Minute
Set Up Time: 1 Hour
Usual Arrival Time: Usually 2 hours before performance time
Usual Finish Time: Midnight
Solo Singer: Min 3' deep x 5' wide
PA suitable for: 100 people
Stage Lighting: Yes
Dance Floor Lighting: Yes may include additional charges
Free use of PA via iPod: Yes
DJ included:
Star Cloth: Yes may include additional charges
Hospitality/Artist Rider: Soft drinks, tea/coffee
Technical Requirement: One 13amp double plug socket
One of the most emotional moments of my life, was hearing you sing as my daughter signed the register
Heather and myself were absolutely delighted with your performance at our wedding. We had so many lovely comments during the day and afterwards. Your amazing voice, versatility, and charming professional manner, made the day romantic and moving for both of us. Thank you Richard
We were thinking of having something to entertain our wedding guest while we were doing the sometimes lengthy process of signing all the legal documents that are a necessity at weddings.
I had heard Richard sing on a few occasions and knew he would be the answer to our dilemma. I must say without a shadow of a doubt we made the right choice. Nearly all our guests (including some of the children) were talking about Richard's amazing voice and how beautiful it sounded in the church.
I noticed quite a few guests shaking his hand and congratulating him outside the church. For me he changed what would have been a very long and laborious 20 minutes into an entertaining and fulfilling 20 minutes. The only downside for us is that we didn't get to watch it ourselves (only on our wedding video a few weeks later) Richard guided us with our song choices and was happy to answer all my jittery bride questions.
Thank you for a perfect evening. A lovely mix of splendid voice, humour and charm. From standards to opera, you were much appreciated by all.
Richard, I did not have time to properly thank you. Everyone loved you:) My mum can't stop talking about 'the singer' at her birthday party! Thank you so much for making it such a wonderful and memorable occasion.
Richard, you are a bloody legend! Thanks for being amazing...as usual!
after 2 sold out shows on Valentines Night 2015
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.