Marty Wilde

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Marty Wilde, MBE (born Reginald Leonard Smith; 15 April 1939) is an English singer and songwriter.

He was among the first generation of British pop stars to emulate American rock and roll, scoring several 1950s hit singles including "Endless Sleep", "Sea of Love" and "Bad Boy". During the 1960s Wilde continued to record with Ronnie Scott, and in the 1970s he helped write hit singles for others including the Casuals' "Jesamine" and Status Quo's "Ice in the Sun". He is the father of pop singer Kim Wilde and co-wrote many of her hit singles including "Kids in America" with his son Ricky. He continues to perform and record.

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Marty Wilde - Teenager In Love  M C