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David William Heneker (* 31. März 1906 in Southsea, Hampshire, England; † 30. Januar 2001 in Bridell, Ceredigion, Wales) war ein britischer Komponist und Textdichter von Popmusik und Musicals. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist das Musical Half a Sixpence. Leben und Karriere. David Heneker wurde am 31.
David William Heneker (31 March 1906 – 30 January 2001) was a writer and composer of British popular music and musicals, best known for creating the music and lyrics for Half a Sixpence.
David William Heneker (* 31. März 1906 in Southsea, Hampshire, England; † 30. Januar 2001 in Bridell, Ceredigion, Wales) war ein britischer Komponist und Textdichter von Popmusik und Musicals. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist das Musical Half a Sixpence.
David William Heneker (* 31. März 1906 in Southsea, Hampshire, England; † 30. Januar 2001 in Bridell, Ceredigion, Wales) war ein britischer Komponist und Textdichter von Popmusik und Musicals. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist das Musical Half a Sixpence.
Half a Sixpence is a 1963 musical comedy based on the 1905 novel Kipps by H. G. Wells, with music and lyrics by David Heneker and a book by Beverley Cross. It was written as a vehicle for British pop star Tommy Steele.
Expresso Bongo. Expresso Bongo is a 1958 West End musical and a satire of the music industry. It was first produced on the stage at the Saville Theatre, London, on 23 April 1958. Its book was written by Wolf Mankowitz and Julian More, with music by David Heneker and Monty Norman, also the co-lyricist with Julian More.
David Heneker began his first career as a Colonel in British Army. Whilst still in the army he wrote occasional songs including the number one hit There Goes My Dream recorded by Hutch and The Thing-Ummy Bob (That’s Going to Win the War), recorded by Gracie Fields, Bang Goes The Drum recorded by Blossom Dearie and many other hits.
