Is the World Ready for Larry Larkin?
"Government Health warning: This record Could Damage Your Brain"
Is the World Ready For Larry Larkin?
7" vinyl Ep disc
Four tracks:-
1. I'm Just Here to Make you laugh
2. Flasher
3. You're 16 stones
4. They're Coming to Take me away Ha! Ha!
Recorded at Rainbow Sound Studios, Nottingham, 1979
Catalogue Number: RSL 122
Cover credited to Denman Repros, Nottingham 43257
Text on the back cover reads: "Larry Larkin was hatched in a town called Oswaldwistle and started out in life as a little Baby Boy. His first break came when his dad dropped him on his head. Since then he's never (looked back) and has graduated into one of the Country's most insane Comedians. After appearing on Television, he was acclaimed by millions as being either Brilliant or Crazy. His experience of Radio, T.V., Cruises, Pantomime & Top Cabaret Venues have, together with originality, provided the ingredient needed in the making of this excellent production".
Drums & Concussion - Skinny Skins Jackson
Bass & Catarrh - Plectrum Pearson
Keyboards - Fuzzy Fingers
Sax & Clarinet - Windy Hinson
Banjo - Strummin' Pluckin' Willan
Backing Vocals & Tap - Foot & Mouth
Sounds Defected - Tinkering Twidling Flynn
Interfearance - Wandering Waterhouse
Arranged & Produced by Jimmy Willan
Who is Larry Larkin?
After years touring the UK and opening for hit-makers such as Gerry & the Pacemakers and Lulu, Larry moved to the USA in 1990, settling in Florida (1).. He is currently represented by Cruise Artistes International whose website notes
Larry’s comic genius has been seen and enjoyed on countless cruise ships over the years. He is a seasoned cruise ship performer who will have any audience rolling in the aisles. Always tasteful and always hilarious, Larry Larkin is a one-of-a-kind comedian who knows exactly how to tickle everyone’s funny-bone. No-one is immune from the effects of this man’s zany infectious brand of humour and he is guaranteed to send his audience out with aching sides and tears rolling down their faces.
Fond memories of Larry's act on various cruise lines may be found at http://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=274822
(1) http://devenneyspub.com/event/comedy-night-at-devenneys/comedy-night-at-devenneys/