Jerry Lordan
(1934-1995)

songwriter

Died aged 61

Jerry Lordan (born Jeremiah Patrick Lordan, 30 April 1934 – 24 July 1995) was an English songwriter, composer and singer. He achieved 3 hit singles on the UK Singles Chart before focusing purely on songwriting. Amongst his songwriting credits were the chart hits "I've Waited So Long", "Apache", "Wonderful Land", "Diamonds", and "A Girl Like You".

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Shropshire
Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom
BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Shropshire

Jeremiah Patrick 'Jerry' Lordan, songwriter 1934-1995 He wrote Apache and many other hits for The Shadows, Cliff Richard, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan - and spent many happy times at The Three Tuns Inn.

Three Tuns, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom where they was