John Worsley (21 June 1931 – 6 August 2021), more widely known under the pseudonyms Les Vandyke and Johnny Worth, was an English popular music songwriter from the 1950s to the 1980s, who started his career as a singer. As "Les Vandyke", he wrote the UK No.1 hits "What Do You Want?", "Poor Me" (both for Adam Faith), and "Well I Ask You" (for Eden Kane). He also wrote hit singles billed as "John Worth", notably "Gonna Make You an... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Les Vandyke first charted in 1959 with What Do You Want?.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 29 UK Top‑75 entries, including 15 Top‑10 placements, including 3 number‑ones.
Top songs: #1: What Do You Want? - #2: Poor Me - #3: Well I Ask You - #4: Someone Else's Baby - #5: Applejack
#2 Poor Me
Adam Faith
#4 Someone Else's Baby
Adam Faith
How About That!
Adam Faith
Who Am I / This Is It!
Adam Faith
Don't You Know It?
Adam Faith
Get Lost
Eden Kane
The Time Has Come
Adam Faith
Forget Me Not
Eden Kane
As You Like It
Adam Faith
Don't That Beat All
Adam Faith
Baby Take a Bow
Adam Faith
I'll Cut Your Tail Off
John Leyton
Jack Horner's Holiday
Jimmy Helms
Hypnotic Erotic Games
Soulshaker
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