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CodeDS/UK/11254
NameBrian Fahey and His Orchestra (1960)
Dates1960
GenderGroup (Mixed)
Place of Birth/OriginUnited Kingdom (formed)
BiographyBrian Michael Fahey was a British musical director, composer and arranger. From 1972 he was principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra, until it was disbanded in 1981.

His most famous piece, "At the Sign of the Swingin' Cymbal", was first released in 1960 under the name Brian Fahey and his Orchestra. It was used as the theme tune for Pick of the Pops from 1961 to 1966, and again from 1970 until the present day.

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