- Born
- Died
- Birth nameNorman William Paramor
- Nickname
- B-side Norrie
- Norrie Paramor was born on May 15, 1914 in London, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for Cruella (2021), Maroc 7 (1967) and Beach of the Secrets (1958). He was married to Joan Margaret Jean Gerrard and Gloria Brent. He died on September 9, 1979 in Barnet, England, UK.
- SpousesJoan Margaret Jean Gerrard(July 3, 1943 - ?) (his death, 3 children)Gloria Brent (divorced)
- Paramor remains one of the most underrated figures in the history of UK pop and a posthumous reappraisal of his work is overdue.
- Until George Martin-his opposite number at EMI sister label Parlophone-produced "Candle In The Wind 97" for Sir Elton John, Paramor and Martin jointly held the record for having produced the most UK Number 1 hit singles, despite Paramor having died 18 years earlier.
- In 1962, Paramor was the subject of a scathing critique by David Frost on the satirical British television programme That Was the Week that Was for, the programme claimed, taking undeserved songwriting credits and royalties on other people's work and making popular music more bland and "ordinary".
- From 1972-78 Paramor was the Director of the BBC Midland Radio Orchestra, but he continued to dabble in independent production for acts such as the Excaliburs, and his publishing company was still finding material for Cliff Richard in the 70s.
- He co-wrote the 1962 hit song "Let's Talk About Love" for Helen Shapiro.
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