Nigel Planer and
The Values have recorded a cover version of Nick Lowe's classic song '
Christmas At The Airport' which will appear on The Specialized Christmas Boxset a four-disc ska and reggae CD boxset, scheduled for release at the end of 2026. Nigel's track has been produced by
Simon Edwards who has recorded and toured with numeuros artists David Grey, Talk Talk, Fairground Attraction, Brian Eno, and Graham Parker, Julian Lennon, Kirsty McColl, and Billy Bragg. Nigel Planer released a comedic cover of the 1967 Traffic song 'Hole in My Shoe' in July 1984. Performed in character as the spaced-out hippie Neil from the BBC sitcom The Young Ones, the single reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1986 Nigel, Ryc Mayle, Ade Edmonson, and Christopher Ryan joined forces with Sir Cliff Richard and Hank Marvin to record a new version of Lionel Bart's
Livin' Doll. This charity single for Comic Relief went straight to number one on the UK Singles Chart. Nigel has had a prolific career in London's West End theatre. He is famed for originating and starring in major West End musical productions including
Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Values were formed by artists Harry Pye and Julian Wakeling. The Values have previoulsy collaborated with singers such as Roland Gift, Neil Innes, and Mikey Georgeson. The musicians who appear on '
Christmas At The Airport' are
Paul Speare (sax),
Tim Smart (trombone)
Clare Kenny (bass),
Paul Cuddeford (Skanky lead guitar),
Tim Weller (drums) and
Francis Macdonald (additional singing, acoustic guitar, percussion). 'Christmas At The Airport' also benefits from the voice talents of
Morwenna Banks.
Photo Above: Nigel Planer and Simon Edwards
Above: Nigel Planer
Above: Nigel Planer with Harry Pye
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