Thank you so much for posting this! It’s good to know there are people in the US who have heard of him too. I lived in Germany in the late 60s/early 70s so I caught them at the height of their success.

Are you are still interested in the documentary about Les Humphries? If you are, I would be able to send you a copy.

Here in the UK LHS albums seem to be shelf warmers, although they did once play St-Martins-In-The-Fields in 1973. Last year I was lucky enough to get hold of some vinyl in a charity shop but am still desperately looking for the ‘We’ll Fly You To The Promised Land’ and ‘Sing Halelujah’ albums.

If anyone has these I’d be more than happy to trade, of course.

All the best, Kevin

Okay psycho is of course a strong word and sure you can’t always believe
what you see and hear on TV but this comes from the testimony of the
members of the band who were there.Have you seen it?If not it’s out on DVD.
Only downside is that it’s mostly in German.
I’m not sure I agree with the charming psychocanon of LHS as you put it.
I also remember reading about Les Humphries and Jimmy Bilsbury in court
on trial for kicking down some fans problably eager for autographs or
something.
But you should always remember the good things in life and omit the bad ones
and I choose to remember the unique sound they had, the happy swinging sound
that has always exited me.
Let’s remember those happy times with smiles on everybody’s faces and good cheers even if it was only a front.

Regards Ole and a merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone.

The second Dane to appear on this site(Hej Dan)!I too grew up as a teenager
in the 70′ties to the music of LHS.I also went to a concert once.
Recently I watched a documentary on LHS on German TV.That was more than I
needed to know!I mean no offence,especially considering that I’m just as a big
fan now as then,but it appeared in the program that he apparently was more
or less a psycho.That really was a downer.I don’t know how many saw that
program but apparently it chocked the whole of Germany as well(the fans ).
I’m still in the process of collecting as many CD’s of LHS as I can.If anyone
can direct me to the biggest source of LHS CD’s I would greatly appreciate that.
Lastly I’m myself a wouldbe musician and would love to carry on the speciel
sound they had somehow.In it’s basic form it’s of course gospel but I’m looking
to somehow modify it to more contemporary sound.
Also I conquer that somekind of a tribute album would be in order.
Hope I haven’t stepped on to many toes with this contribution to LHS aftermath.
Remember,I’m a dedicated fan even after all these years.

Regards Ole.

Hi folks – here is a link to the LHSR

I hope everyone is well

Regards

Chas Humphreys

While Les Humphries appears to have been troubled in his own life, especially the later part, I hope he’s up there somewhere and realises that he sure placed a whole lotta happiness in mine. I have had my dark patches too, one particularly dark black pit, and the LHS have brightened many days for me.

Les Humphries own pianoplaying style is completely unique, in my 50 years on this earth I have still not heard anyone top his style for sheer piano rhythm.

The Great Band in the Sky will welcome him and give him the recognition that this world may not always have been capable of giving.

Thanks Les & Jimmy, I won’t forget when the carnival was in town. Those were good days.

cheers
Magnus R
a Swede in Cornwall UK

How nice to hear people talking so proudly about one of my favourite musicians at that time!! I still listen quite often to LHS and have most of his discograpfy on vynils or tapes. Just a few on CD´s…. Sad news to hear about his death…Mamma Loo will take care of him Up There..
By the way, can anybody tell me about getting those beautiful Rock´n´Roll Party ( I & II ) on CD? or some ´73-´74 stuff on CD too?
Big hug to all of you,
Carlos

shaun x