Vince Hill known for his iconic cover of “Edelweiss,” has sadly passed away at the age of 89.
Learn about his remarkable life and musical achievements while also finding out more about the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Who Was Vince Hill?
Vince Hill, a well-known singer , gained fame for covering the popular song “Edelweiss” from the musical “The Sound of Music.”
He was born on April 16, 1934, in Holbrooks, Coventry.
His musical journey started by singing with big bands and vocal groups.
In 1962, his debut single “The Rivers Run Dry” was released by Piccadilly Records, and he achieved solo success.
This led to more recognition, and he signed with EMI’s Columbia label in 1965.
Throughout his impressive six-decade-long career, Vince Hill had several hits, including “Look Around,” “Daydream,” and “Doesn’t Anybody Know My Name.”
However, it was his rendition of “Edelweiss” that made him widely famous.
Reaching number two on the UK charts and remaining there for 17 weeks.
Fans and fellow musicians admired his velvety voice and captivating performances.
An Image Of Vince Hill
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How Did Vince Hill Die?
Vince Hill, the beloved singer hailing from Coventry, who gained fame for his rendition of “Edelweiss,”
Though the specific cause of his death wasn’t mentioned in the provided news.
It was reported that he peacefully passed away at his residence in Henley-on-Thames.
His departure marked the end of an extraordinary musical journey that lasted for more than six decades.
During which he enchanted audiences with his velvety voice and unforgettable performances.
leaving a lasting impact on the hearts of many.
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Vince Hill Networth
He had a networth of $30 million.
Vince Hill Album
| Album Title | Release Year | Description | Number of Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivers Run Dry | 1962 | Debut album released by Piccadilly Records. | 12 |
| At the Club | 1966 | First album with Tower Records, featuring The Importance of Your Love and Heartaches. | 1 |
| Edelweiss | 1967 | Most successful album, includes a cover of the song from The Sound of Music that reached No. 2 in the UK charts. | 31 |
| Vince Hill: Collection of Vince’s early solo recordings with Piccadilly Records | 1967 | A compilation album of his early singles and tracks with Piccadilly Records. | 2 |
| Look Around (And You’ll Find Me There) | 1971 | Album of romantic ballads, includes his hit version of the theme song from Love Story. | 31 |
| Little Bluebird: featuring several New Songs | 1970 | Album of original songs and covers, released by EMI Regal. | 32 |
| The Very Best Of Vince Hill | 1974 | Compilation album of his hits and popular songs, released by EMI. | 2 |
| Merci Cher | 1975 | Album of French songs and standards, includes La Vie en Rose and Les Feuilles Mortes. | 31 |
| Midnight Blue | 1976 | Album of contemporary songs and classics, includes Feelings and Send in the Clowns. | 3 |
| That Loving Feeling | 1978 | Album of love songs and ballads, includes I Will Always Love You and You Light Up My Life. | 31 |
| While The Feeling’s Good | 1980 | Album of upbeat and cheerful songs, includes Sing a Song of Sedaka and It’s a Miracle. | 3 |
| Evergreen | 1982 | Album of timeless songs and melodies, includes Evergreen and Memory. | 31 |
| I Will Always Love You | 1987 | Album of country love songs, includes Always on My Mind and Islands in the Stream. | 3 |
| Sings The Ivor Novello Songbook | 1988 | Album of songs by the British composer and lyricist, includes classics like We’ll Gather Lilacs and Keep the Home Fires Burning. | 31 |
| Vince Hill – His Greatest Hits | 1988 | Compilation album of his best-selling songs, released by EMI. | 2 |
| Forbidden Pleasures | 1992 | Album of sensual and romantic songs, includes Unchained Melody and The Power of Love. | 3 |
| Laurie Johnson’s ‘London Big Band: Vol. 2’ | 1996 | Album of big band arrangements and vocals, featuring Hill as a guest singer on some tracks. | 3 |
| Songs of My Life | 1998 | Compilation album of his personal favorites and influences, released by Prism Entertainment. | 1 |
| Real Songs (Vince Hill Sings Diane Warren) | 2003 | Album of songs by the American songwriter Diane Warren, who has written hits for artists like Celine Dion, Cher, and Aerosmith. | 3 |
| That Loving Feeling | 2003 | Reissue of his 1978 album with bonus tracks, released by President Records. | 1 |
| Evergreen Timeless Classics | 2004 | Reissue of his 1982 album with bonus tracks, released by President Records. | 1 |
| Edelweiss – Songs From The Musicals (The 1990s Sessions) | 2017 | Album of songs from musicals that he recorded in the 1990s, includes Edelweiss, Somewhere, and Bring Him Home. | 3 |
| Edelweiss / Look Around | 2017 | Reissue of his 1967 and 1971 albums as a double CD set, released by Cherry Red / SFE. | 31 |
| Vince Hill His Greatest Love Songs (The CBS Years) | 2017 | Compilation album of his love songs from his CBS years in the 1970s, released by Sony Music. | 31 |
| LEGACY: My Hits & Rarities (1965-74) | 2017 | Compilation of his best and rarest recordings from his early years, includes his first single The Rivers Run Dry and his election campaign song It’s Maggie for Me. | 31 |
| Vince Hill Sings Country Love Songs | 2018 | Album of country love songs, includes I Can’t Stop Loving You and Always on My Mind. | 3 |
| The Lost Sessions: 1969-1991 | 2018 | Album of previously unreleased recordings from his archives, includes duets with Petula Clark and Cilla Black. | 3 |
