| Description | Price |
| Care Home Concert (1 hour live keyboard performance – nostalgic, singalong, themed programmes) | £120 |
| Funeral & Memorial Service (organ or piano, hymns + entrance/exit music) | £150 |
| Wedding Ceremony Piano or Organ (arrival, ceremony, signing & exit music) | £250 |
| Background Piano for Events (2 hours – hotels, restaurants, private functions) | £200 |
| Full Wedding Package (ceremony piano + evening DJ set up to midnight) | £1200 |
🎹 Music for life’s big moments—and the people who say, “I don’t sing,” then know every word.
I’m Richard Ellis Hawley, providing professional live piano, keyboard and organ music for weddings, care homes, funerals and special events.
Based in Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland, and available nationwide, I bring over 20 years of experience, a friendly personality and a repertoire with considerably more variety than my wardrobe.
Whether you’re walking down the aisle, organising an afternoon of memories and laughter, or saying a meaningful goodbye, I’ll help you choose music that feels right.
Something for your occasion:
💍 Weddings — romantic arrivals, a memorable entrance and music for your celebrations. You bring the rings; I’ll bring the right notes.
🎹 Piano and keyboard favourites — film themes, love songs, pop classics and those tunes that have everyone saying, “Oh, I love this one!”
⛪ Organ music and hymns — thoughtful accompaniment for weddings, funerals, services and celebrations, delivered with care and sensitivity.
🎶 Care home entertainment — nostalgic favourites, dementia-friendly programmes and cheerful singalongs. Perfect pitch is optional; enthusiastic participation is positively encouraged!
🎭 Musical theatre and easy listening — much-loved melodies for every generation. Quietly conducting from your chair is perfectly acceptable.
Using professional Yamaha instruments, I can create a gentle background atmosphere or a fuller sound for your celebration—with the volume suited to your venue. Your guests should be able to chat without communicating by semaphore.
Friendly, reliable and personal, with music planned around your occasion and your guests.
🚗 Available for bookings across the UK. Travel is charged at 60p per mile, with the total agreed in your quote before booking.
📩 Let’s get your date in the diary! Message me with your event date, venue or postcode, and the type of occasion for a personalised quote.
Richard Ellis Hawley Music — you make the memories; I’ll provide the soundtrack. 🎹
Based in Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
RICHARD ELLIS HAWLEY MUSIC
250 SONGS AND INSTRUMENTAL FAVOURITES
Each entry lists the title, original artist or source, and composer/songwriters. Where a familiar later version is included, this is indicated.
ROMANTIC POP
Wedding ceremonies, signing the register and romantic occasions
1. A Thousand Years — Christina Perri — Written by Christina Perri and David Hodges.
2. Perfect — Ed Sheeran — Written by Ed Sheeran.
3. Thinking Out Loud — Ed Sheeran — Written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge.
4. All of Me — John Legend — Written by John Stephens and Toby Gad.
5. Make You Feel My Love — Bob Dylan; later Adele — Written by Bob Dylan.
6. Your Song — Elton John — Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
7. Can’t Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley — Written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss.
8. At Last — Glenn Miller’s orchestra; later Etta James — Written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon.
9. Songbird — Fleetwood Mac — Written by Christine McVie.
10. Fields of Gold — Sting — Written by Sting.
11. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — Peggy Seeger; later Roberta Flack — Written by Ewan MacColl.
12. Wonderful Tonight — Eric Clapton — Written by Eric Clapton.
13. Heaven — Bryan Adams — Written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.
14. Everything I Do (I Do It for You) — Bryan Adams — Written by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen and Robert John “Mutt” Lange.
15. Truly Madly Deeply — Savage Garden — Written by Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones.
16. Amazed — Lonestar — Written by Marv Green, Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey.
17. From This Moment On — Shania Twain — Written by Shania Twain and Robert John “Mutt” Lange.
18. You’re Still the One — Shania Twain — Written by Shania Twain and Robert John “Mutt” Lange.
19. The Luckiest — Ben Folds — Written by Ben Folds.
20. Turning Page — Sleeping at Last — Written by Ryan O’Neal.
21. Marry Me — Train — Written by Pat Monahan.
22. How Long Will I Love You — The Waterboys; later Ellie Goulding — Written by Mike Scott.
23. I Won’t Give Up — Jason Mraz — Written by Jason Mraz and Michael Natter.
24. Better Together — Jack Johnson — Written by Jack Johnson.
25. Come Away with Me — Norah Jones — Written by Norah Jones.
CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL
Wedding entrances, ceremonies and elegant receptions
26. Canon in D — Classical chamber work — Composed by Johann Pachelbel.
27. Bridal Chorus — From Lohengrin — Composed by Richard Wagner.
28. Wedding March — From A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
29. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring — From Cantata BWV 147 — Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
30. Air on the G String — From Orchestral Suite No. 3 — Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach; adapted by August Wilhelmj.
31. Ave Maria — “Ellens dritter Gesang” — Composed by Franz Schubert; words adapted from Walter Scott by Adam Storck.
32. Ave Maria — Bach/Gounod setting — Composed by Charles Gounod over a prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach.
33. Panis Angelicus — Sacred vocal work — Composed by César Franck; words by Thomas Aquinas.
34. Salut d’Amour — Instrumental work — Composed by Edward Elgar.
35. Nimrod — From Enigma Variations — Composed by Edward Elgar.
36. Clair de Lune — From Suite bergamasque — Composed by Claude Debussy.
37. Arabesque No. 1 — From Deux arabesques — Composed by Claude Debussy.
38. Gymnopédie No. 1 — Piano work — Composed by Erik Satie.
39. Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 — Piano work — Composed by Frédéric Chopin.
40. Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 — Piano work — Composed by Frédéric Chopin.
41. Moonlight Sonata: First Movement — Piano Sonata No. 14 — Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
42. Für Elise — Piano bagatelle — Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
43. Liebestraum No. 3 — Piano work — Composed by Franz Liszt.
44. Largo: Ombra mai fu — From Xerxes — Composed by George Frideric Handel.
45. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba — From Solomon — Composed by George Frideric Handel.
46. Trumpet Voluntary: The Prince of Denmark’s March — Baroque instrumental work — Composed by Jeremiah Clarke.
47. Trumpet Tune in D — Baroque keyboard work — Attributed to Henry Purcell.
48. I Giorni — Ludovico Einaudi — Composed by Ludovico Einaudi.
49. Nuvole Bianche — Ludovico Einaudi — Composed by Ludovico Einaudi.
50. Experience — Ludovico Einaudi — Composed by Ludovico Einaudi.
JAZZ, SWING AND STANDARDS
Wedding breakfasts, hotels and drinks receptions
51. Misty — Erroll Garner — Music by Erroll Garner; lyrics by Johnny Burke.
52. Fly Me to the Moon — Kaye Ballard — Written by Bart Howard.
53. The Way You Look Tonight — Fred Astaire, from Swing Time — Written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields.
54. They Can’t Take That Away from Me — Fred Astaire, from Shall We Dance — Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
55. A Foggy Day — Fred Astaire, from A Damsel in Distress — Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
56. Someone to Watch Over Me — Gertrude Lawrence, from Oh, Kay! — Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
57. ’S Wonderful — From Funny Face — Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
58. Summertime — From Porgy and Bess — Music by George Gershwin; lyrics by DuBose Heyward.
59. Embraceable You — Ginger Rogers, from Girl Crazy — Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
60. I Got Rhythm — Ethel Merman, from Girl Crazy — Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
61. Blue Moon — Early recordings include Glen Gray’s orchestra — Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
62. My Funny Valentine — Mitzi Green, from Babes in Arms — Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
63. The Lady Is a Tramp — Mitzi Green, from Babes in Arms — Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
64. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered — Vivienne Segal, from Pal Joey — Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
65. As Time Goes By — Frances Williams, from Everybody’s Welcome — Written by Herman Hupfeld.
66. Cheek to Cheek — Fred Astaire, from Top Hat — Written by Irving Berlin.
67. Let’s Face the Music and Dance — Fred Astaire, from Follow the Fleet — Written by Irving Berlin.
68. Puttin’ on the Ritz — Harry Richman — Written by Irving Berlin.
69. Night and Day — Fred Astaire, from Gay Divorce — Written by Cole Porter.
70. I’ve Got You Under My Skin — Virginia Bruce, from Born to Dance — Written by Cole Porter.
71. Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love) — Irène Bordoni, from Paris — Written by Cole Porter.
72. Unforgettable — Nat King Cole — Written by Irving Gordon.
73. L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole — Written by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler.
74. Autumn Leaves — Originally “Les Feuilles mortes” — Music by Joseph Kosma; French lyrics by Jacques Prévert; English lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
75. Moon River — Audrey Hepburn, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s — Written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Concerts, wedding breakfasts and community events
76. Bring Him Home — Les Misérables — Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer; original French lyricists Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel.
77. I Dreamed a Dream — Les Misérables — Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel; English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer.
78. On My Own — Les Misérables — Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer; original French lyricists Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel.
79. Memory — Cats — Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics by Trevor Nunn, based on poetry by T. S. Eliot.
80. All I Ask of You — The Phantom of the Opera — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe.
81. The Music of the Night — The Phantom of the Opera — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe.
82. Think of Me — The Phantom of the Opera — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe.
83. Love Changes Everything — Aspects of Love — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart.
84. Any Dream Will Do — Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
85. Close Every Door — Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
86. Don’t Cry for Me Argentina — Evita — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
87. I Don’t Know How to Love Him — Jesus Christ Superstar — Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
88. Somewhere — West Side Story — Written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
89. Maria — West Side Story — Written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
90. Tonight — West Side Story — Written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
91. Somewhere That’s Green — Little Shop of Horrors — Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
92. Suddenly, Seymour — Little Shop of Horrors — Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
93. Over the Rainbow — Judy Garland, from The Wizard of Oz — Written by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg.
94. Edelweiss — The Sound of Music — Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
95. My Favourite Things — The Sound of Music — Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
96. Climb Ev’ry Mountain — The Sound of Music — Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
97. You’ll Never Walk Alone — Carousel — Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
98. If I Loved You — Carousel — Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
99. Send in the Clowns — A Little Night Music — Written by Stephen Sondheim.
100. On the Street Where You Live — My Fair Lady — Written by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner.
FILM, TELEVISION AND DISNEY
Family occasions, themed events and weddings
101. When You Wish Upon a Star — Cliff Edwards, from Pinocchio — Written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington.
102. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes — Ilene Woods, from Cinderella — Written by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston.
103. Beauty and the Beast — Angela Lansbury, from Beauty and the Beast — Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
104. A Whole New World — Brad Kane and Lea Salonga, from Aladdin — Written by Alan Menken and Tim Rice.
105. Can You Feel the Love Tonight — The Lion King — Written by Elton John and Tim Rice.
106. Circle of Life — Carmen Twillie and Lebo M, from The Lion King — Written by Elton John and Tim Rice.
107. Part of Your World — Jodi Benson, from The Little Mermaid — Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
108. Under the Sea — Samuel E. Wright, from The Little Mermaid — Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
109. Once Upon a Dream — Mary Costa and Bill Shirley, from Sleeping Beauty — Written by Sammy Fain and Jack Lawrence, based on music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
110. I See the Light — Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, from Tangled — Written by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.
111. Let It Go — Idina Menzel, from Frozen — Written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
112. You’ve Got a Friend in Me — Randy Newman, from Toy Story — Written by Randy Newman.
113. Married Life — From Up — Composed by Michael Giacchino.
114. A Million Dreams — Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams, from The Greatest Showman — Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
115. Never Enough — Loren Allred, from The Greatest Showman — Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
116. This Is Me — Keala Settle and ensemble, from The Greatest Showman — Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
117. City of Stars — Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, from La La Land — Written by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
118. My Heart Will Go On — Céline Dion, from Titanic — Written by James Horner and Will Jennings.
119. Somewhere in Time — Film theme — Composed by John Barry.
120. Gabriel’s Oboe — From The Mission — Composed by Ennio Morricone.
121. Cinema Paradiso: Main Theme — Film theme — Composed by Ennio Morricone.
122. Cavatina — Associated with The Deer Hunter — Composed by Stanley Myers.
123. The Heart Asks Pleasure First — From The Piano — Composed by Michael Nyman.
124. Conquest of Paradise — Vangelis, from 1492: Conquest of Paradise — Composed by Vangelis.
125. The Pink Panther Theme — Henry Mancini’s orchestra — Composed by Henry Mancini.
NOSTALGIA AND SINGALONGS
Care homes, community groups and afternoon entertainment
126. We’ll Meet Again — Vera Lynn — Written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles.
127. The White Cliffs of Dover — Early recordings include Glenn Miller; associated with Vera Lynn — Written by Walter Kent and Nat Burton.
128. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square — Early recordings include Ray Noble and Vera Lynn — Written by Manning Sherwin and Eric Maschwitz.
129. We’ll Gather Lilacs — From Perchance to Dream — Written by Ivor Novello.
130. Keep the Home Fires Burning — First World War song — Written by Ivor Novello and Lena Guilbert Ford.
131. Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag — Music-hall song — Written by Felix Powell and George Asaf.
132. It’s a Long Way to Tipperary — Jack Judge; popularised by Florrie Forde — Written by Jack Judge and Harry Williams.
133. Daisy Bell — Popularised by Katie Lawrence — Written by Harry Dacre.
134. Down at the Old Bull and Bush — Associated with Florrie Forde — Written by Harry von Tilzer and Andrew B. Sterling.
135. Oh! I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside — Mark Sheridan — Written by John A. Glover-Kind.
136. You Are My Sunshine — Early recordings include the Pine Ridge Boys — Published songwriting credits: Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell.
137. Que Sera, Sera — Doris Day — Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans.
138. Secret Love — Doris Day, from Calamity Jane — Written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster.
139. The Deadwood Stage — Doris Day, from Calamity Jane — Written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster.
140. The Black Hills of Dakota — Doris Day and cast, from Calamity Jane — Written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster.
141. Singing the Blues — Marty Robbins — Written by Melvin Endsley.
142. Living Doll — Cliff Richard and the Drifters — Written by Lionel Bart.
143. Summer Holiday — Cliff Richard and the Shadows — Written by Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett.
144. Bachelor Boy — Cliff Richard and the Shadows — Written by Cliff Richard and Bruce Welch.
145. Congratulations — Cliff Richard — Written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter.
146. Happy Days and Lonely Nights — Ruth Etting; later Ruby Murray — Written by Billy Rose and Fred Fisher.
147. Bring Me Sunshine — The Mills Brothers; associated with Morecambe and Wise — Written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee.
148. Side by Side — Early recordings include Cliff Edwards — Written by Harry M. Woods.
149. Show Me the Way to Go Home — Published under the name Irving King — Written by Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly.
150. When You’re Smiling — Early recordings include Seger Ellis — Written by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin.
POP, SOUL AND ROCK FAVOURITES
Clubs, parties, wedding receptions and general entertainment
151. Let It Be — The Beatles — Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
152. Yesterday — The Beatles — Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
153. Hey Jude — The Beatles — Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
154. Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles — Written by George Harrison.
155. Something — The Beatles — Written by George Harrison.
156. Imagine — John Lennon — Written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
157. Piano Man — Billy Joel — Written by Billy Joel.
158. Just the Way You Are — Billy Joel — Written by Billy Joel.
159. She’s Always a Woman — Billy Joel — Written by Billy Joel.
160. New York State of Mind — Billy Joel — Written by Billy Joel.
161. Tiny Dancer — Elton John — Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
162. Rocket Man — Elton John — Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
163. Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me — Elton John — Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
164. Crocodile Rock — Elton John — Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
165. Dancing Queen — ABBA — Written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson.
166. Mamma Mia — ABBA — Written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson.
167. Thank You for the Music — ABBA — Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
168. Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond — Written by Neil Diamond.
169. I’m a Believer — The Monkees — Written by Neil Diamond.
170. Daydream Believer — The Monkees — Written by John Stewart.
171. Stand by Me — Ben E. King — Written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
172. My Girl — The Temptations — Written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White.
173. Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder — Written by Stevie Wonder.
174. You Are the Sunshine of My Life — Stevie Wonder — Written by Stevie Wonder.
175. Three Times a Lady — Commodores — Written by Lionel Richie.
BALLROOM, LATIN, MARCHES AND THEATRE-ORGAN FAVOURITES
Dances, clubs, themed shows and organ concerts
176. In the Mood — Edgar Hayes’s orchestra; later Glenn Miller — Music by Joe Garland; lyrics by Andy Razaf.
177. Moonlight Serenade — Glenn Miller’s orchestra — Music by Glenn Miller; lyrics by Mitchell Parish.
178. Pennsylvania 6-5000 — Glenn Miller’s orchestra — Written by Jerry Gray and Carl Sigman.
179. Chattanooga Choo Choo — Glenn Miller’s orchestra, from Sun Valley Serenade — Written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon.
180. American Patrol — Concert march; later arranged for Glenn Miller — Composed by Frank White Meacham.
181. Tuxedo Junction — Erskine Hawkins’s orchestra — Music by Erskine Hawkins, Bill Johnson and Julian Dash; lyrics by Buddy Feyne.
182. The Second Waltz — From Suite for Variety Orchestra — Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich.
183. The Blue Danube — Orchestral waltz — Composed by Johann Strauss II.
184. The Skaters’ Waltz — Orchestral waltz — Composed by Émile Waldteufel.
185. The Merry Widow Waltz — From The Merry Widow — Composed by Franz Lehár.
186. Fascination — Instrumental waltz; later recorded by Jane Morgan — Music by Fermo Dante Marchetti; French lyrics by Maurice de Féraudy; English lyrics by Dick Manning.
187. Charmaine — From What Price Glory? — Written by Ernö Rapée and Lew Pollack.
188. La Cumparsita — Tango — Composed by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez.
189. Blue Tango — Leroy Anderson’s orchestra — Music by Leroy Anderson; lyrics by Mitchell Parish.
190. Jealousy — Originally “Jalousie” — Music by Jacob Gade; English lyrics by Vera Bloom.
191. Spanish Eyes — Based on Bert Kaempfert’s “Moon Over Naples”; vocal version by Al Martino — Written by Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder.
192. Sway — Originally “¿Quién será?”; English version by Dean Martin — Written by Pablo Beltrán Ruiz and Luis Demetrio; English lyrics by Norman Gimbel.
193. The Girl from Ipanema — Early recording by Pery Ribeiro — Music by Antônio Carlos Jobim; Portuguese lyrics by Vinícius de Moraes; English lyrics by Norman Gimbel.
194. Brazil — Originally “Aquarela do Brasil”, recorded by Francisco Alves — Written by Ary Barroso; English lyrics by Bob Russell.
195. Tico-Tico no Fubá — Brazilian choro — Composed by Zequinha de Abreu.
196. The Dambusters March — From The Dam Busters — Composed by Eric Coates.
197. Death or Glory — Concert march — Composed by Robert Browne Hall.
198. Colonel Bogey — Concert march — Composed by Kenneth J. Alford.
199. The Liberty Bell — Concert march — Composed by John Philip Sousa.
200. Highland Cathedral — Modern pipe melody — Composed by Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb.
HYMNS, SACRED MUSIC AND REFLECTIVE SONGS
Church weddings, funerals, remembrance and reflective occasions
201. Amazing Grace — Hymn tune: NEW BRITAIN — Traditional melody; words by John Newton.
202. Abide with Me — Hymn tune: EVENTIDE — Music by William Henry Monk; words by Henry Francis Lyte.
203. The Lord’s My Shepherd — Hymn tune: CRIMOND — Music traditionally attributed to Jessie Seymour Irvine; words from the Scottish Psalter.
204. The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended — Hymn tune: ST CLEMENT — Music by Clement Cotterill Scholefield; words by John Ellerton.
205. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling — Hymn tune: BLAENWERN — Music by William Penfro Rowlands; words by Charles Wesley.
206. Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer — Hymn tune: CWM RHONDDA — Music by John Hughes; words by William Williams, translated by Peter Williams.
207. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind — Hymn tune: REPTON — Music by C. Hubert H. Parry; words by John Greenleaf Whittier.
208. Be Thou My Vision — Hymn tune: SLANE — Traditional Irish melody; English versification by Eleanor Hull, following Mary E. Byrne’s translation.
209. Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven — Hymn tune: PRAISE MY SOUL — Music by John Goss; words by Henry Francis Lyte.
210. All Things Bright and Beautiful — William Henry Monk setting — Music by William Henry Monk; words by Cecil Frances Alexander.
211. Morning Has Broken — Hymn tune: BUNESSAN — Traditional Gaelic melody; words by Eleanor Farjeon.
212. Lord of All Hopefulness — Hymn tune: SLANE — Traditional Irish melody; words by Jan Struther.
213. Make Me a Channel of Your Peace — Sebastian Temple setting — Music and adaptation by Sebastian Temple, from the anonymous Prayer of St Francis.
214. Here I Am, Lord — Also known as “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” — Written by Dan Schutte.
215. How Great Thou Art — Traditional Swedish melody — English words and musical adaptation by Stuart K. Hine, following Carl Boberg’s original text.
216. Jerusalem — Parry setting — Music by C. Hubert H. Parry; words by William Blake.
217. I Vow to Thee, My Country — Hymn tune: THAXTED — Music by Gustav Holst; words by Cecil Spring Rice.
218. O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go — Hymn tune: ST MARGARET — Music by Albert Lister Peace; words by George Matheson.
219. What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong — Written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss.
220. My Way — Frank Sinatra’s English version — Music by Claude François and Jacques Revaux; original French lyrics by Gilles Thibaut and Claude François; English lyrics by Paul Anka.
221. Time to Say Goodbye — Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman’s duet version — Music by Francesco Sartori; Italian lyrics by Lucio Quarantotto; English adaptation by Frank Peterson.
222. Wind Beneath My Wings — Early recording by Roger Whittaker; later Bette Midler — Written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley.
223. You Raise Me Up — Secret Garden featuring Brian Kennedy — Written by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham.
224. Tears in Heaven — Eric Clapton — Written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings.
225. Somewhere, My Love — Ray Conniff Singers; vocal version of “Lara’s Theme” — Written by Maurice Jarre and Paul Francis Webster.
CHRISTMAS AND SEASONAL FAVOURITES
Festive weddings, care homes, hotels and Christmas parties
226. White Christmas — Bing Crosby — Written by Irving Berlin.
227. The Christmas Song — Nat King Cole Trio — Written by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells.
228. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Judy Garland, from Meet Me in St. Louis — Written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.
229. Winter Wonderland — Early recording by Richard Himber’s orchestra — Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith.
230. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! — Vaughn Monroe — Written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn.
231. Sleigh Ride — Boston Pops instrumental version — Music by Leroy Anderson; lyrics by Mitchell Parish.
232. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Early recordings by Perry Como and Bing Crosby — Written by Meredith Willson.
233. Silver Bells — Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell, from The Lemon Drop Kid — Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans.
234. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Gene Autry’s original hit version — Written by Johnny Marks.
235. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree — Brenda Lee — Written by Johnny Marks.
236. A Holly Jolly Christmas — Quinto Sisters; later Burl Ives — Written by Johnny Marks.
237. Jingle Bell Rock — Bobby Helms — Written by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe.
238. Last Christmas — Wham! — Written by George Michael.
239. Merry Xmas Everybody — Slade — Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea.
240. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday — Wizzard — Written by Roy Wood.
241. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) — John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band — Written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
242. Wonderful Christmastime — Paul McCartney — Written by Paul McCartney.
243. Walking in the Air — Peter Auty, from The Snowman — Written by Howard Blake.
244. Somewhere in My Memory — From Home Alone — Written by John Williams and Leslie Bricusse.
245. Silent Night — Traditional Austrian Christmas carol — Music by Franz Xaver Gruber; words by Joseph Mohr.
246. O Holy Night — French Christmas song — Music by Adolphe Adam; French words by Placide Cappeau; English translation by John Sullivan Dwight.
247. O Come, All Ye Faithful — Hymn tune: ADESTE FIDELES — Traditionally attributed to John Francis Wade; English translation by Frederick Oakeley and others.
248. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Hymn tune: MENDELSSOHN — Music by Felix Mendelssohn, adapted by William H. Cummings; words by Charles Wesley, altered by George Whitefield and others.
249. In the Bleak Midwinter — Hymn tune: CRANHAM — Music by Gustav Holst; words by Christina Rossetti.
250. Joy to the World — Hymn tune: ANTIOCH — Music arranged by Lowell Mason, drawing on Handel; words by Isaac Watts.
"We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 1 parking space."
"Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig."
"We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue."
"Yes, we’re happy to play music before as I am a DJ as well, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."
175 years of Cunard - resident pianist at thistle hotel Liverpool
"My taste in music is wonderfully eclectic – I draw inspiration from a huge range of genres and artists. I've been most influenced by the soulful storytelling of Elton John, the dynamic showmanship of Freddie Mercury, the intricate harmonies of the Beatles, and the timeless elegance of Nina Simone. As a performer, I admire anyone who can evoke deep emotion with just a few notes.
Choosing a favourite artist is nearly impossible, but if I had to pick, I’d say Whitney Houston – not just for her music, but for her fearless reinvention, theatricality, and emotional depth.
The greatest song of all time? For me, it's 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' It’s bold, dramatic, genre-defying, and emotionally charged – everything I aspire to bring into my performances." it also came out on the day that I was born
**“I’ve been a working musician for many years now, with experience spanning weddings, funerals, care homes, parties, and formal concerts. I play both piano and organ, and I also DJ and provide background or feature entertainment for a wide range of events.
My journey began in churches and community settings, where I first played organ and piano for local events and services. Word of mouth quickly helped me grow, and soon I was being asked to perform at weddings and private events. From there, I expanded into DJ work and care home entertainment, combining my musical versatility with a real love of connecting with people.
Now, I run a full-time music business — Richard Ellis Hawley Music / Rick & Rowen Entertainments — offering everything from solo performances to full-day wedding packages. My work is all about bringing joy, passion, and professionalism to every setting, whether it’s a quiet memorial or a lively birthday celebration.”**
We love playing at all sorts of events but weddings are our favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing."
A: I perform for weddings, funerals, christenings, memorials, private parties, and corporate functions.
A: I cover classical, pop, jazz, hymns, showtunes, and more. I’m happy to tailor the music to suit your occasion
"We normally arrive 1 hour in advance to set up. We’re happy to cater for our customer's needs to suit the audience.
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."
"We can get specific songs before the event but we have no limit . The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."
Previous customers would describe us as a well organised "set up" that caters for the occasion
A: Yes, I have a professional Yamaha keyboard with quality backing sounds for venues without instruments.
65th Birthday Party
Annual Sports Presentation (corporate event) Ramside Hall
Netball Presentation Party (children & adults)
21st Birthday Party
Sing-a-Long at a Stroke Club
Kareoke & Social Night Whitburn Social Club
Goth Wedding Reception
Evening Wedding Reception Knitsley Mill
Ramside Hall
Hotels
Pubs
Clubs
Care Homes
Stroke Club
Churches across England, New Zealand and Australia
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Film / TV
Opera
Musical Theatre
Medieval / Early Music
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Bluegrass
Ceilidh
Folk Rock
Irish Rock
Rockabilly
Traditional English Folk
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Traditional Welsh Folk
Jazz
Blues
Cabaret
Dixieland / Ragtime
Gypsy Jazz
Latin Jazz
Postmodern Jukebox Jazz
Swing
Barbershop
Christmas
Military
Church Music
Electronic
House
Techno
Ibiza Club
Gospel
Easy Listening
Background Music
Originals
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Disco
Funk
Hip Hop
Karaoke
Motown
R&B
Soul
Tribute
Vintage
Rock
Britpop
Classic Rock
Heavy Metal
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Alternative Rock
World Music
African Music
Arabic Music
Asian Music
Bavarian Oompah
Bollywood
Bhangra
Brazilian
Caribbean
Cuban
Flamenco
French Music
German Music
Greek Music
Hawaiian Music
Indian Music
Italian Music
Jewish / Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Russian Music
Salsa
Samba
Ska
Spanish Music
Tango
PAT tested
DJ / background music options
Lighting system included
Public liability insurance
Uses backing tracks
Instrumental
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
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