Don Estelle Pickfords man in one episode (1969) and an ARP Warden called Gerald in three more (1970). He eventually landed the role of Gunner "Lofty" Sugden in the British sitcom, "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" which was first broadcast in 1974 and ran until 1981. Windsor Davies often took the micky out of Lofty in the episodes. The character was given the ironic nickname of "Lofty" because of Estelle's short stature. Estelle had a powerful tenor voice, and had a Number 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with a semi-comic version of "Whispering Grass", followed by a cover
It's a Miracle (Barry Manilow song) hit, spending two weeks at the top spot. It was his second and final number-one song in that nation, and is ranked as the 25th biggest Canadian hit of 1975. The song describes the rigors of a long concert tour across America. The "miracle" is coming home and rediscovering love and intimacy after having gone for a protracted time without it. Once the singer returns home, he is determined to never leave again. It's a Miracle (Barry Manilow song) "It's a Miracle" is a 1975 single by Barry Manilow and was the second release from his album, "Barry Manilow II".