The Laughing Policeman (song) The Laughing Policeman (song) "The Laughing Policeman" is a music hall song by Charles Penrose (published under the pseudonym Charles Jolly). In June 1922, Penrose made the first recording of this song, which was released on Regal Records G-7816. The version more usually heard was recorded on 22 April 1926 and released on Columbia Records 4014 and later FB 1184. The composition of the song is officially credited to his wife Mabel under the pseudonym "Billie Grey"; however, the music and melody are taken from "The Laughing Song" by George W. Johnson which was originally recorded in the 1890s. The
Lynden David Hall Lynden David Hall Lynden David Hall (7 May 1974 – 14 February 2006) was an award-winning English singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer who emerged during the late 1990s as part of the neo soul movement. Born in Wandsworth, South London, he won the "best newcomer" accolade at the 1998 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards. In 1999, he was the first UK performer ever voted "Best Male Artist" by the readers of Britain's "Blues & Soul" magazine. His debut album, "Medicine 4 My Pain", as well as the singles "Do I Qualify" and "Sexy Cinderella", had an instant appeal