KEY CHANGES is a funny, gripping and candid memoir written and presented by beloved composer-performer Denis King, renowned for his timeless 'Black Beauty' theme, but also for over 20 hit musicals and a career which began in the 50s at the age of 14. Legendary artists he's worked with include Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Stephen Sondheim, Albert Finney, Dame Edna, Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Alan Ayckbourn, Dudley Moore, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Sinatra, Judy Garland.. With Denis performing much of his own music, this is a poignant, frank, hugely entertaining story of 70 years in showbiz!
DENIS KING'S KEY CHANGES - A Glorious Musical Memoir Podcast
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KEY CHANGES is a funny, gripping and candid memoir written and presented by beloved composer-performer Denis King, renowned for his timeless 'Black Beauty' theme, but also for over 20 hit musicals and a career which began in the 50s at the age of 14. Legendary artists he's worked with include Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Stephen Sondheim, Albert Finney, Dame Edna, Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Alan Ayckbourn, Dudley Moore, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Sinatra, Judy Garland.. With Denis performing much of his own music, this is a poignant, frank, hugely entertaining story of 70 years in showbiz!
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February 17, 2026
Key Changes - Episode Thirteen - Pianos, Pantos and Peacefulness
<p>These are the musical memoirs of <strong>Denis King</strong>, beloved composer of over twenty hit musicals, countless TV theme tunes and hundreds of (very familiar!) advertising jingles. </p><p>Best known for his timeless 'Black Beauty' theme, Denis is also the composer of the classic musical 'Privates On Parade' as well as 'Stepping Out', 'A Saint She Ain't' and many more. He has been Alan Ayckbourn's long-time musical collaborator, and has worked as a composer/conductor/musician with most of the great names in popular entertainment of the past fifty years. These include: include Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Stephen Sondheim, Albert Finney, Barry Humphries (Dame Edna), Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Dudley Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Sammy Davis Jnr, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Cahn, Howard Keel and Judy Garland. </p><p>But before all of that, in the 1950s, Denis was one-third of Britain's first ever 'boy band' and enjoyed huge – if now forgotten – success.</p><p><strong>Key Changes</strong> is Denis's funny, gripping and candid memoir of that remarkable career, which began at the age of 13 and took him to the heights of theatre, film and TV. With Denis performing much of his own music, he tells stories, remembers showbusiness legends, spills the beans on numerous celebrities - great and small - and describes a life in entertainment from behind the scenes.</p><p>In this final episode<strong>, Episode Thirteen</strong>, Denis reminisces on his extraordinary career and brings us right up to date with the latest chapter in his musical journey. He recalls some of the more surprising perils of being a piano-player, and adds his own insights into why all the world's a stage (or at least can feel like it). </p><p>This is a funny and touching finale to a story about the romance, the adversities, the peaks, the troughs, but ultimately the joy of a life lived in music. </p>
February 17, 2026
Key Changes - Episode Twelve - Generalities, a Judas and a Genius
<p>These are the musical memoirs of <strong>Denis King</strong>, beloved composer of over twenty hit musicals, countless TV theme tunes and hundreds of (very familiar!) advertising jingles. </p><p>Best known for his timeless 'Black Beauty' theme, Denis is also the composer of the classic musical 'Privates On Parade' as well as 'Stepping Out', 'A Saint She Ain't' and many more. He has been Alan Ayckbourn's long-time musical collaborator, and has worked as a composer/conductor/musician with most of the great names in popular entertainment of the past fifty years. These include: include Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Stephen Sondheim, Albert Finney, Barry Humphries (Dame Edna), Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Dudley Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Sammy Davis Jnr, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Cahn, Howard Keel and Judy Garland. </p><p>But before all of that, in the 1950s, Denis was one-third of Britain's first ever 'boy band' and enjoyed huge – if now forgotten – success.</p><p><strong>Key Changes</strong> is Denis's funny, gripping and candid memoir of that remarkable career, which began at the age of 13 and took him to the heights of theatre, film and TV. With Denis performing much of his own music, he tells stories, remembers showbusiness legends, spills the beans on numerous celebrities - great and small - and describes a life in entertainment from behind the scenes.</p><p>In <strong>Episode Twelve </strong>Denis sets out a few Golden Rules for working in musical theatre. These include a few dos and don'ts for anyone who comes into contact with it - in whatever capacity. But he also shares some lessons - good and downright bad - that he's learned from the very greatest exponents of the art. </p>
February 17, 2026
Key Changes - Episode Eleven - Friendship, Friction and Failure
<p>These are the musical memoirs of <strong>Denis King</strong>, beloved composer of over twenty hit musicals, countless TV theme tunes and hundreds of (very familiar!) advertising jingles. </p><p>Best known for his timeless 'Black Beauty' theme, Denis is also the composer of the classic musical 'Privates On Parade' as well as 'Stepping Out', 'A Saint She Ain't' and many more. He has been Alan Ayckbourn's long-time musical collaborator, and has worked as a composer/conductor/musician with most of the great names in popular entertainment of the past fifty years. These include: include Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Stephen Sondheim, Albert Finney, Barry Humphries (Dame Edna), Maureen Lipman, Elaine Stritch, Dudley Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Sammy Davis Jnr, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Cahn, Howard Keel and Judy Garland. </p><p>But before all of that, in the 1950s, Denis was one-third of Britain's first ever 'boy band' and enjoyed huge – if now forgotten – success.</p><p><strong>Key Changes</strong> is Denis's funny, gripping and candid memoir of that remarkable career, which began at the age of 13 and took him to the heights of theatre, film and TV. With Denis performing much of his own music, he tells stories, remembers showbusiness legends, spills the beans on numerous celebrities - great and small - and describes a life in entertainment from behind the scenes.</p><p>In <strong>Episode Eleven</strong> Denis reflects upon two opposing aspects of musical collaboration. Working closely with other artists who are equally passionate about their work can produce sparks which light up the stage and brighten the lives of all involved. But they can also cause things to burst into flames and lead to calamity. </p>
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