“Winchester Cathedral” is a song by the British band The New Vaudeville Band. It was released as a single in 1966 and later included on their album of the same name, “Winchester Cathedral.”
The song is known for its playful and retro sound, evoking the music of the 1920s and 1930s vaudeville era. “Winchester Cathedral” features a catchy melody, jazzy brass instrumentation, and lead vocals with a distinctive British accent. The song’s lyrics whimsically describe a narrator’s visit to the fictional Winchester Cathedral and a humorous encounter with a woman.
“Winchester Cathedral” was a commercial success and became The New Vaudeville Band’s signature song. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and also achieved chart success in the United Kingdom.
The song is celebrated for its vintage charm and the band’s ability to capture the spirit of vaudeville entertainment. While The New Vaudeville Band’s career was relatively short, “Winchester Cathedral” remains a classic example of their music and the 1960s music scene.
