Historical Artist Profile
P J Proby
Biography & Overview
P. J. Proby (born James Marcus Smith; November 6, 1938) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.
Proby recorded the singles "Hold Me", "Somewhere", and "Maria". In 2008, EMI released the greatest hits album Best of the EMI Years 1961–1972. He still writes and records on his own independent record label, Select Records, and performs in the UK in Sixties-themed concerts.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"Niki Hoeky"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #23
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
12 Charted Tracks
"Hold Me"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #3
"Somewhe"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #6
"Together"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #8
"Maria"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #8
"I Apologise"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #11
"Let The Water Run Down"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #19
"You'Ve Come Back"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #25
"That Means A Lot"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #30
"It'S Your Day Today"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #32
"To Make A Big Man Cry"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #34
"I Can'T Make It Alone"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #37
"Yesterday Has Gone"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #58