Stan Butcher (1920–1987) was a distinguished British pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader renowned for his contributions to jazz and easy-listening music. After serving in a military band during World War II, he collaborated with notable orchestras, including those led by Joe Daniels and Freddy Randall. In the 1960s, Butcher led the big band His Birds and Brass, producing acclaimed easy-listening albums for Columbia and Fontana. His instrumental rendition of "Morningtown Ride" became the theme for BBC Radio 1's "Junior Choice." Butcher also co-composed the song "Sing, Little Birdie," which secured second place in the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Butcher?utm_source=openai))