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Barbara Windsor (born 1937) had a long career as an actress, but also sang several singles in the 1960s, including the 1967 novelty tune "Don't Dig Twiggy," referring to the slender body type of the model Twiggy. Barbara passed away at age 83 on December 10, 2020. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
# Barbara Windsor's Recordings This small body of work merits attention as a fascinating artifact of 1960s popular culture, capturing a moment when entertainers casually moved between acting and recording. Windsor's singles reveal how mainstream media engaged with contemporary trends—her novelty recordings about fashion icons and cultural figures offer a window into the preoccupations of the era. Rather than dismissing these as mere curiosities, they demonstrate the playful irreverence of mid-century British entertainment, where an established actress could comment on social moments through song. The recordings also illustrate how women performers navigated the industry's expectations, blending comedy with musical credibility in ways that shaped British pop culture's tone and sensibility.
You've Got A Friend
Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be

Smile
Old Time Music Hall (Barbara Windsor and Friends)
What A Comedy Carry On - Songs and Sketches from the Carry On Team

Laugh A Minute
Oh! What A Carry On
Songs From Guys & Dolls
What a Carry On (Original Songs from the Carry on Movies)
Ooh Matron - The Sounds of Carry On Comedy (Remastered)
Christmas with Joe Longthorne & Friends
Mum Knows Best 2 - The Album