hits (like "Make It Easy on Yourself"), which were aided by engineer Peter Olliff. The more classical sounding Walker Brothers arrangements were frequently handled by Reg Guest. Franz and Olliff continued to work with Scott Walker on the singer's early solo albums, in which he developed a more serious and sombre approach to both repertoire and vocals. Walker and Franz were personal friends, and Franz arranged for Scott to study with British vocal instructor Freddie Winrose, who taught the singer much about breath control. However, Franz could not continue working with Walker after the singer left Philips to sign with CBS records in 1973, except to give valuable advice. Personal life and death He married his secretary, Moira Creamer, in 1966. His younger brother, Harold, worked as a promotion man for EMI Music Publishing. Franz would consume copious cups of tea and cigarettes at any time of day, but especially during recording sessions. He was proud of his Rolls-Royce car, which he bought from Philips artist, Sir Harry Secombe. Franz, who was known as the "last of the great pros", died of a heart attack in 1977 whilst in London's Brompton Hospital, at the age of 54. A memorial service was held for him at St Martin-in-the-Fields soon afterwards. Production credits Franz produced ten UK number ones enjoying, in total, twenty eight weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart. "Let's Have Another Party" – Winifred Atwell (1954) "Lay Down Your Arms" – Anne Shelton (1956) "The Garden of Eden" – Frankie Vaughan (1957) "As I Love You" – Shirley Bassey (1959) "Tower of Strength" – Frankie Vaughan (1961) "Juliet" – The Four Pennies (1964) "Make It Easy on Yourself" – The Walker Brothers (1965) "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" – The Walker Brothers (1966) "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" – Dusty Springfield (1966) "Welcome Home" – Peters and Lee (1973) References External links Johnny Franz biography 1922 births 1977 deaths People from Holloway, London English record producers