Lee Marvin

A brace of tunes for you to get your rocks off too over the bank holiday weekend; for the more sedate moments here's Lee Marvin's 'Wand'rin' Star' from the 'Paint Your Wagon' soundtrack. Perfect for a little star-gazing. Lee Marvin- Wand'rin' Star More from the canon of Ashford & Simpson in the shape of Marlena's 'California Soul'; A stone cold carnival classic, we feature the Mad Decent/Diplo version from a couple of years back. Marlena Shaw- California Soul (Diplo/Mad Decent Remix...Read Full Story

Lee Marvin, star of such films as Cat Ballou and The Dirty Dozen , died more than 20 years ago.  So why is his family fighting in court now?  Not only are they fighting, but his wife is trying to evict their daughter from her home.   The Tucson Citizen recently reported in this article that Lee's daughter, Wendy King, has been living with her family in the house for 25 years.  This house, however, is owned by Lee Marvin's trust.  Lee's widow, Pamela -- Wendy's own mother -- is the trustee...Read Full Story

One of the most unlikely UK Number One hits was the second to appear at the top of the rankings in 1970: Wand’rin’ Star by Lee Marvin. Although the movie of Paint Your Wagon was a box office flop, its accompanying soundtrack became very popular. Lee Marvin was cast in the film as Ben Rumson, and decided to record his own vocals. This particular track took off and featured Marvin’s gruff and gravelly voice, often described as one that could unblock drains. It remained at Number One for...Read Full Story

Lee Marvin, star of such films as Cat Ballou and The Dirty Dozen , died more than 20 years ago.  So why is his family fighting in court now?  Not only are they fighting, but his wife is trying to evict their daughter from her home.   The Tucson Citizen recently reported in this article that Lee's daughter, Wendy King, has been living with her family in the house for 25 years.  This house, however, is owned by Lee Marvin's trust.  Lee's widow, Pamela -- Wendy's own mother -- is the trustee...Read Full Story

As is my wont, I have watched a ridiculous number of films over the last week or so -- some vaguely entertaining and some absolutely appalling ("Year One" or "Observe and Report" anyone?). However one of these movies has lodged itself firmly in my mind and I keep thinking about it. There is always a frisson of excitement and pleasure when I come across a film of which I knew nothing previously; this French flick starring Lee Marvin in one of his last roles before his death in 1987 was...Read Full Story