The songs and music
KENNY HERBERT is an Edinburgh songwriter who has been working on the music scene for many years having been inspired throughout his life by the music of Paul McCartney. Over the years he has always written and recorded original music and insists the reward is being able to write and perform new material that people can enjoy and relate to. Along with his solo writing Kenny has co-written with various writers including 'Pilots' David Paton, Scottish Guitar legend Rab Howat and one of the UK's top soul jazz artistes, the London based brilliant Ola Onabule. He has tried to keep all his music as honest as possible with timeless melodies and lyrics written from the heart. From the music he has written and recorded over the years he has built up a catalogue of songs, some of which are previewed and available to buy on this site.
Kenny says—"My latest album 'ALL OF MY DAYS' was recorded by David Paton and through his support and musical talent I have completed an album of self penned songs that I am really proud of. Again, these are all heartfelt compositions written and performed because of my own experiences in life. Over the years recording with Davie in Denia, Spain, Abbey Road 2, London and in my hometown of Edinburgh has been a real joy and the fulfilment of a life long ambition, long may it continue". For further information please email:

DAVID PATON first came to be noticed as the lead singer and writer in 'Pilot' writing No.1 hit songs including 'Magic' and 'January', then going on to collaborate with various major artists such as Kate Bush, The Alan Parsons Project and Paul McCartney. He also completed years of touring the world and recording as bass guitarist with Elton John, including playing at 'Live Aid' in '85. Along with working with Kenny, David is currently continuing to produce his own material and also write and sing with Japanese band 'Beagle Hat' whilst still managing to fit in sell out gigs in Australia and Japan. For further information please: visit www.davidpatonsongs.com

Last Song At Abbey Road

The 'Beatlesque' album was recorded with 11 song guitar based fun songs with a 5 piece band and string productions. Recorded at Abbey Road and Heartbeat Studios. With all words and music by Kenny Herbert & Ed Jones. All vocals by Kenny Herbert. Produced by David Valentine.

"This album is dedicated to John, Paul, George & Ringo. Since 1963 their words and melodies have stayed with me through all the happy and sad times. Growing up listening to the Beatles gave me the inspiration to sing, and the ambition to write music. Being able to record at the best known studio in the world....... 'The Beatles Studio 2' Abbey road was for me, the fulfilment of a dream, and one which I will remember for the rest of my Life".

2007 was a good year for Kenny and Rab

This last year we have recorded ‘Famous Faces on a Bar room wall‘ 13 songs again written from the heart and as I always say ”the music is the reward“. We have played a good few gigs recently and the new stuff gets great reaction.

We make an annual pilgrimage to Merseyside every August for the Mathew Street Festival, where we play live at the The White Star Bar, singing our own stuff and also the music that has influenced us and generations of people from all warpes of life, throughout the world. We try and write strong melodic songs and continue to perform with the same enthusiasm and excitement that the Beatles always had.In August we performed a live set on Spencer Leighs show on BBC Radio Merseyside along with a 5 hour session at the White Star Bar......unbeatable!!!

Just a quick mention of a fantastic day I had in October by special invite to see Paul McCartney. A private jet from Edinburgh took David Paton, John Glen and myself to Paris for a one off show at the Olympia. It was a small gig no more than 2000. We were VIPS and watched Macca rehearse all the Beatles stuff at the sound check (2 hours) then the show and attended the after show party. A magical unforgettable day to see our all time hero!!!
We try to get down to record in Abbey Road 2 when we can (or afford it) it is truly the best studio I have worked in and on the occasions I have been there the memories will stay with me all my life. Just to have recorded in the place the Fab Four had done it all is a unique and unforgettable experience. On all my songs I have try not to copy the Beatles (which is impossible) but to keep the feel of all the great melodies from the 60’s. Into January 2008, and Rab Howat and myself are again writing and recording new material with David Paton at his Edinburgh Studio. Our next gigs will be in March.