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Gilbert O'Sullivan 1971-1997
Gilbert O'Sullivan 1971-1997
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Gilbert O’Sullivan captured the public imagination with his quirky lyrics, melodic songs and audacious Charlie Chaplin-inspired image.
Fondly remembered for a string of ‘70s hits including ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’, ‘Nothing Rhymed’ and ‘Get Down’, Gilbert O’Sullivan captured the public imagination with his quirky lyrics, melodic songs and audacious Charlie Chaplin-inspired image. In 1972, he became the biggest selling British-based solo artist in the world as his singles topped the charts in seven countries. Hundreds of artists have recorded his songs, including Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Neil Diamond, Bobby Darin and the Pet Shop Boys featuring Elton John. Famous fans include Paul Weller, Chris Difford of Squeeze and Morrissey. He has won three Ivor Novello awards, as well as ASCAP and BMI awards and three Grammy nominations. His chart record includes 14 UK top 40 singles, two number ones, and 13 top tens in his native Ireland. Although his run of chart success ended in 1980, Gilbert has continued to tour and write songs. This book focuses on the 12 albums he released during the first part of his career, as well as his pre-fame recordings from the 1960s, B-sides, live albums and other rarities, some 200 songs. The book also chronicles Gilbert’s career year by year, discussing concert and TV appearances, interviews and press reviews.
Fondly remembered for a string of ‘70s hits including ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’, ‘Nothing Rhymed’ and ‘Get Down’, Gilbert O’Sullivan captured the public imagination with his quirky lyrics, melodic songs and audacious Charlie Chaplin-inspired image. In 1972, he became the biggest selling British-based solo artist in the world as his singles topped the charts in seven countries. Hundreds of artists have recorded his songs, including Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Neil Diamond, Bobby Darin and the Pet Shop Boys featuring Elton John. Famous fans include Paul Weller, Chris Difford of Squeeze and Morrissey. He has won three Ivor Novello awards, as well as ASCAP and BMI awards and three Grammy nominations. His chart record includes 14 UK top 40 singles, two number ones, and 13 top tens in his native Ireland. Although his run of chart success ended in 1980, Gilbert has continued to tour and write songs. This book focuses on the 12 albums he released during the first part of his career, as well as his pre-fame recordings from the 1960s, B-sides, live albums and other rarities, some 200 songs. The book also chronicles Gilbert’s career year by year, discussing concert and TV appearances, interviews and press reviews.
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