Gilbert O'Sullivan

Not to be confused with Gilbert and Sullivan.

Gilbert O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan on TopPop in 1974
O'Sullivan on TopPop in 1974
Background information
Birth nameRaymond Edward O'Sullivan
Born (1946-12-01) 1 December 1946 (age 77)
Waterford, Ireland
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
DiscographyGilbert O'Sullivan discography
Years active1967–present
LabelsCurrent
Union Square (2007–2010; 2013–present)
Former
MAM (1967–1978)
CBS (1978–1986)
Ultraphone (1986–1988)
Dover (1989–1990)
Park Records (1991–2000)
EMI (2000–2007)
Victor (2007)
Hypertension (2011–2013)
Websitewww.gilbertosullivan.co.uk

Raymond Edward "Gilbert" O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946) is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits such as "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down".[1] His songs are often marked by his distinctive, percussive piano playing style[2] and observational lyrics using word play.[3]

Born in Waterford, Ireland, O'Sullivan settled in Swindon, England, as a child. In 1967, he began pursuing a career in music. Worldwide, he has charted 16 top 40 records including six No. 1 songs, the first of which was 1970's "Nothing Rhymed". Across his career, he has recorded 19 studio albums. The music magazine Record Mirror voted O'Sullivan the top UK male singer of 1972.[4] He has received three Ivor Novello Awards, including "Songwriter of the Year" in 1973.[5]

  1. ^ "Gilbert O'Sullivan Articles". Gilbertosullivan.net. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Sodajerker was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Interview: Gilbert O Sullivan was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 411. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ "Biography". Gilbert O'Sullivan. Retrieved 3 April 2018.