Gilbert O'Sullivan

Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan
	O'Sullivan on TopPop in 1974
Background information
Birth name	Raymond Edward O'Sullivan
Born	1 December 1946 (age 77); Waterford, Ireland
Genres	Pop; soft rock; easy listening;
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals; piano;
Discography	Gilbert O'Sullivan discography
Years active	1967–present
Labels	Current; 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)
Website	www.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]

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

[1] "Gilbert O'Sullivan Articles". Gilbertosullivan.net. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2012.

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[Interview:_Gilbert_O_Sullivan-3] Cite error: The named reference Interview: Gilbert O Sullivan was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[British_Hit_Singles_&_Albums-4] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 411. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[official_biog-5] "Biography". Gilbert O'Sullivan. Retrieved 3 April 2018.

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