Denise Nolan
Denise Nolan | |
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| Born | 6 April 1952 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, television personality |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Television | Top of the Pops |
| Partner | Tom Anderson |
| Family | Anne Nolan (sister) Maureen Nolan (sister) Linda Nolan (sister) Bernie Nolan (sister) Coleen Nolan (sister) Jake Roche (nephew) |
| Website | www |
Denise Nolan (born 6 April 1952) is an Irish singer, songwriter and actress. She is best known for being a member of The Nolans.[1]
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
Nolan was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 6 April 1952, the third of eight children born to Tommy and Maureen Nolan (15 December 1926 – 30 December 2007), with sisters Anne, Maureen, Linda, Bernie, and Coleen and brothers Tommy and Brian.[1] The family lived in Raheny, a suburb of Dublin, before moving to Blackpool, England in 1962.[1]
The Nolans[edit]
Denise, along with her sisters, were a part of the singing group The Nolans. The Nolans had a number one hit in 1979 with their song I'm in the Mood for Dancing. It charted at no.2 on Irish music charts, and was no. 1 on charts in Japan and South Africa. Denise then left the group for a long period of time.
Denise Nolan previously starred in London's musical Blood Brothers as Mrs Johnson.[2]
Later works[edit]
In February 2020, it was announced that Nolan and her sisters would appear in a new TV series for Quest Red, The Nolans Go Cruising,[3] a rival show to Channel 5's award-winning Cruising with Jane McDonald. Denise appeared in the second series, in which she performed both solo and as part of the group.[4]
In 2022, Denise Nolan released her debut album For You, My Love, singing songs from “The Great American Songbook” and Frank Sinatra.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Nolan has been in a relationship with musician Tom Anderson for more than 40 years. The couple live between Blackpool and Los Angeles.[6]
Discography[edit]
Studio Albums[edit]
| Year | Title | Details |
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| 1972 | The Singing Nolans |
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| 1975 | The Nolan Sisters |
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| 1978 | 20 Giant Hits |
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| 1979 | Nolan Sisters |
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| 1984 | Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! |
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| 1986 | Tenderly |
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| 1991 | Playback Part 2 |
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| Rock and Rolling Idol |
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| Tidal Wave |
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| 1992 | The Hottest Place on Earth |
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| Please Don't |
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| 2005 | The Nolans Sing Momoe 2005 |
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EPs and mini-albums[edit]
| Year | Title | Details |
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| 1972 | The Singing Nolans (Silent Night) |
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| 1983 | Greatest Original Hits – 4 Track E.P. |
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| 1984 | The Nolans |
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Singles[edit]
| Single | Year |
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| "Blackpool" (as the Singing Nolans) | 1972 |
| "But I Do" (as the Nolan Sisters) | 1974 |
| "(Won't You) Make a Little Sunshine Shine" (as Nolan Sisters) | 1975 |
| "Rain" (as the Nolan Sisters) | 1976 |
| "Thanks for Calling" (as Nolan Sisters) | |
| "When You Are a King" (as the Nolan Sisters) | |
| "Love Transformation" (as Nolan Sisters) | 1977 |
| "Love Bandit" (as Nolan Sisters) | |
| "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" (as the Nolan Sisters) | 1978 |
| "Harry My Honolulu Lover" (as Nolan Sisters) | 1979 |
| "Spirit, Body and Soul" (as Nolan Sisters) | |
| "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" | |
| "Dressed to Kill" | 1983 |
| "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" (Japan-only release) | 1985 |
| "Goodbye Nothin' to Say" | |
| "Let's Spend the Night Together" | 1986 |
| "I'm in the Mood for Dancin '89" (re-recording) | 1989 |
| "Take Me All" (Japan-only release) | 1991 |
| "Rock and Rolling Idol" (Japan-only release) | |
| "Tidal Wave" (Japan-only release) | |
| "Sexy Music" (re-recording; Japan-only release) | |
| "Colourful Nolans" (Japan-only release) | 1992 |
| "Mother Earth" (Japan-only release) | |
| "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" (re-recording) | 1995 |
| "Won't Be Long" (Japan-only release) | 2006 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Larkin, Colin (1998). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 3rd Edition Volume V: Louvin, Charlie-Paul, Clarence. London: Macmillan. p. 3969. ISBN 0-333-74134-X.
- ^ "Solo Sistser - Denise Nolan". The Irish World. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "The Nolans announce exciting new family show in the Mood for Cruising". Goodtoknow.co.uk. 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Denise Nolan rejoins The Nolans for first time in 43 years for TV performance". Retropopmagazine.com. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Denise Nolan - For You, My Love". ConcornMusic. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Denise Nolan: I was a wreck and couldn't sing live but Linda and Judy saved me". DailyExpress. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
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