Denise Nolan

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Denise Nolan
Born (1952-04-06) 6 April 1952 (age 72)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, television personality
Years active1974–present
Television Top of the Pops
Spouse
Tom Anderson
(m. 2024)
Family Anne Nolan (sister)
Maureen Nolan (sister)
Linda Nolan (sister)
Bernie Nolan (sister)
Coleen Nolan (sister)
Jake Roche (nephew)
Website www.denisenolan.co.uk

Denise Nolan (born 6 April 1952) is an Irish singer, songwriter and actress. She was a member of The Nolans. [1]

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Biography

Early life

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

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

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

Nolan has been in a relationship with musician Tom Anderson since 1977. The couple live between Blackpool and Los Angeles and got married in June 2024. [6] [7]

Discography

Studio Albums

YearTitleDetails
1972The Singing Nolans
  • Released: June 1972
  • Label: Nevis
  • Formats: LP
1975The Nolan Sisters
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Hanover Grand
  • Formats: LP
197820 Giant Hits
  • Released: 7 July 1978
  • Label: Target
  • Formats: LP, MC
  • Released in Japan in February 1981
1979 Nolan Sisters
  • Released: 19 November 1979
  • Label: Epic
  • Formats: LP, MC
  • Released in Japan as Dancing Sisters
1984 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
  • Released: 1 November 1984
  • Label: Towerbell
  • Formats: CD, LP, MC
1986Tenderly
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Stoic/Spartan
  • Formats: LP
1991 Playback Part 2
Rock and Rolling Idol
  • Released: 21 August 1991
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD
  • Kyōko Koizumi cover album
  • Japan-only release
Tidal Wave
  • Released: 21 September 1991
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD
  • J-pop cover album
  • Japan-only release
1992 The Hottest Place on Earth
  • Released: 21 May 1992
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD
  • Featuring Princess Princess cover songs
  • Japan-only release
Please Don't
  • Released: 23 September 1992
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD
  • Kayōkyoku cover album
  • Japan-only release
2005 The Nolans Sing Momoe 2005
  • Released: 19 January 2005
  • Label: SMDR GT Music
  • Formats: CD
  • Japan-only release
  • Re-recording of Playback Part 2

EPs and mini-albums

YearTitleDetails
1972The Singing Nolans ( Silent Night )
  • Released: December 1972
  • Label: Nevis
  • Formats: 7" EP
1983Greatest Original Hits – 4 Track E.P.
  • Released: March 1983
  • Label: Epic
  • Formats: 7" EP
1984The Nolans
  • Released: March 1984
  • Label: Scoop 33
  • Formats: 7" EP, MC

Singles

SingleYear
"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

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