Denise Nolan

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Denise Nolan
Born (1952-04-06) 6 April 1952 (age 73)
Dublin, Ireland
OccupationSinger
Years active1974–present
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. 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 (26 September 1925 – 1998) and Maureen Nolan (15 December 1926 – 30 December 2007), who also had Anne, Maureen, Linda, Bernie and Coleen, plus Tommy and Brian. [1] The family lived in Raheny, a suburb of Dublin, before moving to Blackpool, England in 1962. [1]

The Nolans

Nolan, alongside her sisters, was part of the singing group The Nolan Sisters. With them, she achieved fame throughout the 1970s, including a top-three album. In 1978, she left the group to start a solo career, performing in cabaret and on board cruise ships, and supporting major acts on their national UK tours. She also had a successful panto career, appearing in more than 25 productions.

Later works

Nolan starred in London's musical Blood Brothers as Mrs Johnson. [2]

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 . Nolan appeared in the second series, in which she performed both solo and as part of the group. [4]

In 2022, 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

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 Larkin, Colin, ed. (1998). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 3rd Edition Volume V: Louvin, Charlie-Paul, Clarence. London: Macmillan. p. 3969. ISBN   0-333-74134-X.
  2. "Solo Sister - Denise Nolan". The Irish World . 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. White, Jack (19 February 2020). "The Nolans announce exciting new family show in the Mood for Cruising". Goodtoknow.co.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  4. Gotto, Connor (29 August 2021). "Denise Nolan rejoins The Nolans for first time in 43 years for TV performance". Retropopmagazine.com. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  5. "Denise Nolan - For You, My Love". ConcornMusic. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  6. Barber, Richard (29 August 2020). "Denise Nolan: I was a wreck and couldn't sing live but Linda and Judy saved me". DailyExpress. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  7. Underwood, Mitya (22 June 2024). "Denise Nolan wedding exclusive as star, 72, weds fiancé after 47 years". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2024.