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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
TelevisionTop of the Pops
Spouse
Tom Anderson
(m. 2024)
FamilyAnne Nolan (sister)
Maureen Nolan (sister)
Linda Nolan (sister)
Bernie Nolan (sister)
Coleen Nolan (sister)
Jake Roche (nephew)
Websitewww.denisenolan.co.uk

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

Biography

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Early life

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Studio Albums

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Year Title Details
1972 The Singing Nolans
  • Released: June 1972
  • Label: Nevis
  • Formats: LP
1975 The Nolan Sisters
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Hanover Grand
  • Formats: LP
1978 20 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
1986 Tenderly
  • 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

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

Singles

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Single Year
"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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Solo Sistser - Denise Nolan". The Irish World. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. ^ "The Nolans announce exciting new family show in the Mood for Cruising". Goodtoknow.co.uk. 19 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Denise Nolan rejoins The Nolans for first time in 43 years for TV performance". Retropopmagazine.com. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Denise Nolan - For You, My Love". ConcornMusic. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Underwood, by Mitya (22 June 2024). "Denise Nolan wedding exclusive as star, 72, weds fiancé after 47 years". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2024.

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