Joe Dolan
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| Born: | Mullingar, County Westmeath |
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| Occupation: | Singer |
| Website: | www.joedolan.com |
Joe Dolan (born Joseph Francis Robert Dolan, 16 October, 1943 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland) is a singer of easy listening songs. His biggest hit was "Make Me An Island", which went to number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1969, and number 1 in 14 other countries. He was very popular in Ireland and among Irish emigrants from 1964 into the 1980s. He toured a great deal, and had several stints in Las Vegas.
In 1978, Dolan became the first Western pop singer to perform in the Soviet Union. In 1997, he rerecorded "Good Looking Woman" as a charity record with Dustin the Turkey, reaching Number One in the Irish Singles Chart. In 1998 and 1999, he released two successful albums of covers of songs by Britpop and rock artists including Blur, Oasis, U2 and Bruce Springsteen. In 2005, he had a hip replacement. He continues to tour.
[edit] Hit songs
- 1965: I Love You More And More Everyday
- 1967: The House With the Whitewashed Gable
- 1968: The Westmeath Bachelor
- 1969: Make Me An Island
- 1970: You're such a Good looking Woman
- 1975: Lady in blue / my darling michelle
- 1977: I need you
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