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 |
| 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 |
Denise Catherine Nolan (born 6 April 1952) is an Irish singer, songwriter and actress. She was a member of the Nolans.[1]
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 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. She is the only one of the sisters never to have rejoined.
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
| 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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Singles
| 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 |
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "Solo Sister - Denise Nolan". The Irish World. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ White, Jack (19 February 2020). "The Nolans announce exciting new family show in the Mood for Cruising". Goodtoknow.co.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Denise Nolan - For You, My Love". ConcornMusic. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Underwood, Mitya (22 June 2024). "Denise Nolan wedding exclusive as star, 72, weds fiancé after 47 years". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2024.