Name: Songbook
Brand: Gilbert O'Sullivan

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4099964056013

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Black

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Format detail

140 Gram Vinyl

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-09-27

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WEA /­ ADA

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Sales:8.875

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9999

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4099964056167&nbsp;

Artist

Gilbert O'Sullivan

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Union Square Music

Gilbert O’Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter who was born on December 1, 1946 in Waterford, Ireland. At the age of 11, he moved with his family to Swindon, England where he began playing guitar, piano and drums. After finishing Swindon Art College, Gilbert relocated to London in 1967 to pursue his musical career. He released his first singles that year and slowly gained success.

Throughout his career, Gilbert O’Sullivan has achieved significant recognition for his songwriting abilities. He received three Ivor Novello Awards, including Songwriter of the Year in 1973. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in establishing the practice of sample clearance after successfully suing rapper [artist] in 1991 for unauthorized use of a part of Gilbert’s hit song "Alone Again (Naturally)".

In terms of chart success, Gilbert O’Sullivan has had a remarkable career. Eleven of his albums have charted in the UK Top 100 with four reaching the Top 10 and one album even reaching No.1 on the charts in January 1973. His albums have collectively spent over 200 weeks on the UK music charts.

When it comes to single and EP releases, Gilbert has had sixteen songs charting in the UK music charts. Seven of these songs reached positions within the Top 10 with two songs claiming the No.1 spot

Gilbert O’Sullivan, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his generation return with Songbook,&nbsp; following his extremely successful studio album Driven.

Songbook, a newly recorded 12 track album including a classic collection of key songs from Gilbert’s expansive catalogue over the last 55 years. Recorded at Lafayette, King’s Cross in late 2023. The album features long-time friend, Bill Shanley on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and backing vocals.

The album features paired down versions of classic songs such as “Alone Again (Naturally)”, “Clair” and “Get Down”.&nbsp; This is the first time “Alone Again (Naturally)” has been re-recorded since it’s original release in 1971! There is also a brand new track specifically recorded for this album, entitled “A Kiss is A Kiss”. This newly recorded album is a reminder to both existing fans and potential fans that Gilbert O’Sullivan really is, the songwriter’s songwriter.&nbsp;

Gilbert has been championed in recent years by everyone from Paul Weller, Nina Simone, Mick Hucknall, Squeeze’s&nbsp;Difford and Tilbrook, Neil Diamond to Gary Barlow (whose Crooner Sessions Gilbert duetted on a few years ago), The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess, Empire Of The Sun and Boy George.

Songbook

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Discover Songbook by Gilbert O'Sullivan on vinyl records from Union Square Music. A classic collection of key songs re-recorded, including new tracks.