Gilbert O’Sullivan (born Raymond Edward O’Sullivan 1 December 1946) is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved commercial success and popularity during the early 1970s with his hit songs “Alone Again (Naturally)”, “Clair” and “Get Down”. O’Sullivan’s songs are often marked by his distinctive percussive piano playing style and observational lyrics using wordplay.Born in Waterford, Ireland, O’Sullivan settled in Swindon, England, as a child. In 1967, O’Sullivan began his music career. Worldwide, he has charted 16 top 40 records including six #1 songs, the first of which was 1970’s “Nothing Rhymed”. Throughout his career, O’Sullivan has recorded 19 studio albums. In 1972, Record Mirror voted him the top UK male singer of the year. He has received three Ivor Novello Awards, including “Songwriter of the Year” in 1973.
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