Sonny Condell
Encyclopedia
Sonny Condell is an Irish
singer-songwriter
, multi-instrumentalist
, and graphic artist
. He is mainly known as a member of the Irish bands Tír na nÓg
and Scullion
. He released some hits in Ireland as a solo artist like "Down in the city" in 1977 that he covered later with the Belgian singer Micha Marah
on her album Voyage in 1998. For some years, Sonny has got his own solo band called Radar, although he still plays with Tír na nÓg and Scullion.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, multi-instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
, and graphic artist
Graphic arts
A type of fine art, graphic art covers a broad range of art forms. Graphic art is typically two-dimensional and includes calligraphy, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, lithography, typography, serigraphy , and bindery. Graphic art also consists of drawn plans and layouts for interior...
. He is mainly known as a member of the Irish bands Tír na nÓg
Tír na nÓg (band)
Tír na nÓg are an Irish folk band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969 by Leo O'Kelly and Sonny Condell. They are often considered as one of the first progressive folk bands with other artists like Nick Drake or group like Pentangle...
and Scullion
Scullion (group)
Scullion is an Irish folk rock band that came into being in the mid 1970s. They were quite popular in Ireland, and released several LPs, but only two CDs have been released to date - the compilation Ghosts And Heroes on the Kitten label in 1992 and another compilation Eyelids into Snow - A...
. He released some hits in Ireland as a solo artist like "Down in the city" in 1977 that he covered later with the Belgian singer Micha Marah
Micha Marah
Micha Marah is a Belgian singer and actress. She represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979 with the song "Hey Nana".-Filmography:* Avondspelen TV movie as Marleen...
on her album Voyage in 1998. For some years, Sonny has got his own solo band called Radar, although he still plays with Tír na nÓg and Scullion.
With Tramcarr 88
- "Look"/"In the Morning" (1968)
With Tír na nÓg
- Tír na nÓgTír na nÓg (Tír na nÓg album)Tír na nÓg is the first album by Irish band Tír na nÓg. It was released on May 1971 in the United Kingdom by Chrysalis Records and distributed by Island Records but was not published in the United States because Leo O'Kelly and Sonny Condell refused to record a cover of Bob Dylan's "Maggie's Farm"...
(1971) - A Tear and a SmileA Tear and a SmileA Tear and a Smile is the second album by Irish band Tír na nÓg. It was released in the United Kingdom on 7 April 1972 by Chrysalis Records and was the first Tír na nÓg album to be released in the United States, in October 1972. The tracklist is different between the US and the UK releases...
(1972) - Strong in the SunStrong in the Sun-Personnel:*Sonny Condell - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, pottery drums, jaw harp*Leo O'Kelly - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric lead guitar, dulcimer, violin*Matthew Fisher - keyboards, production*Geoff Emerick - engineering-Additional personnel:...
(1973) - In the Morning (1999)
- HibernianHibernian (album)-Personnel:Tír na nÓg*Sonny Condell – vocals, guitar, Moroccan pottery drums*Leo O'Kelly – vocals, guitar, violinProduction* Alan Hadwin – recording, sleeve notes & layout* Laura Hadwin – front and back cover artworks, sleeve design...
(2000) - Spotlight (2001)
- Live at SiriusLive at Sirius-Personnel:*Sonny Condell – vocal, guitar, jews harp, Moroccan pottery drums*Leo O'Kelly – vocal, guitar, violin, drum programmingProduction* Louise McCormick – recording, mixing at Manor Studio, Cobh* John Crone – recording* David O'Toole – cover design...
(2010)
Solo
- CamouflageCamouflage (Sonny Condell album)Camouflage is the debut solo album by Irish musician Sonny Condell. It was released in 1977 in Ireland by Mulligan Music.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Sonny Condell – acoustic guitar, vocals, saxophone, percussion* Jolyon Jackson – keyboards, cello...
(1977) - Someone to Dance WithSomeone to Dance WithSomeone To Dance With is the second solo album by Irish musician Sonny Condell. It was released in 1994 by STARC.-Reception:-Track listing:-Personnel:...
(1994) - French WindowsFrench Windows-Personnel:*Sonny Condell – guitar, vocals*Neil MacColl – electric & acoustic guitars*Simon Edwards – bass*Graham Henderson – synthesizer, organ, accordion, mandola, backing vocals*Roy Dodds – drums & percussion*Helen Boulding – backing vocalsProduction...
(1999) - Backwater AwhileBackwater AwhileBackwater Awhile is the fourth solo album by Irish musician Sonny Condell. It was released in November 2001 by Backwater Records and distributed by Ritz Music Group.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Sonny Condell – guitars, keyboards, vocals...
(2001)
With Scullion
- ScullionScullion (album)Scullion is the first studio album by Irish band Scullion. It was released in 1979 by Mulligan Music and produced by P.J. Curtis.-Track listing:-Personnel:Scullion*Sonny Condell — vocals, guitar, piano, saxophone, percussion...
(1979) - Balance and ControlBalance and ControlBalance and Control is the second studio album by Irish band Scullion. It was released in 1980 by WEA.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Philip King - vocals*Sonny Condell - vocals, guitar*Greg Boland - acoustic and electric guitar-Additional personnel:...
(1980) - White Side of NightWhite Side of NightWhite Side of Night is the third studio album by Irish band Scullion. It was released in 1983 by WEA and produced by Nicky Ryan with the band.-Track listing:-Personnel:Scullion...
(1983) - SpinSpin (Scullion album)Spin is the fourth studio album by Irish band Scullion. It was released in 1985 by Dara Records and produced by Jon Dunford.-Track listing:-Personnel:Scullion*Sonny Condell – vocals, guitars, acoustic...
(1985) - Ghosts and Heroes (1992)
- Eyelids Into Snow - A Collection (2001)
As producer
- Tadhg Mac DhonnagáinTadhg Mac DhonnagáinTadhg Mac Dhonnagáin is an Irish language television personality from Aghamore, County Mayo in Ireland. Originally a schoolteacher, Mac Dhonnagáin was invited to present children's programmes on RTÉ Television in the early 1980s...
– Solas Gorm (1988) - Mike Hanrahan – What You Know (2002)
Guest appearances
- Tudor LodgeTudor LodgeTudor Lodge is an English folk music ensemble, which was formed in 1968, featuring John Stannard and Roger Strevens. The group started playing at the White Horse in Reading, England, and later made appearances at other clubs on the folk circuit. In 1969 Lyndon Green replaced Strevens...
– Tudor Lodge (1971) - Ray DolanRay DolanRay Dolan was an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist. He began his career in the early 1970 by playing folk clubs in Dublin with James Connolly as a duo, contributing to the success of the Universal Folk Centre at Parnell Square. In 1973, they were involved in the five-member band Heir...
– Restless NightRestless Night-Personnel:*Ray Dolan – guitars, vocals*Paul Barrett – keyboards, bass guitar, trombone, vibraphone, recorder, bongos*Sonny Condell – guitars, backing vocals*Brian Dunning – flutes*Leo O'Kelly – guitars, fiddle, ukulele, backing vocals...
(1975) - Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin – Solas Gorm (1988)
- Micha MarahMicha MarahMicha Marah is a Belgian singer and actress. She represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979 with the song "Hey Nana".-Filmography:* Avondspelen TV movie as Marleen...
– Voyage (1998) - DervishDervish (band)Dervish are a traditional Irish music group from County Sligo, Ireland. They were formed in 1989 by Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. The band was originally formed to record an album of local music which was later released as “The Boys of Sligo”. They...
– 21 Years from Stage to Stage (2010) - Leo O'KellyLeo O'KellyLeo O'Kelly is an Irish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He is mainly known as a member of the Irish folk duet Tír na nÓg....
– WillWill (album)Will is the third album by Irish musician Leo O'Kelly. It was released on March 18, 2011 by Life and Living Records and consists of a collaboration with Liverpool writer John McKeown, who wrote poems that constitute album's lyrics, then adapted in music by O'Kelly.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Leo...
(2011)