Denis Allen (singer)
Encyclopedia
Denis Allen, is a singer/songwriter based in Co.Limerick, Ireland
.
He wrote and sang the song "Limerick You're A Lady" which went to number one in Ireland
in 1979 for several weeks and stayed in the chart for about a year. It has since been recorded by over 40 different artists.
In 1973 he joined the band "Top League" as their guitar player.
He would go on to write some hit songs for the band.
Until 1979, when he was asked to write a song for The Limerick Lady festival.
At 3 o'clock in the morning after coming home from a gig, he wrote the lyrics and melody to "Limerick You're A Lady" which would become a huge hit nationally and go on to becoming the county anthem
for Limerick
.
The song has been recorded by Joe Dolan
, Daniel O'Donnell
, Frank Patterson
and many others.
And in October 1979 he performed the song live on The Late Late Show
.
Not only did he write and sing a number one hit, he also wrote "Reach Out" which was sung by Shaun O'Dowd and this song also got into the top ten at the same time as "Limerick You're A Lady". Something that has not been done by many people.
He went on to tour with The Fureys
and he wrote "Lonely in London" which was recorded by The Fureys
for one of their albums.
Another big hit of his was "Late Starters in Love" which has been recorded by several groups including The Bards, Evans & Doherty and The Fureys
He continues to tour Ireland, Holland and Germany
.
And he has built a recording studio in Limerick and spends a lot of time producing and writing.
In December 2007 he guest-starred on tv show Killinaskully
.
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...
.
He wrote and sang the song "Limerick You're A Lady" which went to number one in Ireland
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...
in 1979 for several weeks and stayed in the chart for about a year. It has since been recorded by over 40 different artists.
Biography
Denis grew up in Limerick, where he developed an interest in music early on and eventually started playing in some of the big showbands that toured Ireland in the 70's.In 1973 he joined the band "Top League" as their guitar player.
He would go on to write some hit songs for the band.
Until 1979, when he was asked to write a song for The Limerick Lady festival.
At 3 o'clock in the morning after coming home from a gig, he wrote the lyrics and melody to "Limerick You're A Lady" which would become a huge hit nationally and go on to becoming the county anthem
Anthem
The term anthem means either a specific form of Anglican church music , or more generally, a song of celebration, usually acting as a symbol for a distinct group of people, as in the term "national anthem" or "sports anthem".-Etymology:The word is derived from the Greek via Old English , a word...
for Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
.
The song has been recorded by Joe Dolan
Joe Dolan
Joseph "Joe" Francis Robert Dolan was an Irish entertainer, recorder and singer of easy listening songs...
, Daniel O'Donnell
Daniel O'Donnell
Daniel or Danny O'Donnell may refer to:* Daniel O'Donnell, Irish singer* Daniel O'Donnell , American legislator from the state of New York* Danny O'Donnell * Danny O'Donnell...
, Frank Patterson
Frank Patterson
Frank Patterson was an internationally renowned Irish tenor following in the tradition of singers such as Count John McCormack and Josef Locke. He was known as "Ireland's Golden Tenor".- Early life :...
and many others.
And in October 1979 he performed the song live on The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show, sometimes referred to as The Late Late, or in some cases by the acronym LLS, is the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster and the official flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company RTÉ...
.
Not only did he write and sing a number one hit, he also wrote "Reach Out" which was sung by Shaun O'Dowd and this song also got into the top ten at the same time as "Limerick You're A Lady". Something that has not been done by many people.
He went on to tour with The Fureys
The Fureys
The Fureys are an Irish male folk band of four brothers - Eddie, Finbar, Paul and George, from Ballyfermot, Dublin. They have also been credited as The Fureys and Davey Arthur.The group formed in 1978 and consisted initially of four brothers....
and he wrote "Lonely in London" which was recorded by The Fureys
The Fureys
The Fureys are an Irish male folk band of four brothers - Eddie, Finbar, Paul and George, from Ballyfermot, Dublin. They have also been credited as The Fureys and Davey Arthur.The group formed in 1978 and consisted initially of four brothers....
for one of their albums.
Another big hit of his was "Late Starters in Love" which has been recorded by several groups including The Bards, Evans & Doherty and The Fureys
The Fureys
The Fureys are an Irish male folk band of four brothers - Eddie, Finbar, Paul and George, from Ballyfermot, Dublin. They have also been credited as The Fureys and Davey Arthur.The group formed in 1978 and consisted initially of four brothers....
He continues to tour Ireland, Holland and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
And he has built a recording studio in Limerick and spends a lot of time producing and writing.
In December 2007 he guest-starred on tv show Killinaskully
Killinaskully
Killinaskully was an Irish television comedy which details the bizarre goings-on in a fictitious Irish village called Killinaskully located in the hills of Ireland. It was actually filmed on location in the villages of Killoscully and Ballinahinch in County Tipperary, the title being a fusion of...
.
Discography
- Limerick You're A Lady
- Late Starters in Love with Denis CareyDenis Carey (composer)Denis Carey is an Irish musician and composer. Known for his work on movies such as The Divine Ryans.He currently plays with the Irish Traditional Group The Brock McGuire Band.-Biography:...
- Shannon River with Denis CareyDenis Carey (composer)Denis Carey is an Irish musician and composer. Known for his work on movies such as The Divine Ryans.He currently plays with the Irish Traditional Group The Brock McGuire Band.-Biography:...