voc, sax, *1932 IE
Singer / Musician of Pop, World and Folk
Sonny Knowles (born 2 November 1932 in Dublin, Ireland) is one of Ireland's most famous singers for six decades running.He was born in Dublin to Tommy and Mary Knowles. His singing is centered on showband and cabaret tunes. His early career began when he stumbled upon the clarinet and saxophone at the Dublin Music School. As a young man he joined the Johnny Butler Band followed by Earl Gill's Band, the Pacific Showband and then Dermot O'Brien's showband. His decision to go solo at the peak of the cabaret era, opened up his career. Sonny had two songs in the 1966 Irish National Song Contest scoring nil points with both songs and finishing in equal 10th with himself. The two songs were The Menace from Ennis and a Gaelic entry chuaigh me suas don chluiche mor and in the Irish final of 1971 So
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Very Best Of Sonny Knowles | Sonny Knowles | 2007 | Compil. |
You Had Your Chance / All For One And One For All | Sonny Knowles | 1984 | Single |
Sunshine | Sonny Knowles | 1982 | Album |
How Are Ya Flower ? | Sonny Knowles | 1978 | Album |
Shades Of Sonny | Sonny Knowles | 1976 | Album |
Music From Across The Way | Sonny Knowles | 1973 | Single |
Colours Of Our Mind | Sonny Knowles | 1973 | Single |
Do I Love You | Sonny Knowles | 1972 | Single |
Isadora / I'll Take Care Of Your Cares | Sonny Knowles | 1972 | Single |
The Wind In My Hands | Sonny Knowles | 1972 | Album |
The World Is Such An Empty Place | Sonny Knowles | 1971 | Single |
I'll Take Care Of Your Cares | Sonny Knowles | 1970 | Single |
We Could | Sonny Knowles | 1965 | Single |
An bhFuil An Fonn Sin Ort ? / Bi Liom | Sonny Knowles, Johnny Christopher | 1961 | Single |
Mi Iomlan / Siuinin | Sonny Knowles, Johnny Christopher | 1961 | Single |
My Souvenirs | Sonny Knowles | Album | |
My Souvenirs | Sonny Knowles | Album |