[New post] #OTD in 1955 – Birth of singer/songwriter, Liam Reilly, in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Stair na hÉireann posted: "Liam Reilly was an Irish singer/songwriter and a member of the popular Irish rock band Bagatelle. After receiving an offer from Gus Dudgeon (Elton John's producer, now deceased) Reilly began a solo career. It didn't gain much popularity but he wrote some " Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland #OTD in 1955 – Birth of singer/songwriter, Liam Reilly, in Dundalk, Co Louth. Stair na hÉireann Jan 29 Liam Reilly was an Irish singer/songwriter and a member of the popular Irish rock band Bagatelle. After receiving an offer from Gus Dudgeon (Elton John's producer, now deceased) Reilly began a solo career. It didn't gain much popularity but he wrote some of Bagatelle's most popular songs during this time such as 'Somewhere In Europe'. Reilly has also written songs for many Irish folk groups such as The Dubliners and The Wolfe Tones, such as 'The Streets of New York'. Per a family statement, Reilly died "suddenly but peacefully" at his home in Dundalk on 1 January 2021, aged 65. Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://stairnaheireann.net/2023/01/29/otd-in-1955-birth-of-singer-songwriter-liam-reilly-in-dundalk-co-louth-5/ Powered by WordPress.com