Declan Galbraith facts for kids
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Declan Galbraith
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| Birth name | Declan John Galbraith |
| Born | 19 December 1991 Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, England |
| Genres | Pop Rock, folk -rock, rock -electronic, ballad |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2002–2010 |
| Labels | Starwatch Music (2006–2008) EMI (2002–2006) |
Declan John Galbraith (born 19 December 1991) is a British musician. He is famous for his 2002 hit single, "Tell Me Why". This song reached number 29 on the music charts in the United Kingdom.
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Who is Declan Galbraith?
Declan Galbraith was born on December 19, 1991. His birthplace was Hoo St Werburgh in Kent, England. His father is English, and his mother is Irish. He also has a younger sister named Bernadette.
His Early Life and Music
When Declan was a young boy, his grandfather often took him to music events. His grandfather played many musical instruments in a band. These events, called fleadhs, showed Declan a mix of Scottish and Irish music. This helped him discover his love for singing.
Declan first performed at the Rochester Dickens Festival. This event celebrates Charles Dickens. Declan dressed as a chimney sweep and began to sing. After this, he started joining local talent shows. Soon, he signed his first music contract in England.
Becoming a Young Star
Declan's first song was "Walking in the Air". It was part of a special Christmas album. This album also had songs by famous artists like Westlife and Elvis Presley. His first album, named Declan, came out in 2003. It featured traditional Irish songs and new music.
In December 2002, Declan sang live at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. About 10,000 children sang with him. Over 80,000 more children in schools across the UK joined in by radio and satellite. This huge event set a world record for the largest choir. A music executive noticed Declan and signed him to a new record label, Starwatch. Declan left Starwatch in 2010. In 2014, he shared that he was planning to make new music.
Global Fame
Declan Galbraith became well-known outside the UK. He is especially popular in China. His songs were chosen to help Chinese students learn English. This is because his songs are easy to remember and good for children. In May 2008, Declan went on a successful tour in China. He performed in Beijing and Shenzhen.
Music Declan Made
Declan has released several albums and singles.
Albums
- Declan (2003) - Reached #44 in the UK
- Thank You (2006) - Reached #5 in Germany
- You and Me (2007) - Reached #33 in Germany
- Greatest Hits (2018)
Singles
- "Tell Me Why" (2002) - Reached #29 in the UK
- "Love of My Life" (2007) - Reached #55 in Germany
- "Ego You" (2007)
Songs He Covered
Declan has also sung many cover songs, which are his versions of other artists' songs:
- "An Angel"
- "Tears in Heaven" (2001)
- "Love of My Life" (2007)
- "My Girl" (2007)
- "How Could an Angel Break My Heart"
- "Sailing"
- “Sister Golden Hair”
- "Bright Eyes"
- "Nothing Else Matters"
- "Nights in White Satin"
- "The Last Unicorn"
See also
In Spanish: Declan Galbraith para niños
