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Sonny Condell
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Sonny Condell in concert with Tír na nÓg, performing his song "Teesside" at the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, Ireland on 21 August 2009.
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| Birth name | Francis Robert Condell |
| Born | 1 July 1949 Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Genres | contemporary folk, folk rock, progressive folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, graphic artist |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, jaw harp, tbilat, clavinette, guitar synthesizer, saxophone, keyboards. |
| Years active | 1960s – present |
| Labels | Chrysalis, Mulligan Music, WEA, Dara Records, Kitten Records, STARC, Hummingbird Productions |
Sonny Condell is a talented Irish musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born on July 1, 1949, in Newtownmountkennedy, Ireland. He is well-known for being a key member of two famous Irish bands: Tír na nÓg and Scullion. Besides his band work, Sonny also started his own solo music career in the mid-1970s. He continues to write, record, and perform with both Tír na nÓg and Scullion, as well as on his own.
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Sonny Condell's Music Journey
Sonny Condell is a true multi-instrumentalist. This means he plays many different musical instruments. He plays the guitar, sings, and uses instruments like the jaw harp and keyboards. He is also a graphic artist, showing his creativity in more ways than one.
Starting Out in Music
Sonny began his music career in the 1960s. One of his early projects was with a group called Tramcarr 88. They released a single called "Look"/"In the Morning" in 1968. This was just the beginning of his long and successful journey in music.
Playing with Tír na nÓg
Sonny Condell is perhaps most famous for being part of the folk-rock duo Tír na nÓg. He formed this band with Leo O'Kelly. They became known for their unique blend of folk music with rock influences. The band released several albums, starting with their self-titled album Tír na nÓg in 1971. They continued to release music over the years, including A Tear and a Smile and Strong in the Sun. They even released live albums, showing their strong stage presence.
Joining Scullion
Later, Sonny also became a member of another important Irish band called Scullion. This group is known for its unique and often experimental folk sound. With Scullion, Sonny released many albums, starting with Scullion in 1979. Other notable albums include Balance and Control and White Side of Night. Scullion continued to release music into the 2000s, showing their lasting impact.
His Solo Music
Even while working with bands, Sonny Condell has always created his own music. He has released several solo albums, starting with Camouflage in 1977. His solo work allows him to explore different musical ideas. Some of his other solo albums include Someone to Dance With (1994) and French Windows (1999). His most recent solo album, Seize the Day, came out in 2017.
Other Music Projects
Sonny Condell has also been involved in other music projects. He was part of a group called Radar, which released the album Navigation in 2005. He has also helped other artists by producing their music. This shows his wide range of talents in the music world.
Sonny Condell's Albums
Here is a list of some of the main albums Sonny Condell has been a part of:
Solo Albums
- Camouflage (1977)
- Someone to Dance With (1994)
- French Windows (1999)
- Backwater Awhile (2001)
- Swallows and Farms (2013)
- Seize the Day (2017)
Albums with Tír na nÓg
- Tír na nÓg (1971)
- A Tear and a Smile (1972)
- Strong in the Sun (1973)
- The Dark Dance (2015)
Albums with Scullion
- Scullion (1979)
- Balance and Control (1980)
- White Side of Night (1983)
- Spin (1985)
- Long Wave (2012)
