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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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| Background information | |
| 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 was born on July 1, 1949, in Newtownmountkennedy, Ireland. He is a talented Irish musician, songwriter, and artist. He is best known for being a member of two popular Irish bands: Tír na nÓg and Scullion.
Sonny plays many different instruments, including guitar, saxophone, and keyboards. He also sings. He started his own solo music career in the mid-1970s. Even while releasing his own albums, he continued to play, write, and record music with Tír na nÓg and Scullion.
Sonny's Music Albums
Sonny Condell has released many albums throughout his career, both as a solo artist and with his bands.
Solo Albums
Sonny has released several albums on his own. Some of his well-known solo albums include:
- Camouflage (1977)
- Someone to Dance With (1994)
- French Windows (1999)
- Swallows and Farms (2013)
- Seize the Day (2017)
Music with Tír na nÓg
Sonny Condell is a key member of the band Tír na nÓg. They have released many albums together, such as:
- Tír na nÓg (1971)
- A Tear and a Smile (1972)
- Strong in the Sun (1973)
- The Dark Dance (2015)
Music with Scullion
Sonny is also a member of the band Scullion. They have created several albums, including:
- Scullion (1979)
- Balance and Control (1980)
- White Side of Night (1983)
- Long Wave (2012)
- Time Has Made a Change in Me (2022)
External links
- Official Web Site: http://www.sonnycondell.com/
