Talk:Daniel O'Donnell (Irish singer)
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I've just removed this from the entry
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- He first gained recognition in America when Irish rock group U2 had a massive hit with his composition, With or Without You. His music had an enormous influence on the many singer-songwriters to emerge in the late 90s, and Damien Rice, Damien Dempsey and Paddy Casey owe an enormous debt to his efforts to put Irish music on the international map.
Allmusic shows U2 as composers of "With or without you".
The impact DO'D had on the above singer is debatable but highly unlikely given the differinging styles of music
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[edit] Very amusing vandalisation
I have nearly killed myself laughing at the following: "Daniel O'Donnell is related to a number of famous Irish comedians, most notably, Aaron O'Donnell and Eddie murphy."
Guv2006 22:11, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] "He has many fans, young and old"
is that actually true? ive never met anyone under 50 who had any regard for him. Raemie 00:39, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
Saw him in concert when I was 17, am now 26 and still a fan. 64.12.116.14 16:32, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
My wife comes from his area of Donegal and have talked to all kinds of people who know him. It is not true that people under 50 don't like him, as Reamie says (above). We haven't met anyone who has a bad word to say about him Thomore (talk) 21:30, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Older Women?
"...by far the major part of his fanbase is older women" I would like to know on what evidence this claim is made, as there is no referencing. I think it is somewhat unfair on a man with fans both young and mature to claim that his fan-base is made up largely of old women, most of them spinsters, presumably. While it is true that Daniel appeals to those who may not enjoy loud, dirty music, these people are not necessariily old nor female. Would one expect to read an article about the Rolling Stones stating that their fans are largely men aged over forty? Guv2006 16:47, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
I think the people responsible for making such bland music popular need to be named and shamed.
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- I agree with the above comment, but that is enough about the rolling stones.
Guv2006 is bang on the money. What about Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller? Would it be apporiate to state in their artciles than most of there fans are either above 60 or dead? 64.12.116.14 16:33, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
None the less it is a common knowledge that Mr O'Donnel's fanbase is largely ( but not exclusively ) made up of old women. Just becuase it is not scientifically quantifyable it does not mean it shoudl not be a point of reference in the wikipedia.
I'd suggest that it is scientifically quantifiable to ascertain the age and sex of O'Donnell's fans. A straw poll could be made at one of his concerts, or members of his fan club could be contacted with questions pertaining to whether or not they are old and female.
Guv2006 22:06, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Mainly old age pensioners
The claim that Danny O'Donnell's fans are mainly OAPs is unsubstantiated. Here are some photos which show the audience at one of his concerts:
http://www.royaltheatre.ie/photos/240703daniel_o_donnell/index.php
If anything, I would rate the audience mixed age, but if anyone can provide evidence for a mainly "old" audience - go ahead. Linguini 23:08, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Radio Show
Something should be mentioned about the Radio Show dedicated to Daniel and Friends, that has been on air for the last 10+ years at Gippsland FM, In victoria, Australia. Which daniel often rings in for a chat, as well as other popular singers, such as Marc Roberts, Margo etc. The website for the radiostation is at www.gippslandfm.org.au which has more details.
[edit] Success mostly among the elderly and the mentally handicapped
is this serious ? any sources ? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Swisscottie (talk • contribs) 17:00, 4 February 2007 (UTC).
- Don't think so. However... my younger brother is mentally handicapped and likes Daniel. And my grandmother likes Daniel. So one can extrapolate... Squirrel 21:52, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Danielboy33.jpg
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[edit] Long-standing vandalism still polluting this article?
See diffs at:
Some changes were never reverted properly?
Compare info at http://www.danielodonnell.org/?p=about.
For now I have just tagged the apparent remnants of this edit with "dubious".
[edit] RTE Show
I dont think this should be in the article: "In several renditions O'Donnell performs for the Late Late Show on RTE1, giggling and laughter can often be heard emanating from sections of the audience. Sound staff have to increase the volume of the music to drown out the laughter as it is so loud, although if one listened carefully to their TV sets they might just about hear the laughter." I suspect it is some disturbed individuals attempt at vandalism, but even if it were true, it would be a very insignificant piece of information, not worthy of inclusion here.
