Valerie Murtagh
| Valerie Murtagh | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Patricia Valerie Murtagh |
| Also known as | Valerie Avon |
| Born |
1936 (age 78–79) Willesden, London, England |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–1970s |
Valerie Murtagh (born Patricia Valerie Murtagh, 1936, Willesden, London, England)[1] (pseudonym Valerie Avon) is an English singer and songwriter. She was a member of The Avons.
Career
After singing with the Avons in the 1950s and 60s, Murtagh became a songwriter under the name Valerie Avon. With her songwriting partner, Harold Spiro, she wrote "Long Live Love", which was performed by Olivia Newton-John, the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1974.[2]
She also co-wrote the following songs:[3]
- "Dance On!" (The Shadows) – Ray Adams, Valerie Avon and Elaine Murtagh[4] †
- "In Summer" (Billy Fury) – Ray Adams, Valerie Avon and Elaine Murtagh[5]
- "Don't Move Away" (Cliff Richard) – Valerie Avon, Harold Spiro[6]
- "Annabella Umbrella" (Cliff Richard) – Valerie Avon, Neilburg, Harold Spiro[7]
- "Easy Lovin', Easy Livin'" (Georgie Fame) – Valerie Avon, Harold Spiro[8]
- "Easy Loving" (The Troggs) – Valerie Avon, Harold Spiro[9]
- "Desdemona" (The Searchers) – Valerie Avon, Harold Spiro
- "I'm Gonna Find Myself A Girl" (Gene Pitney) – Ray Adams, Valerie Avon and Elaine Adams (Elaine Murtagh)[10]
† This track was a UK number one hit in 1963,[11] and the year later returned to the UK Singles Chart in a vocal version by Kathy Kirby.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ "Britrock Chronology: 1935–39". Skidmore.edu. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Long Live Love – Oliviia Newton-John". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ Valerie Avon. "Valerie Avon – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Shadows, The – Dance On! (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Billy Fury – I'll Never Fall In Love Again / In Summer (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Don't Move Away – Cliff Richard : Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Cliff Richard Featuring Shadows, The – The Cliff Richard Story (Box Set, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Easy Lovin', Easy Livin' – Georgie Fame : Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Troggs, The – Easy Loving / Give Me Something (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Gene Pitney – I'm Gonna Find Myself A Girl (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 491. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 304. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
External links
- Songwriting database
- Valerie Murtagh discography at Discogs
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