Nothing Rhymed

"Nothing Rhymed"
Single by Gilbert O'Sullivan
from the album Himself (US, 1972)
B-side "Everybody Knows"
Released 30 October 1970
Format 7"
Recorded 1970 (Audio International Studios, London)
Genre Soft rock[1]
Length 3'27"
Label MAM
Songwriter(s) Gilbert O'Sullivan
Producer(s) Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan singles chronology
"Mr. Moody's Garden"
(1969)		 "Nothing Rhymed"
(1970)		 "Underneath the Blanket Go"
(1971)

"Mr. Moody's Garden"
(1969)		 "Nothing Rhymed"
(1970)		 "Underneath the Blanket Go"
(1971)

"Nothing Rhymed" is a song by the Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan, written and recorded in 1970.

It was released in October 1970. It peaked at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart,[2] number 30 in the US, and number 1 in the Netherlands. It was his debut hit single in the UK.[2] "Nothing Rhymed" subsequently appeared on his 1971 album, Himself.[3]

The song has been covered by several artists, including Morrissey, who has performed it during live sets.

References

  1. ↑ Fontenot, Robert. "Soft Rock Music and Songs - Oldies Music". Oldies.about.com. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  2. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 411. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. ↑ J. Scott McClintock. "Himself - Gilbert O'Sullivan | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
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