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We Will (song)
"We Will" is a song by British-Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan, released as a single in July 1971. The Sentimental ballad, ballad was O'Sullivan's second top 20 hit, peaking at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart on 4 September 1971. It was included as a bonus track on the 2011 reissue of his debut album ''Himself (Gilbert O'Sullivan album), Himself''. O'Sullivan has described it as "very much a Catholic working class family song". Upon release, Peter Jones (journalist), Peter Jones of ''Record Mirror'' considered the song "less infectious" than O'Sullivan's first hit "Nothing Rhymed", but described it as "unmistakeably Gilbert, with that mixture of naivety and power." John Peel for ''Disc (magazine), Disc and Music Echo'' considered O'Sullivan's "one of the very few true originals we have" but speculated that he was "somewhat misunderstood and misinterpreted" by the label. Peel opined "this record is a case in point. It's pleasant enough but most of the distinguishing fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Raymond Edward "Gilbert" O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946) is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits including "Alone Again (Naturally)", " Clair", and "Get Down". O'Sullivan's songs are often marked by his distinctive, percussive piano playing style and observational lyrics using word play. Born in Waterford, Ireland, O'Sullivan settled in Swindon, England, as a child. In 1967, O'Sullivan began pursuing a career in music. Worldwide, he has charted 16 top 40 records including six No. 1 songs, the first of which was 1970's " Nothing Rhymed". Across his career, he has recorded 20 studio albums. The music magazine ''Record Mirror'' voted him the top UK male singer of 1972. He has received three Ivor Novello Awards, including “Songwriter of the Year” in 1973. Early life Raymond Edward O'Sullivan was born on 1 December 1946 in Cork Road, Waterford, Ireland. He was one of six children; his mother May ran a sweet sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |