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Revision as of 07:18, 3 October 2020
Gerry Monroe (20 January 1933 – October 1989) was an English pop singer, who enjoyed brief popularity in the early 1970s.
Born Harry Morris in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, Monroe scored five Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart in 1970-71.[1] He was spotted on Hughie Green's Opportunity Knocks TV show by Les Reed, who signed him to a long-term deal with Chapter One Records. He had a high and distinctive falsetto voice, and managed to notch up chart hits for the Chapter One label, including "Sally", a song first made popular by Gracie Fields in the 1930s. Monroe's version was co-produced and co-arranged by Reed.[2] In 1997 an album, Sally: Pride of Our Alley, was released on compact disc on the Gold Dust label.[3] Monroe also recorded a tribute to Bobby Charlton in 1973, following the footballer's retirement, called "Goodbye Bobby Boy".
Monroe died in October 1989 at the age of 56.[4]
Charting singles
- "Sally" (1970) UK #4
- "Cry" (1970) UK #38
- "My Prayer" (1970) UK #9
- "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie" (1971) UK #13, AUS #5[5]
- "Little Drops of Silver" (1971) UK #37, AUS #83[5]
- "Girl of My Dreams" (1972) UK #43[1]
- "Bring Back the Good Times" (1972) AUS #60[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 375. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Sally, Pride Of Our Alley". Chapter One Records. Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "Sally: Pride of Our Alley - Gerry Monroe : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 1997-08-03. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "Bring Back The Good Times". Chapter One Records. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ a b c Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 206. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.