Of irish descent, gerry granahan was associated with the 50s groups dicky doo and the donts and the fireflies and also recorded under his own name. Your support, no matter the amount, helps granary arts provide compelling exhibitions and innovative education programs that enrich our community. Greater pittston progress welcomes community news and photographs from community groups, service organizations, senior citizens groups, churches and non. In 1840 there was 1 granahan family living in pennsylvania. He appeared on abc tvs american bandstand and the saturday night dick clark show, circa 195859, first as the lead singer of the group dicky doo and the donts and as a solo performer with the hit novelty single. Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this album plus tens of millions more songs. Three hitmaking music acts of the late 1950s came into existence as a result of gerry granahans reckless ambition. Gerard granahan obituary winter haven, fl newschief.
Gerry granahan vinyl records and cds born in pittston, pa, producer, songwriter, and performer who signed with sunbeam records and had minor success in mid1958 with the novelty hit no chemise please. Gerry granahan born 1939, american singer, songwriter. Gerry granahan biography, pictures, credits,quotes and more. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link. Mayo, ireland he was ordained to the priesthood at st. The album sold millions and all of a sudden, rock n roll was looking pretty good to the suits at the company just as gerry was entering the picture. On october 15, 2011, music business legend gerry granahan was inducted into the rhode island music hall of fame during an allstar doowop and rock n roll show at the rhode island center for performing arts at the park cinema in cranston. Click the button below to add the gerry granahan scrapbook cd 7108 to your wish list. The most granahan families were found in the usa in 1920. Henry granahan historical records and family trees. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover gerrys. One was gerry himself, though he was billed as jerry grant before settling on his given name. Revisiting gerry granahans return to the valley news. He appeared on abc tvs american bandstand and the saturday night dick clark show, circa 195859, first as the lead singer of the group dicky doo and the donts and as a solo performer with the hit novelty single no chemise please.
Gerry granahan born april 20, 1932, pittston, pennsylvania is an american singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. S122 45 king size gerry granahan arnie goland orch. Get all the lyrics to songs by gerry granahan and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Gerry granahan is not a name that elicits instantaneous recognition, in the manner of more wellknown contemporary phil spector. Drawn to the creativity of the studio, he flourished within its walls, loathed the long tours and babysitting chores that accompanied taking bands on the road in support of the hits. Gerald granahan is an american singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s. Music legend gerry granahan inducted into hall of fame. Granahan was associated with the 50s groups dicky doo and the donts and the fireflies and also recorded under his own name. Gerry granahan no chemise, please illustration dalbum, gerry granahan no.
Henry granahan 1908 iowa henry granahan in 1930 united states federal census henry granahan was born circa 1908, at birth place, iowa, to patrick h granahan and lizzie granahan. Join facebook to connect with gerry granahan and others you may know. Music profile for gerry granahan, born 17 june 1939. Gerry granahan was born in pittston, pa, and as a teenager worked as an announcer for wpts in pittston. This was 100% of all the recorded granahans in the usa. At the age of 17 he began recording demos for elvis presley at the latters gladys music firm. Showing official release groups for various artists. The best of dicky doo and the donts, gerry granahan, the fireflies. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gerry granahan at the discogs marketplace. Sunbeam, usa, 102, 7, apr 1958, 8 comments, rated 7. Born in pittston, pa, producer, songwriter, and performer who signed with sunbeam records 3 and had minor success in mid1958 with the novelty hit no chemise please. Gerry gerald granahan has confirmed his actual birthdate is april 20, 1932 on both his facebook page and his official website, and has commented that he does not know where the june 17, 1939 birthdate. The best of dicky doo and the donts, gerry granahan, the fireflies, an album by various artists on spotify.
Of irish descent, gerry granahan was associated with the 50s groups dicky doo and the. Granahan started out as a disc jockey in his home town before switching to a music career. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Previously cities included henderson nv and north las vegas nv. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. But from 1958 into the mid60s, granahan charted several hit records as read full biography. Also on this album, the song we didnt know contained a verse on vietnam that. Another was a silly group, dickey doo and the donts, that became a band after their first record had been made. Gerry granahan my musical scrapbook 1995, cd discogs. Gerald granahan born april 20, 1932, pittston, pennsylvania, united states is an american singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s career. Pennsylvania had the highest population of granahan families in 1840.
Gerry granahan, a former pastor of saint matthew catholic church, winter haven, went home to the lord at the age of 68, from heart failure. Other names that gerry uses includes jerry granahan, gerry j granahan, jerry gramham, jerry j gramham and gerald granahan. This artist only has release groups by various artists. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. By the age of 27, gerry granahan had sang on, cowritten, and produced three major poprocknroll hits under three different names. Granary definition is a storehouse for threshed grain. World war patriotic folk song this is my country, and gerry granahan who also. Gerry granahan lyrics, songs and albums lyricsfreak. Choose country australia 1 canada 4 netherlands 2 new zealand 1 uk 4 usa 26 oct 1964 joined united artists as staff producer. Great bside girl of my dreams by gerry granahan from 1958 duration. Gerry granahan vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. View gerry granahans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Hugh biggar, washington post, krakow has history, culture and shops.
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