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In My Hole Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
In the Fall of 1972 Gilbert is riding high on the British Charts with his first Number One Single, "Clair" and a new Number One Album, "Back To Front".
Ten days before Christmas the BBC-TV aired "The Music of Gilbert O'Sullivan" hosted by Gilbert. Of the songs presented, seven were from the new album. The Johnnie Spence Orchestra backed Gilbert on each song. "In My Hole" was performed only briefly in concert in 1972 and 1973.

Nothing Rhymed - Dusty Springfield Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
Dusty Springfield attained phenomenal success during the sixties. In the six-year period between 1963 and 1969 she had 17 UK chart entries of which 10 were top ten singles. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (1966) went to the number 1 in the UK and remained in the UK charts for an impressive 13 weeks! In the mid to late sixties in the UK she hosted and starred in three television variety series. She was voted Best Female Vocalist in the New Musical Express Awards in 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969. Alongside the likes of The Beatles and The Dave Clark Five, she was also cited as spearheading the ‘British Invasion’ of the American pop charts. Her ever-deepening involvement with the sounds of Motown held significance for the British pop scene and she showcased a ‘Ready Steady Go’ Motown TV Special (1965). On October 22, 1971, Dusty was a guest on the The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine. She sang "Nothing Rhymed" which was already a UK Hit the previous December. On December 3, 1971, Gilbert also appeared on the show.

Matrimony (Germany) Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
"Matrimony" is from Gilbert's 1971 debut LP and quickly became an Himself favorite. In 1976, to promote the Greatest Hits package, it was finally released as a UK single MAM155 with You Don't Have To Tell Me. Being a crowd favorite, Gilbert performes Matrimony at most concerts including Glastonbury 2008.
This video catches Gilbert in a playful mood with an audience of all ages!
Alone Again (Naturally) Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
The 15th annual GRAMMY Awards took place, on March 3, 1973, in Nashville with host Andy Williams. Gilbert attended the awards show at the Tennessee Theater. He was nominated in three categories including Song of Year for "Alone Again (Naturally)" but unfortunately lost all three. Roberta Flack won Record of the Year for "The First Time
Ever I Saw Your Face" and Song of the Year as well. George Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh was Album of the Year ... Harry Nilsson won for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Male for "Without You." George Carlin, who passed away in 2008, won for Best Comedy Performance for his
album FM & AM ... America was named Best New Artist.

No Matter How I Try Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
In February 1993, Gilbert performed in four cities in Japan; Osaka, Toyko, Aichi and Kanagawa. The February 10th performance at the Nakano-Sunplaza, in Tokyo was
recorded, filmed and released on VHS Video, Laser Disc ONLY in Japan. A CD version of the concert is available from Japan, UK, Holland and Finland. "No Matter How I Try / If I Don't Get You (Back Again)" was the third MAM single released in November 1971. It reached #5 in the UK.

Happiness Is Me and You - 1974 Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
In February 1974, Gilbert released "Happiness Is Me And You" as a stand alone single MAM114 with Breakfast Dinner And Tea. It reached #19 in the UK and #64 in the US. It wasn't until 1986 that the song was released on an LP in Japan.

Matrimony 1971 Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
This video was a promo film and features Gilbert and his upright piano. The promo was shot in London along the Thames River. Gilbert's sort of trademark, the heirloom lamp, sits on top of the piano. The lamp made numerous TV appearances including his first BBC TV special!

Susan Van Heusen Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
By the end of 1971 Gilbert's debut album was a Top 5 hit and he performed most of the tracks from Himself on his first BBC TV show which was broadcast in December 1971. Susan Van Heusen disappeared quickly in the US as the album was revised twice to make way for "We Will" and "Alone Again [Naturally]". This rare performance is from the BBC InConcert special.

Happiness Is Me and You - 2007 Music & Lyrics by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Published by Grand Upright Ltd.
For his 2007 Ireland and UK Tour, Gilbert returned to "Happiness Is Me And You." The audiences loved the new arrangement! This performance was recorded at the Poole Lighthouse on November 12th, 2007 with Bill Shanley on guitar, Julian Webster Greaves on flute and Liam Bradley on percussion.
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