Maureen Nolan
Maureen Nolan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 June 1954 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupations | Singer, actress, television personality |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Television | Top of the Pops Loose Women |
| Spouse | Richie Hoyle (div. 2016) |
| Family | Anne Nolan (sister) Denise Nolan (sister) Linda Nolan (sister) Bernie Nolan (sister) Coleen Nolan (sister) Jake Roche (nephew) |
| Website | www |
Maureen Nolan (born 14 June 1954) is an Irish born singer and TV personality. Maureen is best known for being one the original members of the Nolans.[1]
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Nolan was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Tommy (26 September 1925 – 2 September 1998) and Maureen Nolan (15 December 1926 – 30 December 2007), as the fourth of eight children, including sisters Anne, Denise, Linda, Bernie and Coleen, and brothers Tommy and Brian, respectively.[1] The family lived in Raheny, a suburb of Dublin, before moving to Blackpool, England, in 1962.[1]
The Nolans
[edit]Maureen, along with her sisters, were a part of the singing group the Nolans. The Nolans had a number one hit in 1979 with their song "I'm in the Mood for Dancing". It charted at No. 2 on Irish music charts and was No. 1 on charts in Japan and South Africa. Sister Anne left the group between 1980 and 1982, with Coleen stepping in for her. They won the 1981 Tokyo Music Festival with their song "Sexy Music".[citation needed]
The Nolans reunited as a five-piece (including Bernie, Coleen, Linda and Maureen) for a one-off performance of "I'm In the Mood for Dancing" for BBC One's All Time Greatest Party Songs, hosted by Tess Daly, which aired on 17 December 2005.[2] They performed the song again on 9 August 2007 on Loose Women,[3] but dismissed any immediate prospect of a full-scale reunion. In 2009, Maureen joined her sisters for a reunion tour.[4] The group reunited once again in 2020, when they reformed and remained in the group until its disbandment in 2022.
Later works
[edit]In February 2020, it was announced that Maureen and the Nolans would appear in a new TV series for Quest Red, The Nolans Go Cruising,[5] a rival show to Channel 5's Cruising with Jane McDonald. Maureen Nolan still appears in stage, and theatre shows across the UK.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | It’s Cliff Richard | Herself | Performer with The Nolans (2 Episodes) |
| 1977 | Seaside Special | ||
| 1978 | Multi-Coloured Swap Shop | ||
| 1979 | Mike Yarwood in Persons | Performer with The Nolans (6 Episodes) | |
| 1979-1981 | Top of the Pops | Performer with The Nolans (15 Episodes) | |
| 1981-1982 | The Nolans | Various Roles | Series Lead (4 Episodes) |
| 1983-1985 | Cheggers Plays Pop | Herself | Performer with The Nolans (8 Episodes) |
| 1987 | Filthy Rich & Catflap | Performer with The Nolans (1 Episode) | |
| 1993 | The Ronson Mission | Guest (1 Episode) | |
| 1999, 2009, 2011 | This Morning | Musical Performer (3 Episodes) | |
| 2000 | Brookside | Maureen | Guest Role (1 Episode) |
| 2007-2025 | Loose Women | Herself | Guest Panelist (9 Episodes) |
| 2009 | Who Wants to be a Millionaire | Contestant (1 Episode) | |
| The Nolans: In the Mood for Dancing | Lead Contributor (Television Special) | ||
| 2011 | Daybreak | Guest (1 Episode) | |
| 2012 | The One Show | Reporter (1 Episode) | |
| 2020-2021 | The Nolans Go Cruising | Series Lead (All 14 Episodes) | |
| 2020 | At Home with The Nolans | Series Lead (All 4 Episodes) | |
| 2021 | Britain’s Favourite 80s Song | Nolan Sister | Contributor (2 Episodes) |
| 2022 | Greatest Pop Videos | Contributor (1 Episode) |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Larkin, Colin (1998). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 3rd Edition Volume V: Louvin, Charlie-Paul, Clarence. London: Macmillan. p. 3969. ISBN 0-333-74134-X.
- ↑ "All-Time Greatest Party Songs (2005)". IMDb.com. 17 December 2005. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ↑ ""Loose Women" Episode #11.149 (2007)". IMDb.com. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2008.
- ↑ "Loose Women- The Nolans interview". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 5 April 2008. Uploaded copy of interview.
- ↑ "The Nolans announce exciting new family show in the Mood for Cruising". Goodtoknow.co.uk. 19 February 2020.
- ↑ "Denise Nolan rejoins The Nolans for first time in 43 years for TV performance". Retropopmagazine.com. 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2021-09-28.