Eileen Reid Explained

Eileen Reid
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:1959–1980
Associated Acts:The Melody Makers, The Cadets

Eileen Reid (born January 1943)[1] is an Irish singer of the showband era.[2]

She had an Irish number 1 on 29 May 1964 with "Fallen Star", the first official Irish number one single by an Irish woman,[3] and was also known for her song "I Gave My Wedding Dress Away".

Career

Eileen Reid began singing as a teenager with the Melody Makers, later fronting the Cadets showband.[4] She and the Cadets reached No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart dated 6 May 1965 with "Jealous Heart".[5]

She tried out for the 1980 Eurovision with "The Saddest Show On Earth". In 1982, she appeared on The Brendan Grace Show. She appeared on a 1995 episode of Lifelines.

Later she turned to acting, appearing in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin in pantomime.[6]

In 2008, she appeared on The Podge and Rodge Show.

Personal life

Eileen Reid was the daughter of footballer Charlie Reid.[7] Eileen Reid married Jimmy Day, another showband singer. Her daughter Claudine Day is also a singer.[8]

In 2015, she admitted to multiple infidelities and a miscarriage.[9] [10] [11]

Discography

Irish chart singles

Bibliography

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Showband queen Eileen Reid. Farmersjournal.ie. 6 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Singer Eileen Reid reveals she lost out on work because she refused to sleep with a director. Independent.ie. 6 October 2021.
  3. https://irishnumberones.com/2023/07/27/eileen-reid-and-the-cadets-fallen-star/
  4. Web site: Cadets Showband. Irish-showbands.com. 6 October 2021.
  5. Web site: CADETS WITH EILEEN READ | full Official Chart History. Officialcharts.com. 6 October 2021.
  6. News: Singer settles injury claim. The Irish Times. 6 October 2021.
  7. Web site: Eileen Reid Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More. AllMusic. 6 October 2021.
  8. News: Dancehall days return. The Irish Times. 6 October 2021.
  9. Web site: ‘I never heard the word abortion’: Singer reveals anguish of unplanned pregnancy. Daragh. Brophy. Thejournal.ie.
  10. Web site: Eileen Reid Reveals Extramarital Affair. Rsvpmagazine.com. 24 September 2015.
  11. News: 'Faith and forgiveness' saved showband star's marriage. Irish Examiner. 16 December 2016.