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Benny Gallagher
Acoustic / Pop / Folk

"Singer-Songwriter"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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Member Since8/14/2006
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 13 2008 2:00P
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity - Family Picnic Nr. Maldon, East
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
The Ram Club 020 8686 9421 Claygate, London and South East
Oct 15 2008 8:00P
Dean Clough Halifax
Oct 31 2008 7:30P
Perthshire Amber Festival Pitlochry, Scotland
Nov 1 2008 7:30P
Perthshire Amber Festival Pitlochry, Scotland
Nov 4 2008 8:00P
The Processed Pea - B/O: 01430 810669 Etton nr. Beverley Yorks, Northeast
Nov 21 2008 8:00P
Eastgate Arts Centre Peebles
Feb 22 2009 8:00P
Fifestock - The Inn at Lathones nr. St Andrews, Scotland

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   About Benny Gallagher


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For sheer quality and distinction you need look no further than the career of Benny Gallagher. One half of hit makers and blue chip songwriters Gallagher & Lyle; he began his career as a staff writer with the Beatles Music Pub. Co. Apple writing songs for lifelong friend and Apple Records biggest Solo Artist Mary Hopkin.

Benny has always considered his early years at Apple, and, especially, the constant encouragement of Paul McCartney, as one of the most important factors in his development as a songwriter.

In 1970, Gallagher and Lyle's astute composing abilities propelled the legendary band McGuinness Flint to the top of the charts with hit songs "When I'm Dead And Gone" and "Malt And Barley Blues".

Then came the duo's own string of successes – the richly romantic "Heart On My Sleeve" and "I Wanna Stay With You". Their Breakaway album was a huge success – and, even more so when the title track was "covered" by Art Garfunkel.

On record he has worked with: Paul McCartney - Eric Clapton - Pete Townsend - Ronnie Lane - Ronnie Wood - Gary Brooker - Georgie Fame - Mary Hopkin - Elkie Brooks - Ralph McTell - Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention, as well as Blues legends Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (who wrote "That's Alright Mama" for Elvis Presley) and Champion Jack Dupree.

Between song-writing visits to Nashville, and composing soundtracks for film and television he has toured Australia, the Middle and Far East, Europe and the U.K. as bassist and vocalist with The Manfreds, and, more recently an In - The - Round Concert with Beth Nielsen-Chapman, Ricky Ross and Charlie Dore to celebrate the opening of BBC Scotland's new Headquarters in Glasgow, as well as a special guest spot with Legendary Jazz Guitarist Martin Taylor in his string of sell-out shows during The Lonon Jazz Festival.

Benny spent two years as founding Director and seven years as Chairman of P@MRA - The Performing Artists Media Rights Association - administering the right to equitable remuneration for U.K. Performers.

During his time at P@MRA Benny was able to achieve a long term ambition by visiting Japan to successfully negotiate and later conclude a deal which now provides all U.K. performers with Equitable Remuneration from Japan, for the very first time!

Under Benny's stewardship, between 1996–2002, P@MRA distributed over £20m to Performers as Equitable Remuneration for the use of their recordings.

In 2001 he was deemed a “Companion of LIPA” the world renowned Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and presented with his Award by LIPA's co-founder Paul McCartney, alongside fellow Companions Singer-Songwriter Joan Armatrading and “Architect of Punk” Malcolm MacLaren.

On March 1st 2005, as a guest of Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, he was invited to attend a Celebration of British Music at Buckingham Palace along with: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Sir George Martin, Martin Taylor, Joan Armatrading, Eddi Reader, Roger Daltrey, Richard Thompson, Status Quo, Jamie Cullum, Courtney Pine, Charlotte Church…

It is a testament to the enduring quality of Gallagher's songwriting that cult dance band Lemonjelly recently sampled "I Wanna Stay With You" on their recent best - selling release.

A number of artists have also recorded and released Benny Gallagher songs:

Art Garfunkel - Bryan Ferry - Colin Blunstone - Donovan Frankenreiter - Don Williams - Elkie Brooks - Fairport Convention - Garth Brooks - Joe Brown - Judith Durham - Little Anthony and the Imperials - Mary Hopkin - Phil Everly - Ricky Nelson - Ringo Starr - Rita Coolidge - Status Quo - Simon and Garfunkel - The Fureys - and Jim Capaldi to name but a few..... Benny Gallagher endorses and plays Freshman Guitars: www.freshmanguitars.co.uk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




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greenmantle


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Jun 30 2008 11:55 AM

hi benny, hows things going with the album. been in touch with jj, and he still has a few probs getting his album out. he was asking me to ask if you were up for doing some gigs in ireland or scotland , england, whatever,he has a couple of new tracks on his site,and is sounding great (as usual)anyway see what you think. also the guy who restored our two greenmantle albums, son has got the cd cover he designed for us selected for an exhibition in london, seemingly it is a very prestigeous event .so it looks as if jack and i's ugly mugs will be gracing a place there. will let you know when it is.anyway keep well and love to diane, speak soon billy.
Jim Glennon





Jun 30 2008 4:57 AM

Hi Benny

Thanks for accepting my friendship. Great Tunes You Got Here!!! Keep up the great work and have a great week my new friend!!!

Jim
Tom Hepner





Jun 11 2008 7:51 PM

Hi Benny. Thanks for the add. Great tunes!
Sonny Tackett





Jun 8 2008 6:33 AM

BENNY, THANKS FOR THE ADD.THE BEST TO YOU AND YOURS. SONNY TACKETT
DGM1 MANAGEMENT





Jun 6 2008 5:28 PM

hi benny

yeh it was a great night

yeh look forward to meeting you next time again
greenmantle


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Jun 2 2008 12:13 PM

hi benny, hope you had a good journey home, thoroughly enjoyed the gigs we did together, its always a pleasure and look forward to the next ones.
ps (finally mastered the change in teardrop, put a run from c to f and g sharp to e flat. ) great song. have also tried the pedal and it works a treat so it will be billy two basses boom from now on.love to diane and speak to you soon billy boom
DGM1 MANAGEMENT





May 29 2008 4:53 PM

Hi Benny

Thanks for a great gig 2nite

fantastic

thanks for siging my three albums after the gig.

meant a lot to me.
Jane





May 12 2008 12:27 PM

Your music has meant so much to me over the years, it's great to find you here - thank you for your friendship Benny x
www.Strings.ie





Apr 29 2008 8:18 AM

Hi there
D'addario/Martin Spring Sale
Stock up - offer ends soon!

Kind regards,
Strings.ie
SQUEEZE (Official)





Apr 26 2008 8:03 AM

Wonderful to meet so many old friends and make new ones.

Chris & Glenn
SQUEEZE
Kara





Apr 16 2008 6:24 PM

Dear Benny,
Thank you for adding Kara . I hope that you are enjoying hearing her as much as I have enjoyed and been inspired by you.

Best wishes

Ian Matheson
Midori Takeuchi





Apr 13 2008 2:26 AM

Thanks for your request.
Really love your music.
All my best wishes to your wonderful creation.

-Midori-
Ron Evans Group - on itunes!!!





Apr 11 2008 5:53 AM

Thank you for the add.all the best.
Ron Evans
Flint Recordings





Apr 10 2008 4:36 AM

Thank you for the add. Regards, Sonny.
Paul J Deegan





Apr 8 2008 4:14 AM

Hi Benny

Thanks for the add - a legend :-)

All the best

PjD
Sylvia





Apr 5 2008 1:58 PM

Good morning Benny,

I wish you a wonderful Sunday. Relax and enjoy.

Love to New Zealand.
Sylvia
SEAN REA





Mar 31 2008 12:44 PM

Hi Benny,
Been playing the cd you were kind enough to give me in Belfast.Luv it.
It was cool to meet you at long last.
would luv to see you in Donegal one day..swap songs in my kitchen and a little red wine....

Best till then

SEAN
R-O-M-A





Mar 30 2008 6:18 PM

Have a great Monday, my friend.

R-O-M-A from Tokyo
Space Studios





Mar 29 2008 7:26 AM

Hi Benny, just visiting to see if any music biz expertise can be gleaned from your page! Hope to get you to Wales sometime soon when her maj is ready! x
Sylvia





Mar 28 2008 2:15 PM

Hi Benny,

I wish you a super great weekend.

Best wishes
Sylvia
Red Shoes





Mar 24 2008 3:50 AM

Hi Benny, thanks for the friendship - loved your songs from way back.
Carolyn and Mark
Sylvia