Shirley Abicair (born 26 October 1928) is an Australian-born singer, musician, TV personality, actress and author.
While studying in Sydney she began singing at parties and private functions to support her studies, accompanying herself on the zither. Self-taught, she is said to have found the zither whilst rummaging in a cupboard as a small child. She then entered and won a Sydney radio talent quest. This led to offers of engagements on radio and in theatre and cabaret.
In 1956, she recorded (with George Martin (later the Beatles' producer) producing) the title song for the soundtrack of the classic Australian film Smiley. On 26 March 1956, Abicair appeared on BBC TV Off The Record. Through the middle/late 1950s she hosted (with help from her puppet friends, Australian indigenous children, Tea Cup and Clothespeg), a series called Children's Hour.
In 1961, Abicair accepted a request to perform at The Variety Club of Great Britain eighth annual Star Gala at the Festival Gardens, Battersea Park, London, Saturday 13 May 1961. In 1962, she toured the Soviet Union, and in the same year she gave a recital at the Festival Hall in London. Later that year in October she visited the United States for performances.
In 1971, she moved to Oregon in the United States, where she appeared in a series of college concerts with the American writer Ken Kesey......Abicair currently (2002-2007) lived in London and divides her time between Britain, the USA and Australia. ( Info Edited From Wikipedia )
1. Giuvanne
2. Eddystone Light
3. Turtle Dove
4. Chiens Perdus (Little Lost Dogs)
5. Skip To My Lou
6. Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier
7. Go Gallawy
1. Raoul (Serenade Of The Courting Cat)
2. Terang Bolian
3. Smilin' Days
4. Luluai
5. Green Willow
6. That's Singin'
7. Little Tonkinese
5. Green Willow.
Hi Brody
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Could you possibly re upload Shirley Abicair please?
Many thanks
Alan
Hi Brody
ReplyDeleteIf you have sorted out your files could you possibly re upload Shirley Abicair please?
I would really appreciate it. Many thanks for some great music. Please reply to alanmking@aol.com
Best wishes
Alan
Better late than never !!...Cheers !
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Many Thanks Brody, I have been after this for quite a while.
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