Glen Daly
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Glen Daly (born Bartholomew Francis McCann McGovern Dick c.1930 died 1987) was a Scottish singer and entertainer.
Career
Daly was born in Glasgow where he attended St Mary's School. On completing his education he started work in the Clydeside shipyards.
Daly began his stage career as a foil to Glasgow music hall artiste Lex McLean and his peers included Andy Stewart and the Alexander Brothers.
The song for which he is best known The Celtic Song made the UK Singles Chart in 1961 and is still played at the start of home matches for Celtic F.C.. Daly also toured extensively and is probably best remembered for appearing on BBC Scotland show The White Heather Club as well as in many pantomimes at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre [1] where he also frequently topped the bill in variety shows [2] Further afield from his native city Glen Daly was also a popular performer at the Edinburgh Palladium [3] and in Belfast.[4]
Trivia
Glen Daly can be heard on Last FM.
Glen Daly has a Celtic supporters' club named after him.
The Celtic Song featured in the US Television series Lost.
Releases
Albums
Glasgow Night Out released on Pye Golden Guinea. Released on 20 November 1971. Charted at number 28.
The Very Best of (Live from the Ashfield Club) [5]
Legends of Scotland [6]
The Very Best of Glen Daly [7]
Singles
External links
The Rothesay Celtic Supporters Club.[8]
Last FM.[9]
See also
- Music of Scotland
- Royal Variety Performance
- List of British Music Hall musicians
- List of Scottish musicians
- Celtic F.C.