Brian Connolly was born on October 5, 1945 in Hamilton, Scotland. He was ad… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Connolly was born on October 5, 1945 in Hamilton, Scotland. He was adopted at birth and took the name Brian McManus. When he was 18 Brian discovered that he was adopted he changed his surname to his mother's, Connolly.
At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings.
Connolly and Tucker remained together and then recruited guitarist Frank Torpey and bassist Steve Priest, they named the new band Sweetshop. The group recorded several singles and eventually shortened their name to Sweet. Over the next 13 years Brian recorded albums with Sweet until his drinking problem caused him to leave the band in 1979.
After leaving Sweet Brian launched a solo career that had little success. In 1981 he survived multiple heart attacks in a single night but his health was permanently affected. Despite this Connolly toured with his backing bands New Sweet and Brian Connolly's Sweet. In 1988 Connolly reunited with former bandmates Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker to rework studio versions of "Action" and "Ballroom Blitz". The four reunited again in 1990 for the promotion of a video music documentary. By the late 1990s Brian's previous drinking problem had taken a toll on his body and he died of liver failure on February 9, 1997.
At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings.
Connolly and Tucker remained together and then recruited guitarist Frank Torpey and bassist Steve Priest, they named the new band Sweetshop. The group recorded several singles and eventually shortened their name to Sweet. Over the next 13 years Brian recorded albums with Sweet until his drinking problem caused him to leave the band in 1979.
After leaving Sweet Brian launched a solo career that had little success. In 1981 he survived multiple heart attacks in a single night but his health was permanently affected. Despite this Connolly toured with his backing bands New Sweet and Brian Connolly's Sweet. In 1988 Connolly reunited with former bandmates Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker to rework studio versions of "Action" and "Ballroom Blitz". The four reunited again in 1990 for the promotion of a video music documentary. By the late 1990s Brian's previous drinking problem had taken a toll on his body and he died of liver failure on February 9, 1997.
Poppa Joe
Brian Connolly Lyrics
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M-Kids Poppa rambo rambo mijn Poppa Joe allez hup Poppa Joe, mijn…
Sweet In the midday sun they beat on their drums when poppa Joe…
The Sweet In the midday sun They beat on their drums When…
The Sweet Feat. Brian Connolly In the midday sun they beat on their drums when poppa Joe…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Brian Connolly:
Action So you think you'll take another piece of me To satisfy…
Ballroom Blitz Are you ready Steve? Uh-huh Andy? Yeah Mick? Okay Alright fe…
Blockbuster Ahh ahhh, ahh ahhh You better beware, you better take care …
Fox On The Run I don't want to know your name 'Cause you don't look…
Hell Raiser Look out! Mama let me out on a Saturday night,…
Hellraiser Look Out! Momma let me out on a Saturday night She said…
Let's Go I've been in every town I've stood on every stage Still the…
Little Willy North side , east side Little Willy, Willy wears the crown,…
Love Is Like Oxygen Love is like oxygen You get too much you get too…
Run Run Run I don't want to know your name 'Cause you don't look…
Teenage Rampage All over the land the kids are finally startin' to…
The Lollipop Man A. Hammond / M. Hazlewood You go to the girl's school …
Wait 'Til The Morning Comes You've better believed me I've been right here for you Wasti…
Wig Wam Bam Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her t…
Wig-Wam Bam Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her t…
Wig-Warm Bam Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her …
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@michelleprie2854
Oh, how badly we need these happy songs these times... I know it's not easy, but try to stay strong and positive everyone!!!
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@michelleprie2854
@Ana Maria Quiroga Happy New Year from Austria/Europe, dear Ana Maria...
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@gypsyrain369
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@Chekkles
Why can’t music be like this now and forever…
I was born in 02, but I enjoy this kind of music more than any others
@barbaraholcmann1081
I like this song very, very much
@AndersPack
It was better in the "outtakes CD" IMHO.
@brittvdr806
2023, still loving this song.
I was -10 years old.
@Mark64W
One of many great hits by one of the most under rated bands of all time . Love the way they went through at least four key changes upwards keeping the happiness of the song . Just brilliant !
@yvetteleerdam8960
The Sweet had great music, always made me happy, thanks sweet guys xx
@DrWhom
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