Eileen Reid | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1943 (age 81) Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1959–1980 |
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".
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.
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]
Irish chart singles