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  Declan   [Declan Galbraith]    (b. 19 December 1991) Pop Soloist 
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Declan Declan was exposed to music throughout his childhood. His grandfather, who he called Poppy Ben and to whom his first album is dedicated, used to perform in local pubs playing the tin whistle and Irish drum, and often took Declan along. At the age of eight Declan began to enter local talent competitions, where he won 16 titles in 14 months.

Declan has appeared on television on many occasions and has recently signed a three album contract with EMI, the first released in 2002 and the second as a young teen released in 2006. He was the star of the Young Voices Concerts in the UK for two years. He also sings at numerous charity and other public events in and around his home in Kent, England.

The official biography of Declan John Galbraith: This is the story of a boy with an extraordinary voice Declan Galbraith and his family live in England, in the small town of Hoo, near Rochester, Kent. His father, Alec, is of Scottish descent, while his mother Siobhan comes from a large Irish family. She is a twin and one of 14 children in her family. Declan’s grandfather whom he affectionately called ‚Poppy Ben’ sang in a band and played several instruments and often took Declan along to the ‘Fleadhs’ (concerts) he was playing in. “I would sit there for hours watching Poppy Ben and the musicians, and listening to their music“, says Declan. The explosive mix of Scottish and Irish musical traditions inspired Declan and became his early musical influence. He remembers himself already singing at the age of two. He adds, “These are some of my very first memories in life – always singing.“ His talent was publicly acknowledged for the first time when at just 7 years old he insisted on performing spontaneously at the annual Rochester Dickens Festival, a two-day extravaganza where people were invited to dress up in Victorian costumes to celebrate the life and times of the famous author Charles Dickens and his links with their town. Little Declan, dressed up as a chimney sweep, started singing and the crowd went wild. Soon after this he started to enter local talent contests and within a year he had won 15 titles and more than £1,000.00. He wisely put most of it into a savings account, but he did spend some of it on computer games, a basketball and a brand new football. Now, some five years later, Declan has made music and singing his full-time career. Siobhan Galbraith: ”As parents, it has always been the biggest concern to ensure that irrespective of his talent and success, Declan would not lose touch with the real world, and to remain a normal young man. We know he has an extraordinary talent and he has set himself a very high goal.” As a result of his success in the talent shows, the major recording companies soon heard about Declan and he was signed to his first recording contract in England. His first recording was ‘Walking in the Air’, which was released on a special Christmas Hits album, also featuring Westlife, Elton John and Elvis Presley. Declan loves to sing to live audiences and among some of his most memorable performances are, the Queen’s Jubilee at St Paul’s Cathedral, when he sang ‘Amazing Grace’ accompanied by the St Paul’s Choir and an unforgettable experience when singing in front of more than 22,000 people at an Elton John concert. Declan says: “So far I have been able to realize my dream of making music and singing. I am now playing guitar and the piano and have also started to write my own songs, which hopefully I will record on future albums. One day I would also like to develop other skills and perhaps do some acting as well." Declan is determined to keep his feet firmly on the ground and knows that it is important to keep up with all of his schoolwork and education. He finds time to practice his music every day. His first album with Irish traditional songs and some specially written material became a big success and charted in the U.K. and Ireland. Another big success came during a nationwide tour of Young Voices concerts when breaking the Guinness World Record. It was at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast in December 2002 when he sang live with some 10,000 children and was also simultaneously linked, by radio and satellite, with more than 80,000 children in their schools all over the UK, who accompanied him in achieving the world’s largest choral sing. Of his new album Declan says: “I like to record songs that are meaningful to me and the audience. I have recorded many different types of songs, such as “Tears in Heaven”, “Love of my Life”, “Nights In White Satin” and “An Angel”, songs that demand vocal performance and interpretation. I love that kind of music " Declan’s extraordinary talent and reputation came to the attention of media mogul Haim Saban and his music President, Ron Kenan, who signed Declan to Saban Music Group’s new record label. They have chosen Germany to be the very first territory in the world to launch their first produced album, via the Starwatch Music label. Declan has interpreted an impressive list of great songs in his own unique style. „This album is a collection of some of my favourite classic songs. My greatest thanks go to the amazing songwriters who were responsible for these wonderful works of art and to the original artists who provided their everlasting stamp. I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity of presenting my own personal interpretation.” He adds, “My greatest wish is simply to make music that people enjoy.“
Related Sites
Official Site: Declan Music
BCSD: Angelo Kelly
Declan covered "An Angel" which was originally written by The Kelly Family.
Review: “Thank You” – The new album from Declan - Review
About the new album of Declan " Thank you"
Review: Wordpress - Review of the new album of Declan
Review: You and Me Review
Review of the newest album of Declan ( 2007) - You and me
Stage6 - All out of Love
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Declan Galbraith - IMDb
Declan's Wiki Bio
UK Guardian Article
"A boy's own story"

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Featured Recordings Compact | Full
Declan - Declan
Declan (Liberty 541-6012, CD) September 2002
Featuring Declan  
This is Declan's first Album while under the Liberty Label, managed by Xenex for EMI.
  1.   Danny Boy [Traditional] (L)  
  2.   Carrickfergus [Traditional] (L)  
  3.   Imagine [John Lennon] (L)  
  4.   I'll Be There [Gordy/HurstWest/Davis] (L)  
  5.   It all begins with love [Mack/Mason/Mack] (L)  
  6.   Your friend [Mack/Mason/Mack] (L)  
  7.   Love can build a bridge [Overstreet/Judd/John] (L)  
  8.   Mama said [Mack/Mason/Mack] (L)  
  9.   Till the day we meet again [Mack/Mason/Mack] (L)  
10.   Amazing Grace [Traditional] (L)  
11.   Circles in the sand [Mack/Mason/Mack] (L)  
12.   Angels [R. Williams/G. Chambers] (L)  
13.   Tell me why [Mack/Mason/Mack] (L)  
14.   Twinkle twinkle little star [Traditional] (L)   This track is known as Declan's Prayer
Available at   Amazon UK
Available at   Amazon US
Singles Compact | Full
Declan - Tell Me Why
UK Version
Tell Me Why (EMI  CDDECS004, CD Single) December 2002
Featuring Declan  
"I only have the Official Radio Edit version of this CD with one track, and no Video." (Perhaps this is the US version?)

  1.   Tell me why   Declan & The Young Voices Choir
  2.   I'll be there  
  3.   New Year song 2003  
  4.   Tell me why (video)  
Available at   Amazon UK, used
Available at   eBay
Other Recordings Compact | Full
Declan - Christmas Hits: 50 Festive Favourites
Christmas Hits Cover
Christmas Hits: 50 Festive Favourites (BMG TV HITSCDX01, CD) 2001
Featuring Declan  
2CD set. Declan sings on track 21: Walking in the Air [from The Snowman]
21.   Walking in the Air [from The Snowman] (L)   Soloist: Declan
Available at   Amazon UK
  Walking in the Air, RealAudio
Recordings after Voice Change / Recordings as an Adult Compact | Full
Declan - Ego You
Ego You (Warner , CD Single) November 2007
Featuring Declan (non-treble)  
  1.   Ego you  
  2.   Moody blues  
  3.   Everything's gonna be alright  
  4.   More than I can say   Unreleased
Available at   Amazon.de
Declan - You and Me
You and Me (Warner , CD) November 2007
Featuring Declan (non-treble)  
  1.   You And Me  
  2.   Leavin' Today  
  3.   Ego You (L)  
  4.   I Think I Love You  
  5.   I Do Love You  
  6.   Nothing Else Matters  
  7.   Missing You  
  8.   Everybody Tells Me  
  9.   Moody Blues  
10.   Sister Golden Hair  
11.   Maybe  
12.   Everything's Gonna Be Alright  
13.   Ruby Tuesday  
14.   I'd Love You To Want Me  
15.   The Living Years  
16.   I'm Cryin' For You  
17.   Guardian Angel   Christmas Bonus Track
Available at   Amazon.de
Declan - Love of My Life
Love of My Life (Saban Music Group , CD Single) March 2007
Featuring Declan (non-treble)  
Declan's first Single release from the Thank You Album
  1.   Love of My Life  
  2.   Love of My Life (Joes Mix)  
  3.   An Angel  
  4.   My Girl (Unreleased)  
  5.   Love of My Life (Video)  
Available at   Amazon.de
Declan - Thank You
Thank You (Starwatch Music , CD) December 2006
Featuring Declan (non-treble)  
  1.   An Angel (L)  
  2.   Love of My Life (L)  
  3.   Nights in White Satin (L)  
  4.   Tears in Heaven (L)  
  5.   Bright Eyes (L)  
  6.   House of the Rising Sun  
  7.   Saved by the Bell (L)  
  8.   David's Song (Who'll Come with Me?) (L)  
  9.   All Out of Love (L)  
10.   How Could an Angel Break My Heart (L)  
11.   Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) (L)  
12.   Only One Woman (L)  
13.   The Last Unicorn (L)  
14.   Sailing (L)  
15.   Where Did Our Love Go (L)  
Available at   Amazon de Early December release
  Videos and song samples on Declan's website
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