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Chanteur
Country Canadien né en 1922 à Halifax (Nova Scotia). Il est
décédé le 2 Décembre 1987.
Born in 1922,
Nova Scotia, Canada, d. 2 December 1987. Whelan began singing as a small child
and in his early teens played guitar. In the early 50s he established himself as
a popular artist on radio, appearing regularly on CBC, Canada’s national radio
network, as well as on several local outlets. Among these appearances, Whelan
hosted and performed on his own show, usually leading his band, the Western
Serenaders. He also wrote many songs, but included in his repertoire familiar
country favourites, all of which he performed with warmth and affection. Among
the songs Whelan recorded are ‘At The End Of A Long Lonely Day’, ‘I Dreamed Of
An Old Love Affair’, ‘The Letter Edged In Black’, ‘Harvest Rose Of San Antone’,
‘If I Had A Million Dreams To Dream’ and ‘I Don’t Want To Feel Blue’, ‘Have I
Told You Lately That I Love You’, ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’, ‘Near The Cross’ and
‘Rockin’ Alone In An Old Rockin’ Chair’. In 1999, he was inducted posthumously
into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame. (NB: Not to be confused with
the Irish composer Bill Whelan of Riverdance fame.)
Talents : Vocals, Guitar
Style musical : Traditional Country
I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair (1956)
ANYTIME
(1956)
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Years in activity :
| 1910 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 2000 | 10 | 20 |
DISCOGRAPHY
Single
| 1963 ? | SP Rodeo RO. 3162 (CAN) |
The Hand That Rocks The Cradle / I Love Old New-Brunswick |
Albums
| 196? | LP 12" Banff RBS.1129 (CAN) |
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Country Memories With Billy Whelan - Your Cheatin' Heart / Rockin' Alone In An Old Rockin' Chair / At The End Of A Long Lonely Day / I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair / The Letter Edged In Black / Many Tears Ago / Anytime / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / Bouquet Of Roses / Just A Closer Walk With Thee |
| 196? | LP 12" Banff RBS.1154 (CAN) |
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Near The Cross - Let The Lower Lights Be Burning / Farther Along / May The Circle Be Unbroken / Old Time Religion / Have Thine Own Way / Lord I'm Coming Home / Near The Cross / Walk Ever Close To Me / Where Could I Go / Evening Prayer |
| 1984 | LP 12" CATTLE LP 62 (GER) |
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BILLY WHELAN'S CANADIAN COUNTRY SOUVENIRS OF THE 1950'S - At The End Of A Long Lonely Day / I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair / The Letter Edged In Black / Many Tears Ago / Anytime / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / Your Cheatin' Heart / Bouquet Of Roses / Just A Closer Walk With Thee / Let The Lower Lights Be Burning / Near The Cross / Rockin' Alone In An Old Rockin' Chair |
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