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| Birth name | Donald Clark Osmond |
| Born | December 9, 1957 |
| Origin | Ogden, Utah, USA |
| Genre(s) | Vocal, Pop, Rock, Comedy, Musical Theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Musician, Actor, Radio and TV Presenter, Former Teen idol |
| Years active | 1961 – present |
| Associated acts | Marie Osmond, The Osmonds |
| Website | Donny.com |
Donald Clark "Donny" Osmond (born December 9, 1957) is an American entertainer. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Ogden is a city in and the County seat of Weber County, Utah, United States. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδίαkomodia has a popular meaning (any discourse generally intended to amuse especially in Television, Film, and Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A presenter, or host (sometimes hostess, in feminine form is a Person or Organization responsible for running an event Teen idols refers to someone idolized by teens a teen idol is often young but in many cases no longer teenaged Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959, in Ogden, Utah) is an American Actress, Singer, Doll The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the He is a singer, musician, actor and former teen idol. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Teen idols refers to someone idolized by teens a teen idol is often young but in many cases no longer teenaged Osmond has also been a talk show and game show host, record producer, race car driver and author. A talk show ( American) or chat show ( Global) is a Television or Radio program where one person or group of people come together to In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing He is known for being half of the brother-sister singing act Donny & Marie and a member of the "Osmond Brothers" singing group. The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s
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Biography
Early life
Osmond was born in Ogden, Utah, the son of Olive May Osmond (née Davis) and George Virl Osmond. Ogden is a city in and the County seat of Weber County, Utah, United States. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. Olive May Osmond ( née Davis; May 4, 1925 - May 9, 2004) was the matriarch of the American Osmond George Virl Osmond ( October 13 1917 &ndash November 6 2007) was the Patriarch of the Osmond family. He is the brother of Alan, Jay, Jimmy, Merrill, Wayne, Marie, Tom, and Virl Osmond. Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949) was a member of the 1970s music group The Osmonds and the head of the Osmond Family The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s James 'Jimmy' Arthur Osmond (born on in Canoga Park, California) is a Singer, Actor, and Businessman. Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953) is the lead singer of the 1970s music group The Osmonds. Melvin Wayne Osmond (b August 28, 1951) is the second oldest of the original Osmond Brothers singers Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959, in Ogden, Utah) is an American Actress, Singer, Doll Alan, Jay, Merrill, Wayne, and Donny were members of the popular singing group The Osmonds (also known as The Osmond Brothers). The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s Osmond later traced his family ancestry back to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales; his journey was documented in a BBC Wales program, Donny Osmond Coming Home. Merthyr Tydfil today Government The current Borough boundaries date back to 1974 when the former county borough of Merthyr Tydfil expanded slightly to cover BBC Wales ( BBC Cymru) is a division of the British Broadcasting Corporation for Wales. [1] On the BBC One Show with Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley (usually Myleene Klass), a plaque was unveiled in the town saying roughly: ' This plaque commemorates the ancestors of Donny Osmond'.
Career
After seeing the Osmond Brothers (Alan, Wayne, Merrill & Jay) perform at Disneyland as a barbershop quartet, Andy Williams asked the boys to audition for The Andy Williams Show. Barbershop Vocal harmony, as codified during the barbershop revival era (1940s-present is a style of A cappella, or unaccompanied Vocal music characterized Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams (born December 3 1927 in Wall Lake Iowa) is an American pop singer The Andy Williams Show was a television Variety show which ran from 1959 to 1971 (alternating during the summer of 1970 with Andy Williams Presents Ray Stevens They soon became regulars on the show and gained popularity quickly. Donny made his debut on the show at the age of 4 singing "You Are My Sunshine". The brothers continued to perform on the show throughout the 60's along with their brother Jimmy and sister Marie.
Donny then became a teen idol in the early 1970s as a solo singer, in addition to performing with his older brothers. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. He and David Cassidy were easily the biggest "Cover Boy" pop stars for Tiger Beat magazine in the early 70's. David Bruce Cassidy (born April 12, 1950) is an American prolific character actor of stage Singer and Guitarist. Tiger Beat is an American Fan magazine marketed primarily to Adolescents He had his first solo hit with "Sweet and Innocent," which peaked at #7 in the U. S. in 1971. His solo songs "Go Away Little Girl" (1971) (#1 in the U. " Go Away Little Girl " is a popular song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. S. ), "Puppy Love" (U. " Puppy Love " is a popular song written by Paul Anka in 1960 for Annette Funicello, with whom he was having an affair at the time S. #3), and "Hey Girl/I Knew You When" (U. S. #9) (1972) vaulted him into international fame. The fame was further advanced by his appearance on the "Here's Lucy" show, where he sang "Too Young" to Lucille Ball's niece played by Eve Plumb. Lucille Ball (August 6 1911 – April 26 1989 was an American comedienne, film television stage and radio Actress, model, film Not to be confused with Eve's Plum, the rock group Eve Aline Plumb (born April 29, 1958) is an American actress
In the mid '70s, he teamed up with his younger sister, Marie. After being seen co-hosting an episode of the "Mike Douglas Show", Donny & Marie were offered a show of their own, "The Donny & Marie Show. The Mike Douglas Show was an American daytime Television Talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that ran from 1961 to 1982 " The duo recorded several albums together prior to and while starring in their own television variety series which aired on ABC between 1976 and 1979. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar)
His first foray into Broadway musical theatre, playing the title role in Little Johnny Jones in a Broadway revival, ended in dismal failure with the production opening and closing on the same night in March 1982. For the blues pianist see Little Johnny Jones (pianist Little Johnny Jones is a musical by George M
Osmond had to work to re-invent himself as a solo artist and get away from a "goodie two shoes" image created by the T. V. series. He made an unlikely appearance as one of several celebrities and unknowns auditioning to sing for guitarist Jeff Beck in the video for Beck's 1985 single "Ambitious. " He spent several years as a performer, before collaborating with Peter Gabriel and returning to the US charts in 1989 with the song "Soldier Of Love" and its follow-up "Sacred Emotion". Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950 in Chobham, Surrey, England) is an English Musician and Songwriter. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The campaign to market "Soldier Of Love" received considerable airplay with the singer being presented as a 'mystery artist', before his identity was later revealed. [2]
Donny was often reluctant to perform his earliest songs, in particular "Go Away Little Girl", but was convinced to sing the song live for KLOS-FM's 'Mark & Brian Christmas Show' on December 21, 1990.
Osmond found success in musical theater through much of the 1990s when he starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for over 2,000 performances. Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the second British Musical theatre show written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice During this period, he suffered from Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder. Social phobia (DSM-IV 30023 also known as social anxiety disorder (DSM-IV 300 Social Anxiety Disorder is a mental illness that affects how a person interacts with other people. In Donny's case he felt light-headed and extremely nervous during his performances. [3]
Donny was the guest vocalist on Dweezil Zappa's star-studded version of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" which appeared on Dweezil's 1991 album 'Confessions'. The song also included guitar solos from Zakk Wylde, Steve Lukather, Warren DeMartini, Nuno Bettencourt and Tim Pierce.
Donny co-hosted a talk show with his sister, in 1998, also called Donny And Marie. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The show ran for two seasons, and marked the first time the brother and sister had professionally been together in twenty years. Though ratings were high and they were nominated for an award as best talk show, the series was canceled. One of the 1999 episodes of the show, featuring Jefferson Starship promoting their album Windows Of Heaven, has since become a classic among Starship fans, with Donny and Marie performing Volunteers live with Jefferson Starship. Jefferson Starship is an American rock band that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s
Donny went on to host Pyramid in two countries -- a syndicated television game show that ran two seasons in the US, from 2002 - 04, and a British version of Pyramid on Challenge in 2007. Pyramid is the collective name of a series of American television Game shows where contestants tried to guess a series of words or phrases based on descriptions The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Challenge is a British digital TV channel owned by Virgin Media Television.
Within the past few years, he has released a Christmas album, an album of his favorite Broadway songs, and a compilation of popular love songs; his voice can also be heard in the Disney animated film Mulan, in which he sings "I'll Make A Man Out Of You". Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Mulan is a 1998 Animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 19 1998 In 2004, Donny returned to the UK Top 10 for the first time as a solo artist since 1973, with the George Benson-sampling "Breeze On By," co-written with former teen idol Gary Barlow, from the 1990's UK boy band Take That, reaching number 8. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. George Benson (b March 22 1943, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American musician whose recording career began at the age of twenty-one Gary Barlow (born 20 January, 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England) is an English Singer, Pianist, Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark In the animated television series Johnny Bravo, Osmond voiced himself as a recurring character. Johnny Bravo is an American animated series created by Van Partible. He has also done guest spots on numerous other television shows such as "Friends" and "Diagnosis Murder". Friends was an Diagnosis Murder is a mystery / medical / Crime drama Television series starring Dick Van Dyke as Dr
Donny can be seen dancing in the music video of "Weird Al" Yankovic's song "White & Nerdy". Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist " White & Nerdy' " is the second single from "Weird Al" Yankovic 's album Straight Outta Lynwood, which was released on September The song is a parody of Chamillionaire's "Ridin'", and is on Yankovic's 2006 album Straight Outta Lynwood. Hakeem Seriki (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air kəˌmɪljəˈnεər a Portmanteau of " Ridin' " is the second single from Chamillionaire 's album The Sound of Revenge, and features a guest rap by Krayzie Bone. Straight Outta Lynwood is the twelfth album by "Weird Al" Yankovic. In the video, Osmond's role is analogous to that of Krayzie Bone's role in Chamillionaire's "Ridin'". Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the Hakeem Seriki (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air kəˌmɪljəˈnεər a Portmanteau of " Ridin' " is the second single from Chamillionaire 's album The Sound of Revenge, and features a guest rap by Krayzie Bone. Weird Al asked Donny to appear because he was the 'whitest guy' he could think of. [4]
He returned to Broadway on September 19, 2006, in the role of Gaston in Disney's Beauty And The Beast. Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. He was scheduled to perform for nine weeks but due to popular demand he extended his run through December 24th. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Liz Smith, of the New York Post wrote "I am here to tell you he is charmingly campy, good-looking and grand as the villain "Gaston," patterned after our old friend Elvis and noting "Donny is divine". The New York Post is the 13th-oldest Newspaper published in the United States and generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continually On July 29, 2007, Osmond played Gaston again for the final performance of Beauty And The Beast'. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [5]
Donny and Marie were part of a Pepsi Twist commercial in 2006 with the Osbournes (Ozzy Osbourne and family). Pepsi Twist is a Lemon flavored Cola, marketed by PepsiCo as an alternative to regular Pepsi. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer
Osmond returned to ABC as host of The Great American Dream Vote, a prime-time reality/game show that debuted in March, 2007. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. The Great American Dream Vote is a short-lived Reality Television series hosted by Donny Osmond. Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary The return would prove short-lived; after earning lackluster ratings in its first two episodes, the program was canceled. [6]
Osmond hosts the British version of the game show Identity on BBC Two during the daytime. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Identity was a Game show, hosted by Penn Jillette and produced by Reveille where contestants could win money by matching 12 strangers one-by-one On March 5, 2008, it was announced that Osmond's temporary position as co-host of The Insider has been made permanent, replacing Pat O'Brien. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Pat O'Brien (born February 14, 1948 in Sioux Falls South Dakota) is the former host of The Insider, a spin-off of Entertainment [7]
Osmond remarked in an interview recently that with his movie appearance on College Road Trip and upcoming appearances on two Disney Channel shows he would coming about full circle since he and his family were discovered by Walt Disney. College Road Trip is a 2008 film directed by Roger Kumble and starring Martin Lawrence, Raven-Symoné, Brenda Song Walter Elias Disney (December 5 1901 – December 15 1966 was a multiple Academy Award -winning American Film producer, director, Screenwriter
Personal life
Osmond married Debra Glenn on May 8, 1978 at the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Together they have five sons: Donald Clark Osmond Jr. (b. July 31, 1979), Jeremy James Osmond (b. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) June 8, 1981), Brandon Michael Osmond (b. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 January 29, 1985), Christopher Glenn Osmond (b. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) December 12, 1990) and Joshua Davis Osmond (b. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) February 16, 1998)
Donny Osmond became a first-time grandfather on August 21, 2005, when his second son Jeremy and his wife Melisa had Dylan Osmond. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Donny and his family welcomed a granddaughter, Emery, on February 24, 2008. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common This is the first girl born into Donny's immediate family, as he is father to five boys.
Osmond, like the rest of his family, is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known He received some criticism from members for not serving a mission as his religion encourages, but most of the furor over this lack of service has died down. A missionary is a member of a Religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary's faith someone who proselytizes. In retrospect, he states, "It would have been nice to be able to have served a regular full-time mission, but when I was of that age, my career was such that everyone, including my parents and the leaders of the church, thought that I could do a lot of good in the world by continuing being in the public eye, by living an exemplary life and sharing my beliefs in every way that I could". [8] He continues sharing his beliefs in an extensive letters-and-comments portion of his website. [9]
His mother suffered a stroke on November 13, 2001. A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. She died on May 9, 2004 at age 79 from stroke complications. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " On November 6, 2007 his father died of natural causes/old age; he was 90. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Discography (solo, unless otherwise stated)
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Charted singles
| Year | Song | UK | US Hot 100 | US AC |
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| 1971 | "Sweet and Innocent" | - | 7 | - |
| 1971 | "Go Away Little Girl" | - | 1 | 14 |
| 1971 | "Hey Girl"1 | - | 9 | 21 |
| 1972 | "Puppy Love" | 1 | 3 | - |
| 1972 | "Too Young" | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| 1972 | "Why"² | 3 | 13 | 19 |
| 1973 | "The Twelfth of Never" | 1 | 8 | 7 |
| 1973 | "Young Love" | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| 1973 | "A Million to One" | - | 23 | - |
| 1973 | "When I Fall in Love" | 4 | 55 | 31 |
| 1973 | "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" | - | 14 | - |
| 1974 | "I'm Leaving It (All) Up to You" (with Marie Osmond) | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | "Morning Side of the Mountain" (with Marie Osmond) | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 1974 | "Where Did All the Good Times Go" | 18 | - | - |
| 1975 | "I Have a Dream" | - | 50 | 45 |
| 1975 | "Make the World Go Away" (with Marie Osmond) | 18 | 44 | 31 |
| 1975 | "Deep Purple" (with Marie Osmond) | 25 | 14 | 8 |
| 1976 | "C'mon Marianne" | - | 38 | 25 |
| 1976 | "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" (with Marie Osmond) | - | 21 | 17 |
| 1977 | "You've Got Me Dangling on a String"³ | - | 109 | - |
| 1977 | "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" (with Marie Osmond) | - | 38 | 18 |
| 1978 | "On the Shelf" (with Marie Osmond) | - | 38 | 25 |
| 1987 | "I'm in It for Love" | 70 | - | - |
| 1988 | "Soldier of Love" | 29 | 2 | 20 |
| 1988 | "If It's Love That You Want" | 70 | - | - |
| 1989 | "Sacred Emotion" | - | 13 | 4 |
| 1989 | "Hold On" | - | 73 | - |
| 1990 | "I'll Be Good to You" | - | - | 10 |
| 1990 | "My Love Is a Fire" | 64 | 21 | - |
| 1991 | "Sure Lookin'" | - | 54 | - |
| 1991 | "Love Will Survive" | - | - | 24 |
| 2004 | "Breeze On By" (with Jonathan Ernest) | 8 | - | 37 |
1"I Knew You When" charted as a tagalong b-side of "Hey Girl" on the Hot 100. I'm Leaving It All Up To You is a debut Album by Donny & Marie Osmond, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music) Mulan An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the second British Musical theatre show written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry The Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles, Easy Listening, and only Adult Contemporary) lists the most popular " Go Away Little Girl " is a popular song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. " Puppy Love " is a popular song written by Paul Anka in 1960 for Annette Funicello, with whom he was having an affair at the time " Too Young " is a popular Song.The music was written by Sidney Lippman, the lyrics by Sylvia Dee. " Why " is a hit song recorded by Frankie Avalon in 1959 and went to number one on the U " The Twelfth of Never " is a popular song recorded by Johnny Mathis and later by Donny Osmond. " Young Love " is a popular Song, written by Ric Cartey and Carole Joyner and published in 1956. " When I Fall in Love " is a popular song written by Victor Young (music and Edward Heyman (lyrics " Are You Lonesome To-night?," now often known as " Are You Lonesome Tonight?," is a popular Song with music by Lou Handman Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959, in Ogden, Utah) is an American Actress, Singer, Doll " Make the World Go Away' " is a Country / Pop song that was written by Hank Cochran and was recorded and became a hit for Eddy Arnold " Deep Purple " was the biggest hit written by pianist Peter DeRose, who broadcast 1923 to 1939 with May Singhi as "The Sweethearts of the Air" on the " C'mon Marianne " is the name of a song composed by L " Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing " is a 1968 single released by American R&B / soul duo Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell "On The Shelf" is a disco-dance song from in the 1978 motion picture soundtrack of Goin' Coconuts featuring Donny and Marie Osmond. " I'm In It For Love " was a pop song performed Donny Osmond and released as a 7" single in the U " Soldier of Love " was a hit record for Donny Osmond in 1989 which became his big comeback hit " If It's Love That You Want " is a pop ballad performed by Donny Osmond. Sacred Emotion is a pop ballad performed by Donny Osmond. The song was the second single released from the February 1989 album "Donny Osmond" " I'll Be Good To You " is a pop ballad performed by Donny Osmond. " My Love Is A Fire " is a pop song performed by Donny Osmond. Sure Lookin' is a pop song performed by Donny Osmond, a track from "The Best of Donny Osmond" released in May 1994. " Love Will Survive " is a pop song performed by Donny Osmond, and released in his October 1990 album "Eyes Don't Lie" " Breeze On By " is a smooth-jazz pop song co-written and performed by Donny Osmond influenced by George Benson's '80s hit "Breezin'" A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s
²"Lonely Boy" charted as a tagalong b-side of "Why" on the Hot 100. " Lonely Boy " is a song written and recorded by Paul Anka in 1959 A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s
³"You've Got Me Dangling on a String" did not chart on Billboard's Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.
References
- ^ Donny Osmond Coming Home from the BBC
- ^ Gold, Tayna. I hated being me, says former teen idol Donny Osmond. Daily Mail. 05 Oct 2007. Accessed 21 Nov 2007. "In 1988, after nearly ten years of playing high school halls, and waiting, Donny's promoter released Soldier Of Love as a mystery song - they played the song without revealing Donny as the singer. "
- ^ Donny Osmond Joins ADAA Board as Honorary Member from the Anxiety Disorders Association of America website
- ^ The Weird Al Yankovic interview, by Robert Berry, September 27, 2006, retrocrush. "ADAA" redirects here For the American Dodgeball Association of America click here The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA is the only U com
- ^ [1], by Bruce Glikas and broadway. com, July 29, 2007, broadway. com
- ^ ABC dumps Donny Osmond-hosted TV show, by Steve Gorman, Mar 30, 2007, Reuters
- ^ Osmond Reclaims Fame with New TV Gig - AOL Television
- ^ Donny
- ^ My Beliefs on official website of Donny Osmond
External links
- Donny.com, his official website
- Donny Osmond at the Internet Movie Database
- Interview on Reel.com
- Donny Osmond Interview on Fox News Radio
- Marie and Donny Show
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