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DES SMYTH ENTERTAINER -EXCELLENT!

Des Smyth was born in The Liberties in Dublin, his first public appearance was with the Catholic Boys Brigade Choir, he then formed his first group with his brothers Frank and Jimmy - The Smyth Brothers

Their first broadcast was in 1955 on Radio Éireann Light Orchestra, conducted by Dermot O'Hara, from the Phoenix Hall in Dublin. They played The Theatre Royal, Us Air Force Bases in England and all the UK clubs, they also featured in the radio comedy series -Old Noises. In 1958/5 they seasoned in Butlins Mosney, Des stayed on as a Redcoat and later
sang with the resident Peter Cusack Orchestra.

Des was known for a period as 'Des Smyth and The Collegemen' and went solo and stared on the Maureen Potter Show.

He also featured on the With O'Hagen, Showcase, Steady as She Go-Gos, and regular appearances on The Late Late Show, Gales of Laughter, Dick Whittington,Bing Crosby tribute show, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Des wrote and sang the number one hit called 'Give Me Your Hand'
He spent a lot of time singing in The Martello Rooms in Jury's Hotel and also worked as a backing singer.

With the revival of Swing and Rat Pack Music Des Smyth is enjoying his 50th year as an entertainer.

The following links will bring you to a look back on his career in a conversation with Brendan Balfe RTE.

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SING A LITTLE SMYTH

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/musiccloseup/1053182.html

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1972 National Song Contest - Let's Be Thankful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ2PXYbBsUs

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