Nothing Rhymed

"Nothing Rhymed"
Single by Gilbert O'Sullivan
from the album Himself
B-side"Everybody Knows"
Released1970
Recorded1970 (Audio International Studios, London)
GenreSoft rock[1]
Length3:27
LabelMAM
SongwriterGilbert O'Sullivan
ProducerGordon Mills
Gilbert O'Sullivan singles chronology
"Mr. Moody's Garden"
(1969) 		"Nothing Rhymed"
(1970) 		"Underneath the Blanket Go"
(1971)
Official video
"Nothing Rhymed" (Official HD Video) on YouTube

"Nothing Rhymed" is a song written and recorded by the Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. It was released in 1970.

The song was O'Sullivan's first hit single in the UK.[2] It peaked at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart,[2] number 2 in Ireland, and number 1 in the Netherlands. "Nothing Rhymed" subsequently appeared on his 1971 album, Himself.[3]

Background

According to O'Sullivan, he wrote the song after seeing film footage of starving children in Africa (during the Nigerian Civil War) on television for the first time. Later, after being signed by manager Gordon Mills, the song was then recorded and released.[4] Renowned session bassist Herbie Flowers features on the original recording.[5]

Pop historian Paul Gambaccini described it as "one of the great songs of all time" in the 2007 BBC documentary Kings of 70s Romance. In 2012, Paul Weller declared "Nothing Rhymed" and "Alone Again (Naturally)" as "two of my favourite songs, great lyrics, great tunes".[6][7]

Charts

Chart (1970–71) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] 3
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[9] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 1
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 2
New Zealand (Listener Chart)[12] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 8

References

  1. ^ Fontenot, Robert. "Soft Rock Music and Songs - Oldies Music". Oldies.about.com. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  2. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 411. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. ^ J. Scott McClintock. "Himself - Gilbert O'Sullivan | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  4. ^ "Episode 72 – Gilbert O'Sullivan". Sodajerker (Podcast). Event occurs at 25:03–26:20. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  5. ^ Barnard, Jason (18 June 2016). "Gilbert O'Sullivan". The Strange Brew. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  6. ^ Andrews, Kernan. "I can still compete with anyone despite being around so long". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  7. ^ Elms, Robert. "Paul Weller Meets Gilbert O'Sullivan - BBC Radio London March 2012". Youtube. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Gilbert O'Sullivan – Nothing Rhymed" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  9. ^ "Gilbert O'Sullivan – Nothing Rhymed" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  10. ^ "Gilbert O'Sullivan – Nothing Rhymed" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  11. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Gilbert O'Sullivan". Irish Singles Chart.
  12. ^ "Gilber O'Sullivan (search)". Flavour of New Zealand.
  13. ^ "Gilbert O'Sullivan Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
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