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Suzanne Lynch

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Suzanne Lynch
Birth nameSuzanne Joy Donaldson
Also known asSuzanne Donaldson, Sue Lynch, Suzanne
Born (1950-12-11) 11 December 1950 (age 73)
OriginNew Zealand
GenresPop
OccupationSinger
Years active1967–present
Website"Suzanne" Official website

Suzanne Joy Lynch MNZM (née Donaldson, born 11 December 1950) is a New Zealand singer who has worked professionally under the names Suzanne Donaldson, Suzanne Lynch and Suzanne.

Career

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Lynch first came to wide public knowledge in the 1960s as half of the duo The Chicks[1] with her sister, Judy Hindman, on the NZBC television series C'MON. In 1969, she became a solo performer and was a resident performer on the follow-up show Happen Inn. In 1970 she was voted NZ Entertainer of the Year[2] and won a Loxene Golden Disc in 1972.

After marrying fellow entertainer Bruce Lynch she moved to London, England, where she worked as a session musician until she became a regular part of Cat Stevens' vocal group and appeared on several of his albums until he gave up recording after a religious conversion. The first song Lynch did for Stevens was "Oh Very Young" in which she sang the solo and background vocals.[3]

Lynch appeared on the 2008 and 2009 series of Stars in Their Eyes as vocal coach and backup singer.

She is a member of the Lady Killers alongside Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke.

Discography

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Charting singles

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List of singles, with Australian chart positions
Year Title Peak chart
positions
AUS
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1978 "You've Really Got a Hold On Me " 74

Honours and awards

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References

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  1. ^ "The Chicks". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  2. ^ Rock Hall of Fame (NZ)
  3. ^ a b "Susanne Lynch – History". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  4. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 301. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  5. ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2001". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 4 June 2001. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Variety Artists Club of NZ Benny Award Information and Recipients". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
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