The Nolans

The Nolans are an Irish girl group who formed in 1974 as The Nolan Sisters, before changing their name in 1980. They are best known for their hit single "I'm In the Mood for Dancing".

Selling over 25 million records, they are one of the world’s biggest selling girl groups. In Japan, their success was unprecedented.

Five of the sisters, Anne, Denise, Maureen, Linda, and Bernie, became regular guest performers on numerous television shows in the UK in the 1970s and supported Frank Sinatra on his 1975 European tour.

Denise left for a solo career in 1978 and youngest sister Coleen, who had previously made occasional appearances (including appearing in the I'm In the Mood for Dancing video), became a full-time member in 1980, replacing Anne.

20th Century Highlights

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Released 1980: 20 Giant Hits, Nolan Sisters; UK #3	Released September 7, 1979: "Spirit, Body and Mind", Nolan Sisters; UK #34	Released November 19, 1979: Nolan Sisters, Nolan Sisters; UK #15	Released December 7, 1979: "I'm in the Mood for Dancing"; UK #3
Released March 28, 1980: "Don't Make Waves"; UK #12	Released August 22, 1980: "Gotta Pull Myself Together"; UK #9	Released October 17, 1980: Making Waves; UK #11	Released October 31, 1980: "Who's Gonna Rock You"; UK #12
Released March 6, 1981: "Attention to Me"; UK #9	Released August 7, 1981: "Chemistry"; UK #15	Released February 5,  1982: "Don't Love Me Too Hard"; UK #14	Released March 19, 1982: Portrait; UK #7
Released 1984: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!; UK #39