Suzanne Lynch

Suzanne Joy Lynch MNZM (née Donaldson, born 20 March 1951) is a New Zealand singer who has worked professionally under the names Suzanne Donaldson, Suzanne Lynch and Suzanne.

Suzanne Lynch
MNZM
Birth nameSuzanne Joy Donaldson
Also known asSuzanne Donaldson, Sue Lynch, Suzanne
Born (1951-03-20) 20 March 1951
OriginNew Zealand
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1967–present
Associated actsThe Chicks, Cat Stevens ("Oh Very Young"), Lady Killers
Website"Suzanne" Official website

Career

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 N.Z. 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

Charting singles
List of singles, with Australian chart positions
Year Title Peak chart
positions
AUS
[4]
1978 "You've Really Got a Hold On Me " 74

Honours and awards

References
  1. "The Chicks". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  2. Rock Hall of Fame (NZ)
  3. "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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