Bagatelle
Despite never having reached international success, Bagatelle were one of the biggest pop rock acts in their native Ireland, influencing bands like U2 throughout their erratic career. Formed in the coastal town of Bray in the early 70s, the group was composed of Liam Reilly (keyboards), Ken Doyle (bass), John O’Brien (guitar), and Wally McConville (drums). They had their breakthrough hit single in 1978 with “Summer In Dublin,” which was included in their eponymous 1980 debut. A self-titled sophomore effort followed in 1981, spawning the hits “Second Violin” and “Love Is the Reason.” Follow-up albums Are We Keeping You Up? (1982) and Cry Away The Night (1987) failed to meet the expectations set by their earlier offerings and the band called it quits shortly after. A reunion ensued in 1992, as well as the compilation The Best of Bagatelle and Liam Reilly, released via PolyGram. Following another extended hiatus, the band resumed their touring schedule in 2010 and delivered a collection of classic rock tracks entitled Under The Covers that same year.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Greatest Hits
Folk - Released by Celtic Collections on 8 Aug 2014
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Twenty Fifth Anniversary Collection
Folk - Released by Celtic Collections on 1 Jan 2003
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Under the Covers
Folk - Released by Celtic Collections on 12 Nov 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Bagatelle Gold
Pop - Released by Universal Music Ireland Ltd. on 1 Jan 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Forty Years
Rock - Released by Celtic Collections on 28 Sep 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Unsolved Sex
Progressive Rock - Released by DIAL911records on 1 Jan 2001
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
30th Anniversary Collection
Folk - Released by Celtic Collections on 5 Mar 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
That Summer Song
Pop - Released by Celtic Collections on 12 Mar 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Power & Influence
Progressive Rock - Released by DIAL911records on 1 Jan 1999
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Greatest Hits of Bagatelle
Celtic - Released by Emerald on 6 Dec 2003
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Irish Connection
Folk - Released by Celtic Collections on 1 Jan 1978
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo