Eileen Reid


Eileen Reid is an Irish singer of the showband era.
She had an Irish Number 1 on 29 May 1964 with "Fallen Star", and was also known for her song "I Gave My Wedding Dress Away".

Career

Eileen Reid began singing as a teenager with the Melody Makers, later fronting the Cadets showband.
She and the Cadets reached No. 42 on the UK Top 50 dated 6 May 1965 with "Jealous Heart."
She tried out for the 1980 Eurovision with "The Saddest Show On Earth."
In 1982 she appeared on The Brendan Grace Show. She appeared on a 1995 episode of Lifelines.
Later she turned to acting, appearing in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin in pantomime.
In 2008 she appeared on The Podge and Rodge Show.

Personal life

Eileen Reid was the daughter of footballer Charlie Reid. Eileen Reid married Jimmy Day, another showband singer. Her daughter Claudine Day is also a singer.
In 2015 she admitted to multiple infidelities and a miscarriage.

Discography