Sean Rennie - Sweet Love of Mine

The AWESOME Sean Rennie.
23 June 1941 - 17 June 2021
Sean Rennie was born in Ireland, auditioned for the Vienna Boys Choir, but didn’t make the grade. He moved to South Africa in 1964 and formed a band called Purple Haze. While still with the band he started making a name for himself as a solo artist. His first Springbok Top 20 hit was in 1970 called ‘I’ll Walk With You,’ which made it to number 13. A few years (and singles) later, he popped up with ‘Charly’ (2 years before Rabbitt’s ‘Charlie’ a completely different song). ‘Charly’ made number 4 on the SA Top 20 and had a 13 week run there.
Perhaps it’s just the fact that he was born in Ireland, but there is a Joe Dolan thing going on in this song. It’s a love ballad similar to those that Dolan was famous for and Rennie’s voice, while not quite as sharp, has a similar pleading quality to it. Where it does differ from Dolan is that the song hinges around a psychedelic riff that has been modified for a pop song. A Greek bouzouki sound pops up during the chorus giving the song a Mediterranean flavor.
‘Charly’ tells the typical story of boy meets angel, boy marries angel, angel buggers off. The stuff of true romance. It was produced by David Gresham and Alan Goldswain and was a good example of what was popular pop back in the 70s. It was a local(ish) lad doing what the artists in the UK and US were doing, and doing it well.

[@monicalourens5920]

Beautiful, will always remember him 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@monicalourens5920]

Should hear much more of Sean rennie used to stay next door to him many years ago. Wonderful voice

[@monicalourens3204]

🥰❤ sadly missed, but always remembered 😢

[@annetteelliott1494]

Beautifully sung by this very talented man.......his best song is still Wonderland.......Thank you Sean.........

[@sonjadickinson5853]

Wow Sean Rennie!! I love the song! It's awesome :-)

[@ConradPet]

Beautiful song! Awesome voice !

[@annetteelliott1494]

thank you Conrad, much appreciated. greeting from sunny South Africa.

[@ConradPet]

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[@rudolphse]

Beautiful Sean Rennie love this song! Bring memories back wow!

[@evelinmi7733]

Such a beautiful song and such a personable singer, with a great voice. What happened to him? I didn't find anything on the internet, a biography or the like. Can someone tell me? And I must say, this Video is very, very nice. 👍

[@BKG1956]

sadly, Sean has passed away.....

[@annetteelliott1494]

I believe he passed away recently.......rip Sean.....

[@ConradPet]

Baie welkom Ken !

[@ConradPet]

Wonderland is on KZbin! Thanks!!!

[@evelinmi7733]

Too bad that on this channel nobody answers me, or wants to answer me. I'm sad and disappointed too. 😢

[@ConradPet]

Sean still lives in Johannesburg South Africa! He was born in Ireland and moved to South Africa with his wife and children. Very proud to say I got the MP3 from him to make this video! Thanks for asking!

[@evelinmi7733]

Conrad Peterson please Conrad can you tell me more about him? How old is he now? Hope he is well. I like his voice so much. Do you know other songs from him? Greetings from Germany, Evelin .

[@ConradPet]

@@evelinmi7733 Sean will be 75 years old on June 23rd. He and his family is doing very well! Here is my KZbin channel! There are more sons of Sean you can listen to! kzbin.infovideos?view_as=subscriber kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXW1d5efaLGUd5o You are so welcome! Greetings from America! Conrad.

[@evelinmi7733]

Conrad Peterson Even if I'm already a grandma, I would be happy to get an autograph from Sean. Can you please give me a tip or an autograph address .

[@ConradPet]

@@evelinmi7733 Sean isn't very active on Facebook anymore but you are welcome to send him a friend request and please tell him I referred you to him! I will have to ask him if I can share his email address with you! facebook.com/sean.rennie.125 Thank you!!!

[@annetteelliott1494]

I'm looking for "wonderland" sung by Sean.......can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@ConradPet]

I have the MP3 Annette, I will make a video and post it to You Tube as soon as I can! Greetings from America!

[@ConradPet]

"Wonderland" is on KZbin Annette I just posted the video,,, ENJOY!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIDSiJ-Nn8aapJI

[@annetteelliott1494]

I cannot find "wonderland" on u tube...Sean renny

[@ConradPet]

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