Dana Rosemary Scallon, a renowned vocalist and politician, was born as Rosemary Brown. At the tender age of 18, she made a remarkable debut in the music industry by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970 with her captivating song "All Kinds of Everything", which subsequently became a massive hit across Europe. This success was followed by an array of chart-topping hits, including "Who Put The Lights Out", which solidified her position as a prominent singer of her time.
As her music career continued to flourish, Dana was cast as the oldest daughter in the film Flight of the Doves (1971). Her impressive discography featured notable singles such as "Crossword Puzzle", penned by the talented duo Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue, before she switched record labels. With her remarkable voice and captivating stage presence, Dana went on to release a string of hits, including "Please Tell Him I Said Hello", "Fairytale", and the delightful "Something's Cookin' in the Kitchen".
Although her hits eventually subsided, Dana continued to record and perform, further solidifying her status as a talented singer. After marrying and starting a family, she shifted her focus to Christian music, writing the exceptional "Totus Tuus.. Totally Yours". Dana Rosemary Scallon's remarkable journey has not only been marked by her impressive music career but also by her esteemed position as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the constituency of Connacht-Ulster, Ireland. Notably, she became the first-ever woman to be elected as an MEP in the constituency.
