The Dooleys were a British pop group consisting of family members from Ilford, Essex, who achieved success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The group featured Jim, John, Frank, Helen, Anne, and Kathy Dooley. The Dooleys scored numerous UK hits including 'Wanted,' 'The Chosen Few,' and 'Love of My Life.' Their music was wholesome family pop with tight harmonies and choreographed performances. The Dooleys were popular on television variety shows and represented family entertainment at a time when punk and new wave dominated. Despite changing musical fashions, they maintained success through the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Dooleys represented traditional pop entertainment, creating accessible, family-friendly music that appealed to broad audiences. They continue performing on the nostalgia circuit, maintaining their reputation as premier family entertainers.
Dooleys vinyl records
16 Dooleys new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE DOOLEYS And I Wish (1981 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Love Trap. The paper picture sleeve shows a little shelfwear to the opening edge but the vinyl appears in as new condition GT300)
£7.99 used
THE DOOLEYS A Rose Has To Die (1978 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Hungry For Love GTO company die-cut paper sleeve GT229)
£7.99 used
THE DOOLEYS Think Im Gonna Fall In Love With You (1977 UK wide centre 7 vinyl single also including Goodbye Hallelujah Island GTO company die cut paper sleeve GT95)
£7.99 used
THE DOOLEYS Love Patrol (1980 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Once Upon A Happy Ending. The picture sleeve shows a little shelfwear to the edges but the vinyl remains in excellent condition GT260)
£9.00 used
THE DOOLEYS Full House (1980 UK 16-track LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has just light signs of play GTTV050) Track Listing: A1 Love Patrol A2 Crowing Pains A3 Lets Make Believe A4 Operator A5 Dont Turn The Feeling Down A6 You Bring Out The Best In Me A7 One Kiss Away A8 I Spy B1 Body Language B2 Chosen Few B3 Wispers B4 Dont Cry For Me Argentina B5 How That The Party Is Over B6 Love B7 Meet Me Halfway B8 In A Riddle
£9.00 used
THE DOOLEYS Dooleys (1978 UK 12-track vinyl LP features Think Im Gonna Fall In Love With You Love Of My Life and Dont Take It Lyin Down picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear whilst the vinyl appearsbarely played GTLP032)
£12.00 used