Barry Ryan was born in Leeds in 1948. In 1965, he formed The Kestrels with his twin brother Paul, and their cover of 'Eloise' became an international hit in 1968. The song was originally written by Paul Ryan.
After The Kestrels, Barry Ryan worked as a solo artist in the early 1970s, releasing albums like 'Barry Ryan' in 1970 and 'Singer' in 1972. He recorded other songs including 'The Colour Of My Love' and 'Red Man'.
He later returned to recording and touring. The song 'Eloise' remained his most recognized work.
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