August 13, 2026. Gilbert O’Sullivan today announces On The Record, his twenty-first studio album and the latest chapter in a songwriting career that has spanned six decades. Released on November 6, via BMG, the album is introduced by the uplifting first single ‘Growing Old Disgracefully‘ and forms the centrepiece of Gilbert’s 60 Years in Music celebrations, alongside a major UK & Ireland tour in 2026.
Few songwriters have left such a distinctive mark on popular music. From ‘Nothing Rhymed’, Alone Again (Naturally)’, ‘Clair’ and ‘Get Down’ to three Grammy Award nominations, three Ivor Novello Awards, chart-topping albums and millions of records sold worldwide, Gilbert O’Sullivan has created one of the most enduring catalogues in British music. His songwriting continues to inspire artists across generations, with admirers including Paul Weller, Tim Burgess and CMAT, who has described ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ as “the greatest Irish song ever made” and Gilbert as “one of the greatest songwriters in the world”.
