Suzanne Joy Lynch MNZM (née Donaldson, born 11 December 1950) is a New Zealand singer who has worked professionally under the names Suzanne Donaldson, Suzanne Lynch and Suzanne.
Suzanne Lynch
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| Birth name | Suzanne Joy Donaldson |
| Also known as | Suzanne Donaldson, Sue Lynch, Suzanne |
| Born | (1950-12-11) 11 December 1950 (age 73) |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Website | "Suzanne" Official website |
Lynch first came to wide public knowledge in the 1960s as half of the duo The Chicks[1] with her sister, Judy Hindman, on the NZBC television series C'MON. In 1969, she became a solo performer and was a resident performer on the follow-up show Happen Inn. In 1970 she was voted NZ Entertainer of the Year[2] and won a Loxene Golden Disc in 1972.
After marrying fellow entertainer Bruce Lynch she moved to London, England, where she worked as a session musician until she became a regular part of Cat Stevens' vocal group and appeared on several of his albums until he gave up recording after a religious conversion. The first song Lynch did for Stevens was "Oh Very Young" in which she sang the solo and background vocals.[3]
Lynch appeared on the 2008 and 2009 series of Stars in Their Eyes as vocal coach and backup singer.
She is a member of the Lady Killers alongside Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke.
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [4] | ||
| 1978 | "You've Really Got a Hold On Me " | 74 |