Penny McLean

Gertrude Wirschinger (born 4 November 1948), better known as Penny McLean, is an Austrian vocalist who initially gained acclaim with the disco music act Silver Convention, but also had exposure as a single recording artist. As a solo singer, she is most remembered for her million seller "Lady Bump". She is also an author.

Penny McLean
Background information
Birth nameGertrude Wirschinger
Also known asBarbra Münzer
Born (1948-11-04) 4 November 1948
Klagenfurt, Austria
GenresSoul, pop, disco
Occupation(s)Singer, author
Years active1965–1985
LabelsAriola, Jupiter

Early life and career

Gertrude Wirschinger was born in Klagenfurt.[1]

In the early 1970s, under the name Barbra Münzer, she was part of the duo Barbra & Helmut. They released "Hideaway" bw "Stop" on the Telefunken label in 1972.[2] Late she was a member of the trio Tony & Liza & Penny. In 1973, they released a single on the Ariola label, "Öffne Die Tür" ("Open The Door") bw "Der Fremde" ("The Stranger").[3] By the mid-70s, she was a member of Silver Convention, a group that also included Linda G. Thompson and Ramona Wulf.[4][5] They had hits with "Save me" and "Fly, Robin, Fly".[6] Around mid 1977, McLean left Silver Convention. She was replaced by Zenda Jacks.[7] In October 1976, her single "Devil Eyes" was released on the Ariola label.[8] Around July 1978, her album The Best of Penny McLean was released on Jupiter Records.[9] By late 1980, she was on the Teldec label roster.[10]

Hits

Her hit "Lady Bump" sold in the millions. She also had hits with "1-2-3-4-Fire", "Dance, Bunny, Honey, Dance" and more.[11]

"Lady Bump"

By November 1975, the track bw "The Lady Bumps On" was rated # 14 in the New York discos.[12] In January 1976, it was #8 on the Cash box pop singles charts.[13] In July 1976, "Lady Bump" #7 in Australia's 2S Music Survey.[14] The single itself sold 3 million copies.[15]

Writings

As a popular author, she has written on spiritual and numerology matters.[16] [17] Some of the books she has written are Lass los, was dich festhält. Von der Kunst, du selbst zu sein, Numerologie und Schicksal. Ihr Leben ist berechenbar and Schattenspringer - Ein Jacobsweg der Seele.[18]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[19]		 CAN
[20]		 SWE
[21]		 US R&B
[22]
Lady Bump
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, CS, CD
 1247359
Penny
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, K7
 ——22—
Midnight Explosion
  • Released: 1978
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, K7
 ————

Compilation albums
List of compilation albums, with selected details, chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
NOR
[23]		 SWE
[21]
Success
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP
 1116
The Best of Penny McLean
  • Released: 1978
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, K7
 ——
Star Discothek
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, K7
 ——
Profile
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, K7
 ——
Lady Bump
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Jupiter
  • Formats: LP, K7
 ——

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
AUS
[19]		 AUT
[25]		 BEL
[26]		 CAN
[27]		 GER
[28]		 NET
[29]		 SWE
[21]		 SWI
[30]		 US
[31]		 US Dan.
[22]		 US R&B
[22]
1972 "Acapulcobanjopolka" ——————————— —
1974 "A Letter from Miami" ———————————
1975 "Lady Bump" 91215142448190 Lady Bump
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" —————————6—
1976 "1-2-3-4... Fire!" —1111—3209————
"Devil Eyes" ————21—17————
"Nobody's Child" ————49—15———— —
1977 "Zwischen Zwei Gefühlen" ———————————
"Dance, Bunny Honey, Dance" ————26—17———— Penny
"Mambo Mama" ———————————
1978 "Wild One" ——————————— The Best of Penny McLean
"Midnight Explosion" ——————————— Midnight Explosion
1979 "Tut-Ench-Amun" ——————————— —
1980 "Love Is Love" ——————————— Profile
1982 "Words" ——————————— —
"Wenn Die Träume Flügel Kriegen" ———————————
1985 "Don’t Ever Leave Me Now" ———————————
"—" denotes the single failed to chart or was not released.

Film and television
Film & television
Title Role Director Year Notes #
Das Wunder Woman of cards Eckhart Schmidt 1985 Actress[32][33]
Lieder gehen um die Welt[34] Singer Dieter Pröttel 1982 Made for television
Bistro Otto Draeger 1973 Television series[35]

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