Marc Roberts is an Irish pop singer and songwriter who represents Ireland at the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Mysterious Woman”, which finishes second. He is from Crossmolina in County Mayo and begins performing after singing Don McLean’s “American Pie” at a school concert, where the reaction from the audience encourages his interest in live performance.

Career

Roberts goes on to appear on television programmes including the Late Late Show, Richard & Judy, Open House and the Kelly Show. He also works as a live performer and presents a Saturday afternoon radio show on Galway Bay FM.

Songwriting and collaborations

He performs a tribute concert to John Denver, one of several singer-songwriter influences that also include James Taylor, David Gates, Dan Fogelberg, Janis Ian and Carole King. Roberts also works with Daniel O’Donnell, encouraging him to write songs and co-writing material with him; several O’Donnell/Roberts songs appear on O’Donnell albums.

Albums

Roberts releases a third album called Once In Your Life.