An archive newspaper article from 1978 profiles “John Ireland,” a pseudonym for a final-year Wits medical student secretly rising as a South African pop star. His debut LP was climbing the charts, yet he kept his medical and music lives entirely separate, most classmates unaware of his double life.
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Clap Your Hands – John Ireland Is Back!
John Ireland, renowned for his 1982 hit “I Like…”, is back with a new track titled “Clap Your Hands.” Despite his reclusive nature, he has a rich musical history that includes multiple albums and contributions to films. This new song, released as a free download, reflects the experiences of South Africans.