Gallagher and Lyle

Gallagher and Lyle was the Scottish duo singer-songwriters Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle.

Their first recognition came in 1968, when they were signed by The Beatles to write for Apple Records’ artists. By 1970, they formed the band McGuinness Flint and wrote UK chart hit "When I’m Dead and Gone". They formed the duo Gallagher and Lyle in 1972 and their fifth album "Breakaway" charted and included the hit songs "Heart on My Sleeve" and "I Wanna Stay with You." Don Williams took their song "Stay Young" to No. 1 on US Country charts. The duo split in 1979. Gallagher and Lyle have worked, jointly and individually, on records with among others - Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood, Joan Armatrading, Ralph McTell, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention and Jim Diamond. Artists who have released Gallagher and Lyle songs include: Bryan Ferry, Elkie Brooks, Fairport Convention, Joe Brown, and more.