Danny Wilson

The Profile

Danny Wilson were a Scottish pop group from Dundee, active from 1984 to 1991. Led by Gary Clark, they are best known for the hit single “Mary’s Prayer” and two studio albums: Meet Danny Wilson (1987) and Be Bop Moptop (1989).

Scottish pop group from Dundee led by Gary Clark; active 1984–1991; best known for “Mary’s Prayer”; released Meet Danny Wilson (1987) and Be Bop Moptop (1989).

A Scottish pop group from Dundee, Danny Wilson delivered finely crafted, melodic 80s pop. Reviews praise the 1987 debut Meet Danny Wilson, highlighting singles “Mary’s Prayer” and “Davy,” and songwriting steeped in Prefab Sprout and Steely Dan influences. A second LP, Be Bop Moptop, followed. Overall sentiment is highly positive.