In the 1960s he recorded at Abbey Road and his songs were sung by Cilla Black, Helen Shapiro etc.
In the 1970s, Earl was in demand at Folk clubs and festivals, especially the one in Sligo. He also opened on tour for Van Morrison and finally Paul McCartney and Wings.
In the 1980s, Earl began to sing at Jazz Clubs and tour Europe.
He appeared twice on The Late Show with Gay Byrne and in England on the Michael Parkinson Show. He also entertained the late Queen Elizabeth II. He began an 18 year run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
In the 90s, Earl's reputation grew and he performed alongside great Jazz musicians such as Benny Carter, Stephane Grappelly etc.
This century, Earl has performed in Australia, Brazil and the USA
and has become one of England's most respected Jazz and Bossa Nova singers (and on the side, a headline act on the UK comedy circuit).
He says that he is delighted to return to Eire..