Month: August 2016
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Glenn Yarbrough Gone at 86
Another great has passed on. Glenn Yarbrough was the lead singer of the Limeliters from 1959 to 1963 and later he had a prolific solo career recording on various labels. Glenn was a popular draw whenever he appeared in Vancouver. His most famous solo effort was Baby The Rain Must Fall from the Steve McQueen movie…
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Remembering Lovie Eli
I was sorry to hear of the recent passing of Vancouver singer/actress Lovie Eli. Longtime friend Candus Churchill summed it up in her guestbook post: “I am so blessed to have shared a wonderful friendship with Lovie. We sang Gospel and performed together for many many years. But most of all we shared laughter, heartaches and dreams.…
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Harmonies From Heaven On The Way!
The Everly Brothers’ BBC documentary, Harmonies From Heaven, is coming September 9. Included: a previously unreleased live performance of their classic ballad Let It Be Me, recorded for Australian TV at Sydney’s Chequers Nightclub in 1968.
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Tribute To Bobby Curtola
Bobby Curtola, Canada’s first teenage idol, passed away June 14 at age 73. I recorded this tribute to be played at the celebration of his life in Edmonton and Toronto. Thanks to my friend Art Factora for a great production!