Posted on 07/30/2011 9:26:11 AM PDT by EveningStar
A few hours ago, my close friend Gene McDaniels passed away. He was working until the end. A songwriter, artist, producer and extraordinary person, Gene’s first major hit as a recording artist was “A Hundred Pounds of Clay.”
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Prayers up for Gene and his loved ones. RIP Gene and thanks for all the great music you gave us.
Nothing captures the feeling of the first decade of rock and roll quite like the sweeping string intro of “A Hundred Pounds of Clay”. RIP Mr. McDaniels, you will be fondly remembered.
I was just listening to his “Tower of Strength” on youtube the other day. One of my all time favorites.
Rest in peace Mr. McDaniels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrJx_-VPqc8
Gene McDaniels A Hundred Pounds of Clay
Thanks for some nice teenage stuff, Gene
What a voice ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB10MHhftXc
Gene McDaniels Sings A Hundred Pounds of Clay (2010)
This would have to be my favorite Gene McDaniel tune ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvJzCdgB3Tc&feature=related
Eddie Harris & Les McCann - Compared To What
Loved his songs...
>>> I was just listening to his “Tower of Strength” on youtube the other day
Yes I like old time music. Tower of Strength had a really fine brass section too. This gentleman was the real deal.
Gene McDaniels - Tower Of Strength
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM5eYVlztJc
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