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Glenn Yarbough, a mainstay in the rock & roll and folk music business from the 1960's & into decades later, passed away Thursday night, at the age 86. I enjoyed listening to his songs over the years. There not many of these great singers around anymore, very sad.
villager
(26,001 posts)I grew up with much of their music (and still have quite a few tracks "in rotation..."
Thanks for passing the word...
DonViejo
(60,536 posts)csziggy
(34,136 posts)elleng
(130,915 posts)trof
(54,256 posts)Don't remember when I've enjoyed something this much.
Kaela
(13 posts)greymattermom
(5,754 posts)but don't forget his whistling. Loved that too.
lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)I was just looking on Youtube for "There's Whiskey in the Jar".
He does a great job on that.
He will be missed.
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)DinahMoeHum
(21,789 posts)Him and Lou Gottlieb and Alex Hassilev.
WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)I listened to his music a LOT. Loved it, and sorry to hear this news. I'll bet a lot of us can associate with this...
LisaM
(27,812 posts)We listened to the Limeliters when we were little. They had a kids' album.
colorado_ufo
(5,734 posts)Songs exquisitely phrased. An artist.
Rest peacefully.
Raine
(30,540 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,642 posts)From 77 TV. Our kids loved it too. We bought it on VHS, then DVD. We also have a pop-up book of this. Smug is so scary.
MFM008
(19,814 posts)I loved that show and the music.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)montana_hazeleyes
(3,424 posts)Another great talent gone. They all gave us so much. Real talent with heart and stories in the songs.
Paladin
(28,262 posts)still_one
(92,193 posts)Tikki
(14,557 posts)My husband loves, loves his voice.
Tikki
lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)He does the solos in this ...
He was a remarkable talent and had an exceptional voice.
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)whathehell
(29,067 posts)Greywing
(1,124 posts)JenniferJuniper
(4,512 posts)but I've long suspected it was him singing this very memorable theme song from the childhood of the late baby boomers:
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johnp3907
(3,731 posts)But I never knew it was him singing the the theme song to the cartoon I loved when I was a kid!
JenniferJuniper
(4,512 posts)Not that I blame him. It ain't exactly reggae.
johnp3907
(3,731 posts)Maybe you're right then. Perhaps they weren't happy with Nash's rendition and called in Yarbrough and then didn't bother redoing the credits.
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BumRushDaShow
(129,031 posts)I forgot about that cartoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm up here singing along with the theme song.
Wilms
(26,795 posts)Liberal In Red State
(442 posts)A beautiful sound today.😇
HelenWheels
(2,284 posts)I was a big fan of the Limelighters and especially of Glenn. His voice would make the angels weep with jealousy. If I was feeling low a few Limelighters song would lift me right up. Rest in peace, Glenn, you are missed.
niyad
(113,315 posts)Wibly
(613 posts)At least get his name right.
Hekate
(90,692 posts)Thanks for the wonderful music, Glen. I can still play your albums in mynead.
calimary
(81,272 posts)He was major in that era.
RIP.