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Glenn Robertson Yarbrough (January 12, 1930 – August 11, 2016) was an American folk singer and guitarist. He was the tenor lead singer of the Limeliters from 1959 to 1963 and also had a prolific solo career.
The Limeliters are an American folk music group, formed in July 1959 by Lou Gottlieb (bass violin/bass), Alex Hassilev (banjo/baritone), and Glenn Yarbrough (guitar/tenor). [2] The group was active from 1959 until 1965, and then after a hiatus of sixteen years, Yarbrough, Hassilev, and Gottlieb reunited and began performing again as The ...
"Baby the Rain Must Fall" is a song written by Elmer Bernstein and Ernie Sheldon and performed by Glenn Yarbrough after he left the Limeliters for a solo career. In early 1965, the track reached No.2 on the adult contemporary chart and No.12 on the Billboard chart. [1] It also reached No.3 in South Africa. [2]
With Glenn Yarbrough and Lou Gottlieb, Alex Hassilev was in one of the most popular bands of the early '60s. 'Through Children's Eyes' made the Limeliters beloved.
The title song, with music composed by Elmer Bernstein and lyrics written by Ernie Sheldon, was performed by McQueen's character in the film. A version by Glenn Yarbrough reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Easy Listening [6] chart. An instrumental version of the title song is used on some versions of film.
Glenn Frey Eagles: 67: ... Glenn Yarbrough The Limeliters: 86: August 11, 2016 ... Music director from Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: 93: November 15, 2016:
The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters is a live album by the American folk music group, The Limeliters, a trio made up of Lou Gottlieb, Alex Hassilev, and Glenn Yarbrough.It was recorded in Berkeley, California and released in 1961 on the RCA Victor label (catalog no. LPM-2393).
His performance soon secured the 23-year-old singer a contract with Decca Records. " Fraulein ," the second single he released for the label, shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Country Songs ...