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"A Hundred Pounds of Clay" is a song written by Kay Rogers, Luther Dixon, and Bob Elgin [1] and performed by Gene McDaniels. The song was produced by Snuff Garrett. [2] Earl Palmer played drums on the song. [3] The song appeared on McDaniels' 1961 album 100 Lbs. Of Clay! [4]
Eugene Booker McDaniels (February 12, 1935 [2] – July 29, 2011) was an American singer, producer and songwriter.He had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s, reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" and number five with "Tower Of Strength," both hits in 1961.
Gene McDaniels released a version of the song on his 1961 album, 100 Lbs. of Clay! [13] Paul Anka released a version of the song on his 1962 album, Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3. [14] Brook Benton released a version of the song on his 1962 album, Lie to Me - Brook Benton Singing the Blues. [15]
Redemption Songs is a collection of reinvented hymns and spiritual songs. As part of a church community that believed passionately the blessing of understanding the story of redemption through early church songs and ancient hymns, Jars of Clay found themselves a part of a growing renaissance, one that inspired them to write new songs using the rich hymn texts as the foundation.
It peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Brenda Lee recorded the song for her 1961 Emotions album. Gene McDaniels recorded the song for his album 100 Lbs. of Clay! in 1961. Timi Yuro recorded the song in 1961 for her album Hurt! Paul Anka recorded the song as a B-side of "I'm Coming Home" in 1962 on ABC-Paramount 45–10338.
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Terence Perkins (born 13 August 1941) [1] known professionally as Craig Douglas, is an English pop singer, who was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s.His sole UK chart-topper, "Only Sixteen" (1959), sold more copies in the UK than Sam Cooke's original version.