Sad news from the world of folk music.

[imanamerican63]

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]

1. Oh, goddamn. My dad was a huge Limeliters and Yarbrough fan

I grew up with much of their music (and still have quite a few tracks "in rotation...&quot

Thanks for passing the word...

[DonViejo]

2. ...

[csziggy]

3. He had a lovely voice

[elleng]

4. Darn!

[trof]

14. Thank you SO much.

Don't remember when I've enjoyed something this much.

[Kaela]

5. RIP Glenn Yarbough. Thanks for all the great music - you'll be missed. *nt*

[greymattermom]

6. I loved his voice

but don't forget his whistling. Loved that too.

[lpbk2713]

7. So sorry to hear this.

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]

8. ...

[DinahMoeHum]

9. (sigh!) Grew up listening to The Limeliters. . .

Him and Lou Gottlieb and Alex Hassilev.

[WinstonSmith4740]

10. As a baby boomer...

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]

11. Awwww.....

We listened to the Limeliters when we were little. They had a kids' album.

[colorado_ufo]

12. Rare talent, beautiful voice.

Songs exquisitely phrased. An artist.

Rest peacefully.

[Raine]

13. Sad news ... R-I-P Glenn ... Thanks for the music nt

[Omaha Steve]

15. GLENN YARBROUGH - The Greatest Adventure (Hobbit) Suite in Three Movements: Exclusive!

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]

29. THIS^^^^^^

I loved that show and the music.

[Lifelong Protester]

16. That is very sad to hear.

[montana_hazeleyes]

17. RIP .

Another great talent gone. They all gave us so much. Real talent with heart and stories in the songs.

[Paladin]

18. Beautiful, distinct tenor voice. RIP.

[still_one]

19. That is sad. Rod McKuen last year

[Tikki]

20. The first concert the Mr. and I went together to see. 1966.

My husband loves, loves his voice.


Tikki

[lpbk2713]

21. For those not familiar with GY.

He does the solos in this ...

He was a remarkable talent and had an exceptional voice.

[redstateblues]

22. Baby the Rain Must Fall

[whathehell]

32. Great song, great voice.

[Greywing]

23. I loved Glen Yarbough's voice ... this is sad

[JenniferJuniper]

24. I know this was attributed to a "Johnny Nash"

but I've long suspected it was him singing this very memorable theme song from the childhood of the late baby boomers:

[johnp3907]

26. Pretty sure that's Nash.

But I never knew it was him singing the the theme song to the cartoon I loved when I was a kid!

[JenniferJuniper]

27. Nash denies it.

Not that I blame him. It ain't exactly reggae.

[johnp3907]

28. That's for sure!

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.

[BumRushDaShow]

31. OMG!!!!!!!

I forgot about that cartoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm up here singing along with the theme song.

[Wilms]

25. Thanks, Glenn.

[Liberal In Red State]

33. My Dad was a huge fan . . . as we're my brothers, sister and me. RIP Glenn . . . Heaven must have

A beautiful sound today.😇

[HelenWheels]

34. Feel good music

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]

35. requiescat in pace--watched him on a pbs special just a few weeks ago.

[Wibly]

36. Yarbrough

At least get his name right.

[Hekate]

37. The Limelighters were a delight, and Glen Yarborough will be missed.

Thanks for the wonderful music, Glen. I can still play your albums in mynead.

[calimary]

38. Oh my gosh! What a shame!

He was major in that era.

RIP.