[No. Not that one...]
Sad news of the departure last weekend of the improbably-nicknamed Clarence "Frogman"* Henry to the Doo-Wop-a-Go-Go Rooms in Fabulon...
Who? I hear you ask. His moment in the spotlight was mainly in the 1950s and early 60s - and indeed his fame was such that he was the opening act for the Beatles during their tour of the US and Canada in 1964. This is probably his most popular and enduring hit:
However, during my research into the man, I stumbled across this simply marvellous interpretation of his earlier, self-penned number!
[Oh, how we loved that woman..!}RIP, Clarence Henry II (19th March 1937 – 7th April 2024)
[*He apparently got the nickname "Frogman" because the way he used to perform was likened to "croaking", and he incorporated it into the lyrics of Ain't Got No Home]
Great to hear Frogman again. And oh how we loved Madeline Kahn! I remember her performing this.
ReplyDelete"Frogman" was largely forgotten, but it's great to hear that song again.
DeleteAs for Madeline Kahn, she was an adorable, unsurpassable talent, who left us far, far too soon... Jx
Sad news again.
ReplyDeleteMadeline Kahn is eternaly missed and will never be forgotten; in this house anyway.
She was so talented! Such a sad loss. Jx
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