This Goodies entry is so delicious it’s got to be fattening. On the classic recording of “When Sunday Comes,” anyone can hear that Daryl Coley absolutely clobbers the lead, but when you WATCH him do it… incredible. It’s effortless, precise and heartfelt.
The folks behind him are, of course, Donald Lawrence & the Tri-City Singers, on whose album, Bible Stories, the song first appeared. Pardon the minute-long interview and stuff before it… couldn’t find a better clip on YouTube:
an amazing instrument --- and a great ear to boot....he controls tone and timbre like no other.
Such a music teacher... "tone and timbre." But you're right. :smile:
Isn't it time we honor Daryl Coley (and/or Vanessa Bell Armstrong) with a tribute album -- like the project Donald and Fred produced after Thomas Whitfield died? ...BEFORE they die? ...like while they can smell the flowers? It can be heralded by a producer who understands what he/they accomplished in their early careers. I would like to hear Deitrick Haddon sing some on this tribute record. Oh, and can I sing "Sovereign"?
One of the best vocalists of all time. Hands down.