A Hundred Pounds of Clay
| "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Come On Take a Chance" |
"A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" is a song written by Kay Rogers, Luther Dixon, and Bob Elgin and performed by Gene McDaniels. The song reached #3 on the Billboard chart and #11 on the R&B chart in 1961.[1] The song appeared on his 1961 album 100 Lbs. Of Clay![2]
The song was produced by Snuff Garrett.[3] Earl Palmer played drums on the song.[4]
Other versions
- Craig Douglas's cover version went to #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1961.[5]
- Dalida released a French version of the song in 1961 entitled "Avec Une Poignée De Terre".[6]
- The Impressions released a version on their 1967 album, The Fabulous Impressions.[7]
- Dickie Goodman sampled the song in his 1973 novelty song, "The Touchables In Brooklyn".[8]
- Gary Lucas released a version on his 1998 album, Busy Being Born.[9]
- The Belmonts released a version on their 2009 album, The Belmonts Anthology Vol. 1 Featuring A Hundred Pounds of Clay.[10]
In media
McDaniels' version was used in the 1987 movie The Year My Voice Broke.[11]
References
- ^ Gene McDaniels, "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" Chart Positions Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ Gene McDaniels, 100 Lbs. Of Clay Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ Gene McDaniels, "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" Single Release Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ Scherman, Tony, Backbeat: The Earl Palmer Story, forward by Wynton Marsalis, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1999 p. 175
- ^ Craig Douglas, "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" Chart Position Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ Dalida, L' Intégrale Des Années Barclay Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ The Impressions, The Fabulous Impressions Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ Dickie Goodman, The Original Flying Saucers Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ Gary Lucas, Busy Being Born Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ The Belmonts, The Belmonts Anthology Vol. 1 Featuring A Hundred Pounds of Clay Retrieved January 1, 2014
- ^ The Year My Voice Broke soundtrack Retrieved January 1, 2014
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