April 03, 2009

 

Dan Seals dies

Dan Seals, who amassed 11 No. 1 country singles as a solo performer in 1980s and ‘90s, died last week after a long bout with cancer.
Dan’s easy-going nature was well represented in a smooth voice that fit some of the most infectious releases of his era. His recording of the nostalgic "Bop" won the Country Music Association’s Single of the Year award in 1986, the same year he and Marie Osmond claimed Vocal Duo of the Year for "Meet Me In Montana." Both songs were penned by singer-songwriter Paul Davis, who died last April.
Long before Jewel, Jessica Simpson and Darius Rucker attempted transitions from pop music to country, Dan had one of the most successful shifts ever into the genre. He had previously established himself as one-half of the pop duo England Dan & John Ford Coley, which earned a gold record with its first single, "I’d Really Love To See You Tonight," in 1976

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