Earl Thomas Conley

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Delbert Phelps
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Earl Thomas Conley

Post by Delbert Phelps »

Just seen a post on FB that Earl Thomas Conley has passed away . Sad news indeed .
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gary pierce
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Post by gary pierce »

This is so sad, he had an amazing voice you could always identify.
Here is a great song with Earl, and Keith, Brotherly Love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJnpwjGu6CQ
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Post by Mickey Adams »

Man, loved that guys songs.. and the engineers that mixed him too..
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Great Vocalist

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"What I'd Say" was a well written and sung song.
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The pride of Portsmouth,Ohio ! “Love Don’t Care” was my favorite song of his
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Post by Dennis Brion »

"Nobody falls like a fool"...awesome songs by a great singer
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Post by Godfrey Arthur »

Godspeed Earl Thomas

A voice that made you want to listen.

Many just liked him for who he was.


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Post by Floyd Lowery »

A band I was in fronted Earl Thomas around 1984 or 1985. He and his whole group were a pleasure to be around.
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Post by Tiny Olson »

We did some package shows with Earl Thomas in the mid 80s. He was always down to earth and decent to be around.

I'm sorry to hear of his passing and my prayers go out for he and his family.

Chris "Tiny" O.
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Kenny Davis
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Post by Kenny Davis »

Oh no, not another great talent leaving us! He and Jim Glaser had some great music in the '80's. I listen to his recordings often, So sad.
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Post by LJ Eiffert »

I know I am not suppose to know this guy. R.I.P. Earl. Your old dear friend Leo J Eiffert,Jr. <> SwampWater Fox :cry: