Jim Post
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jimmie David Post |
| Born | October 28, 1939 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2022 (aged 82) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk, pop, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–2022 |
| Labels | Flying Fish, Fantasy |
| Website | http://www.jimpost.com/ |
Jimmie David Post (October 28, 1939 – September 14, 2022) was an American folk singer-songwriter, composer, and playwright. In 1968 his pop song "
Reach out of the Darkness" charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks, peaking at number 10.[1]
Life and career
Jim Post was born in
Mark Twain Tonight and Mike Randall
's Mark Twain Live. Post has also recorded an album of children's songs.
Post lived in Galena, Illinois. He was a guest on Ellen in a segment titled "Awesome Album Covers", where the talk-show host teased him about his album I Love My Life.
Post died from congestive heart failure on September 14, 2022, at the age of 82.[4][5]
Discography
| Year | Title | Label | Number | Notes |
| 1968 | Reach Out of the Darkness | Verve Forecast | FTS 3055 | As Friend and Lover
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| 1972 | Slow to 20 | Fantasy | 9408 | |
| 1973 | Colorado Exile | Fantasy | 9401 | |
| Rattlesnake | Fantasy | 9425 | ||
| 1976 | Looks Good to Me | Fantasy | 9451 | |
| 1977 | Back on the Street Again | Mountain Railroad | 52778 | Live |
| 1978 | I Love My Life | Mountain Railroad | 52784 | |
| 1979 | Magic: In Concert | Flying Fish | FF-216 | Live |
| 1980 | Ship Shape | Flying Fish | FF-240 | Live |
| 1984 | The Crooner from Outer Space | Freckle | 1905 | |
| 1987 | Jim Post & Friends | Flying Fish | FF-419 | |
| 1987 | Galena Rose | self released | CD | |
| 1989 | The Heart of Christmas | Chicago Master Works | 1263 | CD |
| 1996 | Mark Twain and the Laughing River | Woodside Avenue | WA-006-2 | CD |
| 2000 | Frog in the Kitchen Sink | CD, children's songs |
References
- ^ "Single: The Billboard Hot 100". Billboard Music Charts. August 17, 1968. Retrieved February 25, 2009.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie (2000). "Liner Notes for Friend & Lover's "Reach Out of the Darkness"". Retrieved February 25, 2009.
- ^ Callahan, Mike; David Edwards; Patrice Eyries (October 27, 2005). "Dunwich Album Discography". Retrieved February 25, 2009.
- ^ "Jim Post, Known for a Memorably 'Groovy' Hit Song, Dies at 82". The New York Times. September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ "Jim Post, Singer-Songwriter Who Scored ’68 Hit With ‘Reach Out of the Darkness,’ Dies", Best Classic Bands, September 17, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022
External links
- Official website
- Discography at FolkLib Index
- Jim Post discography at Discogs
- Jim Post at IMDb
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