Gene McDaniels (1935-2011), Singer, Songwriter and Producer passed away last Friday in Kittery, Maine after a brief illness according to the Associated Press.
His first hit, A Hundred Pounds of Clay, was a big hit in 1961 staying on the charts from April to May. That led to a string of hits in the early 60’s
In 1974, he had a number one hit as a songwriter with Roberta Flack’s version of “Feel Like Making Love”, it also won a Grammy.