Musician. Lead singer of the music ensemble "The Limeliters." he began a solo career during the 1960s and will perhaps be remembered for scoring a Top-20 hit with "Baby, the Rain Must Fall" (1965). Raised in New York City, his interest in music began at an early age, as he participated in singing at his church and while attending St. Johns College, he sang in a folk group. After attending a Woody Guthrie concert, his intent to pursue a career as a musician was affirmed. During the Korean War, he served as a radio operator with the United States Army, while entertaining the troops and following his discharge, he launched his career in radio and television in South Dakota. His break in the industry happened, when he returned to New York City and joined the coffeehouse circuit as a singer and guitarist. From this exposure, he recorded the folk album "Come Sit by My Side" (1957). Following this success, he formed "The Limeliters" and enjoyed a five-year period of recording. Their song "Love in the Country" was featured in the 1963 John Wayne picture "McLintock!". Yarbrough departed from "The Limeliters" in late 1963 and embarked upon a solo career with his first effort appropriately titled "Time To Move On" (1964). His hit "Baby, the Rain Must Fall" reached number 12 on the American Pop Charts in 1965 and was featured in the motion picture of the same title which starred Steve McQueen and Lee Remick. Yarbrough went on to record several more solo albums and in 1973, he reunited with "The Limeliters" in addition to establishing his own record label, "Brass Dolphin." He died of complications from dementia.
Musician. Lead singer of the music ensemble "The Limeliters." he began a solo career during the 1960s and will perhaps be remembered for scoring a Top-20 hit with "Baby, the Rain Must Fall" (1965). Raised in New York City, his interest in music began at an early age, as he participated in singing at his church and while attending St. Johns College, he sang in a folk group. After attending a Woody Guthrie concert, his intent to pursue a career as a musician was affirmed. During the Korean War, he served as a radio operator with the United States Army, while entertaining the troops and following his discharge, he launched his career in radio and television in South Dakota. His break in the industry happened, when he returned to New York City and joined the coffeehouse circuit as a singer and guitarist. From this exposure, he recorded the folk album "Come Sit by My Side" (1957). Following this success, he formed "The Limeliters" and enjoyed a five-year period of recording. Their song "Love in the Country" was featured in the 1963 John Wayne picture "McLintock!". Yarbrough departed from "The Limeliters" in late 1963 and embarked upon a solo career with his first effort appropriately titled "Time To Move On" (1964). His hit "Baby, the Rain Must Fall" reached number 12 on the American Pop Charts in 1965 and was featured in the motion picture of the same title which starred Steve McQueen and Lee Remick. Yarbrough went on to record several more solo albums and in 1973, he reunited with "The Limeliters" in addition to establishing his own record label, "Brass Dolphin." He died of complications from dementia.
Bio by: C.S.
Family Members
Advertisement
See more Yarbrough memorials in:
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
