James Burke, whose shared lead vocals helped make “O-o-h Child” into a smash for his group theWord of Burke’s death first began to circulate on Saturday and was confirmed to Rolling Stone on Tuesday by brother and bandmate Dennis Burke, who said the cause of death was pneumonia.
Artists that have covered “O-o-h Child” include Nina Simone, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Dusty Springfield, Mary WIlson, Kelly Rowland, Kamasi Washington, Trey Anastasio, Richie Havens, the Spinners, Lisa Loeb and the Wondermints, among many others. In 2014, the original version was introduced to a new generation via its use in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” the soundtrack of which became the No. 1 album in the nation.
Except the lead singer was not James, it was Alohe. James played guitar and the song was written by Stan Vincent who passed.
The voice behind one of the great uplifting songs of our times. This song had reminded so many to hold onto hope. Thanks for that James Burke ❤️
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