Barry McGuire
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As a folk-rock solo singer in the 1960s, McGuire is best known for his hits “Eve of Destruction” and “Sins of the Family”, both written by P.F. Sloan, as were his other chart successes, “Child of Our Times” and “Cloudy Summer Afternoon (Raindrops).” The latter two were co-written by Steve Barri.
McGuire’s LP, The Eve of Destruction reached its peak of #37 on the Billboard album chart during the week ending 1965 September 25. That same day the single of that name went to #1 on both charts. McGuire was never again to break into the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The album This Precious Time was released in 1966, his second with Dunhill Records. It includes a version of California Dreamin’ with The Mamas and the Papas singing backing vocals.
McGuire appeared in the 1967 movie The President’s Analyst with James Coburn and in Werewolves on Wheels in 1971. He also starred for a year in the Broadway musical Hair.
McGuire became a born-again Christian in 1971. In 1973, he joined the Myrrh label and released the album Seeds. This album is also notable for the backing vocals provided by the family trio that would become known as the 2nd Chapter of Acts. In 1974, McGuire released his second Contemporary Christian album Lighten Up, which included a remake of “Eve of Destruction”. He toured with 2nd Chapter of Acts and “a band called David” and in 1975 this collaborative effort resulted in the live double album To the Bride.
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Eve Of Destruction
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Eve 2012
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Kryoist
>1 Eve Of Destruction 666
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OnlyVisitor
Good man <><
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Fenrickpy
Eve Of Destruction <3
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CDPETE01
looks a lot like Rain.
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anarchyof77
looks a bit like Oliver Kahn... [4]
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zunzmancer
thanx...unfuckable image)
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foxyluva
Vote! http://www.last.fm/music/Barry+McGuire/+images/53444611
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luckystoned
looks a bit like Oliver Kahn... [3]
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Lord_Krichian
looks a bit like Barry mCguire
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tweetiepooh
I like his Christian music especially "The Witness" a musical on the life of Christ from Peter's point of view. You can get it directly from the author/composer, Jimmy Owens, though the version is a little cut down to fit to a single CD.
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QuintessenceQ
looks a bit like Oliver Kahn... [2]
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malajen
why not stop and dig it while u can!
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Whatupwidat
Looking at the played list it's easy to see why he's known as a one-hit-wonder by my parents.
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Fleet_of_Mind
Songwriters*
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Fleet_of_Mind
Oh yeah. One of the best singer/songwrmiters of old... And the cover on Eve of Destruction is priceless!
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marthasay
Not intended for entertainment only. Will remain relevant always. Every thing, vocals,music, needs no improvement. Timeless. As invoking the last time as the first. marthasay
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brian6
This is one of my favourite songs of the 60,s. Must have had crystal ball as many of these things have happened.
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Alasdair82
The eastern world it is explodin'.........
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CJDJwoop
this is great stuff but there was another album! i'm to old to remember it help! eve of destruction is the best . the album on vi is a collectors piece all the way.
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DoonhamerPedro
sounds like one o them forgotten classics, fuckin magic.
All 37 shouts
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