Copy. Here is Frankie Dale Cruce's obituary. Write Us a Review Visit Our Facebook. But Mercury executives loved the record. lets leave those lyrics in.. Marching Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. His father was a short-order cook. He grew up in Miller County and graduated from Tuscumbia High School. [2] The touring group consisted of: Bill Steer (vocals), Jay Babina and Tom Zuke (guitars), Mike Daniels (bass), Hank Schorz (keyboard), and Ray Corriea (drums). dale harding actor. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. DeCarlo's solo singles (which Leka, Reno and the singer himself had preferred to "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye") were released under his pseudonym, Garrett Scott. 0 cemeteries found in Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. Joel Whitburn's Bubbling Under the Billboard Hot 100 1959-2004, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, List of 1960s one-hit wonders in the United States, "Garrett Scott's star rising as singer, writer and producer", "Steam's Gary DeCarlo of 'Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye' Fame Dead at 75", "Pricetag for Colgate Mansion in Sharon: $8.9 Million. As a. But either way, baby, I'm gone. 3 of 11 4 of 11 Rosalyn Arena, 74, and Patsy Fabricatore, 85, have their breakfast and coffee in their Stamford home on May 27, 2009. They then ride off into the night on motorbikes. [12], In 2014, DeCarlo released the album Long Time Comin', which included a new version of his hit.[13]. Jeanetta Frashuer, age 102 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Griffin Hospital. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Friends may greet the family on Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 4 to 6 pm at the Dennis & D'Arcy - Abriola . Please enter your email and password to sign in. As a producer, Mr. Lekas credits covered a wide range the soft rock of such 1960s groups as the Left Banke and the Peppermint Rainbow, the easy listening orchestras of Peter Nero and Paul Mauriat, and singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. David Arquette tweeted: "They are singing the Star Spangled Banner and The Beatles 'Na Na Na Na Goodbye.'" Arthur Wayne Dale . Born in Flatwoods, West Virginia on October 28, 1911, she was a daughter of the late John and Dona Perry Eakle. [9], In February 1983, UK girl group Bananarama released the song as a single from their album Deep Sea Skiving. Leka quickly assembled a band to be Steam: Jay Babina (guitar), Ray Corriea (drums), Mike Daniels (bass), Hank Schorz (keyboard), Bill Steer (vocals), and Tom Zuke (guitar). DeCarlo, Frashuer and Leka were members of a Bridgeport, Connecticut band called the Chateaus. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. " So I put my hands up, they're playing my song . June 29, 2017 Gary DeCarlo, who sang lead on the hit song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," which topped the charts in 1969 and has lived on ever since as an indelible sports stadium taunt, died on. A business associate at Mercury, Joe Messina, suggested a talent that he managed, Tor Pinney, formerly of the group, Chains. The Chains had enjoyed a series of regional hit records in the Southwest, but had recently split up. Ruby Ann Minney Cox. . I'll be alright. Paul LekaFebruary 20, 1943 - October 12, 2011. Steam was never really a group, only lasting one year and recording one album. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dale Robbins of Farmington, Missouri, who passed away on June 5, 2022, at the age of 50, leaving to mourn family and friends. DeCarlo, whose solo career as Garrett Scott did not achieve chart success, left the music industry until making a comeback in 2014, performing at oldies shows. Youre paying money to go out and see these guys perform and theyre not the real deal. Cherished husband of 21 years to Rachel (nee Dietz); loving father of Krisztian Dietz, Cali Freshour, and Kyle Freshour; dearest step son of Donna Freshour; dear son-in-law of Bob and Sue Dietz; dear son-in-law of Barb Dietz; dear brother-in-law of Rob (Lisa) Dietz and Stephanie (Derek) Smith; dearest uncle and friend. DeCarlo said "na na" and "hey hey" were at first just placeholder lyrics that ended up making the final cut. He also writes about social history for the Retropolis blog. It had been recorded in Bridgeport as part of a session with the band "Yazoo Fraud," then under contract with Leka's production company. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. GREAT NEWS! "I started writing while I was sitting at the piano going 'na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na' Everything was 'na na' when you didn't have a lyric." Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (as Frashuer) The Bentley Sisters* - Singen Exklusiv Fr Sie (2x7", Single, Promo) Bellaphon, Bellaphon. Click here to purchase this piece separately for $5.79. In 1969, DeCarlo (who also recorded under the name of Garrett Scott), Dale Frashuer and Paul Leka were recording a song called "Sweet Laura Lee" for Mercury records and their band, called . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She was the widow of Leslie Orr Frashuer, they were married for 63 years. DeCarlo, whose solo career as Garrett Scott did not achieve chart success, left the music industry until making a comeback in 2014, performing at oldies shows. With co-writers De Carlo and Dale Frashuer, Mr. Leka dug out a song that he had abandoned some years earlier. DeCarlo wrote the song with fellow studio musician Dale Frashuer and producer Paul Leka. The song had become a number one pop single in 1969 and became a taunt anthem after a Chicago White Sox organist began playing it when opposing pitchers were pulled from the game. //