IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAREST IRISH-AMERICAN HUSBAND, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He remembered listening to albums as a child and hearing "two hits and a bunch of garbage. "Rogers provides memorable show,", Dudek, Duane. Now hes gone and probably wont be. No collection is complete without a cd of his top-20 songs. I love a rainy night, I love a rainy night, I love to hear the thunder, watch the lightning, as it lights up the sky It was Eddie Rabbitt, and country music. November 28, 2021 @ Drivin My Life Away version by Rhett Akins doesnt get enough love. November 27, 2021 @ She said the day of Andy Sr's death was unbelievable. [16], Rabbitt felt his responsibility as an entertainer was to be a good role model and he was an advocate for many charitable organizations, including the Special Olympics, Easter Seals, and the American Council on Transplantation, of which he served as honorary chairman. November 28, 2021 @ 1998: Eddie Rabbitt, U.S. singer-songwriter and musician known for his country-pop crossover sound and his hit song, "Every Which Way But Loose," dies at 56. [4] In 1964, he signed his first record deal with 20th Century Records and released the singles "Next to the Note" and "Six Nights and Seven Days". "[22], During the early 1990s, Rabbitt voiced criticism of hip hop music, particularly rap, which he said was sending a negative message to youth. But then everything changed when my older brother handed me a 45 of adult music, and the silver dollar-sized plug I had to put on the center of the turntable to play it. Try again. Eddie Rabbitt was a singer/songwriter who embraced the ever-changing landscape of country music and molded it to fit his New Jersey upbringing. Twenty #1 hits and millions of records sold, and Eddie Rabbitt never saw even one CMA Award. Im definitely an Eddie Raven guy over an Eddie Rabbit guy. John The Bellamy Brothers released an album called Country Rap in 87Country Rap became a Top 40 hitafter 8 #1 & Top 10 hits the first BB hit not to make the Top 10. "[20] He credited such wide-ranging artists as Bob Dylan, Elton John, Steely Dan, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson with influencing his works. His first album for the label, Eddie Rabbitt, was released later that year. 11:20 am, He was a favorite of mine great singer n songwriter. This is a tragic loss for the music industry, as Rabbitt was a true pioneer in both pop and country music. Eddie Rabbitt, a singer and songwriter who defined ''crossover'' in country and pop music of the 1970's and 80's and had 26 No. Now we know that there were more great country artists than the usual suspects. Solid country golf. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in New Jersey, this was the entirely wrong part of the world to be from to pursue country music as a career. The rare Brooklyn-born country star, Rabbitt began playing country music as a New Jersey teenager. Four years later, with $1,000 to his name, Rabbitt moved to Nashville, where he began his career as a songwriter. What a talent! 12:28 pm. His mother, Mae, explained that Eddie "was never one for school [because] his head was too full of music." He was immediately dropped from his major label despite his continued success, and unlike many others, Eddie Rabbit never was really acknowledged by his peers in the country music industry, so his slide into obscurity was more pronounced.Whether he was seen as too pop by some, or too much of an outsider as a Jersey boy, Rabbitt just never quite fit in perfectly. At the time of his death, he was 57 years old. Thanks for the great write-up, Trig. Gonna go dig a little deeper into Eddie Rabbits catalog now. The illness and subsequent death of his son put his career on hold following the 1985 RCA Records release Rabbitt Trax, which included the number one "Both to Each Other (Friends and Lovers)", a duet with country pop star Juice Newton. Inspiration is universal and anyone can choose country as a vessel to communicate. Eddie Rabbitts first hit song was Drivin My Life Away, which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. 2:59 am. The result was something which owed far more to Vegas than The Grand Ole Opry and Eddie Rabbitt was among its most successful exponents. November 27, 2021 @ Toward the end of her set, he returned to the stage and they sang Let it Be Me together and the crowd went nuts with excitement which Dolly caused to joke, Next year, Im going to be opening for HIM, cause it aint me you all are cheering for. For those of us who love Stewarts music and McDonoughs writing, this will be the be all and end all. The child died two years later and Rabbitt, who had already cut back on his touring schedule, never returned to a full-throttle career. I agree Rabbitt had a Hall of Fame career. November 30, 2021 @ We have set your language to He was the only child of Irish immigrant parents. Tools Edward Thomas Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 - May 7, 1998) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Gary only had one #1 song in his career though. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Rabbitt's Capitol Records album Jersey Boy was reviewed positively, as was its single "On Second Thought", Rabbitt's last number-one hit. Stacey Gudelis-Anderson Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? January 1, 2022 @ His body was interred at Calvary Cemetery in Nashville following a private burial on May 8, 1998. It produced Rabbitt's first crossover single, "Every Which Way But Loose", which topped country charts and reached the top 30 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary, and was featured in the 1978 Clint Eastwood movie of the same name. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Remember his song Driving My Life Away in the movie Roadie along with pop singer Blondie,and Hank Jr,and others . Rabbitt's career spanned four decades and he produced 26 No. That was the year he released an album called Jersey Boy, embracing his personal history as opposed to trying to run from it. Not even his agent knew, nor anyone else beyond his family that after being diagnosed with Cancer and receiving radiation treatment and having part of his lung removed, Rabbitt was diagnosed as terminal. February 6, 2022 @ He also worked as a spokesman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and United Cerebral Palsy. Copyright 2023 SurvivorNet, Inc. All Rights Reserved. His body was interred at Calvary Cemetery in Nashville, following a private burial on May 8. And all 34 of Rabbitts Top 10 hits came in a row, one after another, between 1976s Drinkin My Baby (Off My Mind) and 1990 Runnin With The Wind. Eddie Rabbitts career wasnt just accomplished, it was downright Hall of Fame worthy. November 28, 2021 @ [16] His popularity was so great at this point that he was offered his own variety television show, which he respectfully declined, saying "It's not worth the gamble."[17]. 7:27 pm, Lisa robbushblog Eddie Rabbitts real name is Edward Thomas Rabbitt. handsomeblackcowboybrady6834 C-Rap (Country Rap) was a song on his last major label album 10 Rounds (Capitol Nashville in 1991). Also in 1977, the Academy of Country Music named Rabbitt "Top New Male Vocalist of the Year". Have enjoyed several of Eddie Rabbit songs, did not know that he wrote Inherit the Wind and Patch it Up Always love Kentucky Rain Elvis picked good ones to record. Laina Hell, you barely ever hear his name at all. Sure, as his career stretched into 1979, and specifically the song Suspicions, Eddie started infusing more pop sounds into his music, and when that song became a Top 15 hit in pop along with #1 in country, Rabbitt was given that crossover distinction dreaded by some. This is a hassle-free site -- no popups, no sound, no user IDs, no spyware, and no huge graphics. Even with his numerous Country Billboard Hot 100 hits and sold out concerts for at least a decade, he only received the "Top New Male Vocalist" from the ACM Awards in 1977. November 29, 2021 @ Oops, we were unable to send the email. " Eddie went on to enjoy a steady succession of 26 number 1 country hits from 1976 to 1989, (averaging two a year, approximately). Its just plain disgraceful Eddie isnt in the CMHF. They were just too damn good for anyone to ignore. The best in the business, as far as Im concerned. I guess you learn something new every day. Eddie Rabbitt died from lung cancer, just under 56 & a half, on Thursday, May 7th, 1998, in Nashville, Tennessee. 7:15 pm. How Do You Get Rid Of Hard Calcium Deposits In The Shower? Nashville in the mid-1990s at least remains aware of its need to retain that all-important "twang". Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A highly underappreciated era. In the late 70s and early 80s, nobody was a bigger hit machine than Eddie Rabbitt, and he continued to land hits throughout the 80s and all the way to 1990. DIRKWORKS2 7.88K subscribers Subscribe 154K views 10 years ago Eddie brings his wife to sing the number one. 7:16 pm. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He came to our farm to teach him how to fish for bream in the privacy of our land. Lung cancer is a very serious cancer, but the outlook is improving. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Public School 96 and John Adams High School. [23], When Rabbitt arrived in Nashville during the late 1960s, a friend gave him a pet chicken. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Rabbitt passed away on May 7, 1998 after a battle with lung cancer. Was sad when he left us so young. On his first night in Music City, whilst sitting in the bath, he penned "Working My Way Up to the Bottom", a song which soon after wards was recorded by Roy Drusky, who charted with it. Try again later. Almost from the beginning, the songs sprung from the rhythm of the acoustic guitar strum, and featured sparse, smart arrangements that brought the soul out of the music. Rocky Mountain Music remains one of my all-time favorite albums. 5:23 pm. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In March of 1997 he was diagnosed with lung cancer, was aggressively treated, yet he died the following year in Nashville at the age of 56. Loved Kentucky Rain long before I knew he wrote it. That year, he released Ten Rounds, which produced the final charting single of his career, "Hang Up the Phone". I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Rabbitt I found on Findagrave.com. In my opinion, his version was actually not a bad cover. He was best known for being a Country Singer. November 30, 2021 @ Tammy is passionate about educating pet owners and sharing her expertise, which is why she joined Arew.org, Your email address will not be published. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I always thought he was Jewish and his birth name was Eddie Rabinski? Rabbitt said he had "an affinity for animals", and he kept the bird for a while before giving it to a farmer. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Location of death: Nashville, TN Cause of death: Cancer - Lung Remains: Buried, Calva. 10:48 pm, When I listen to some of his songs I hear his Irish heritage coming through very clearly having grown up in a NYC Irish family that played music instruments at parties in the 50s and 60s. November 27, 2021 @ Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. On Thursday, Rabbitt died at Baptist Hospital Nashville. Our newsletter vital information, hope, and healing, delivered weekly. American country music singer-songwriter (19411998), Blouch, Judd. His biggest success on the country charts came in 1979 with the title song from the Clint Eastwood movie "Every Which Way But Loose". Will Taylor Swift Play Emotional Songs for Breast Cancer Warrior Mom on Her New Tour? Enjoy. Author wrote, Aside from maybe Gary Stewart, the case could be made that Eddie Rabbitt is the most wrongfully overlooked star in country music history.. 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