Born this day in 1942, Clarence Clemons is best known as the prodigious and powerful saxman of the E Street Band. I first was introduced to him as the large, ever-smiling friend of the guy who sang "Somebody's Baby".
Yes, Daryl Hannah was actually singing the female vocals on the track, even though her lip-syncing wasn't that convincing. (The effects applied to her voice weren't helping.) This song was Clarence's big solo moment, even if it was a duet. Springsteen was riding high at the time, and Clarence did his best to take advantage. I imagine he was smiling extra big when Bruce reformed the band after a hiatus and began their epic victory lap. He remained with the band until his death in 2011.
Blow, big man, blow.
If you're reading this, thanks. You're a friend of mine.
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