Al Downing
January 9, 1940 - July 4, 2005
Although Al Downing (a.k.a. Big Al Downing and Alexander Downing) was known for his country songs starting in the 1950s, he did release a Disco record called, "I'll Be Holding On," which is a Disco classic. His brother Don Downing also dabbled in Disco at the time. He passed from acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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R.I.P.
His brother Don has a Disco Classic...Dreamworld.
Posted by:
djfan | Nov 15, 05 | 7:32 am
I got to meet Al in Nashville in the 80's and instantly got the impression that this guy was as genuine as it gets. The real deal.
I have some of his vinyl 45's and the One of a Kind album. That title sums him up for me.
If anybody out there knows "The story behind the story" relating to his career and sad death please get in touch.
Al readily posed for a photo with me but I think it got lost, making me "Fool of the year".
I feel very priviliged to have met the man I consider " the Greatest that never was", not because of any lack of talent or personality,-- he had both by the sackfull,- more I think because of the archaic attitudes of the Nashville establishment towards black artists.
His family should be on Cloud 9 to have been close to such a great and kind human being.
To them I offer my sincere condolences and my admiration for what Al has contributed to both the world of music and the enrichment of my life.
RIP my friend that meeting will stay with me forever. Priceless !!
Gareth Davies
Around '75/'76 he also did a faster version of "I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance) than the one by Tina Charles.
I have the Polydor 45 I Love to Love/I'm Just Nobody in excellent condition- still in original sleeve.
record #PD14311
dated 1976
Posted by:
Rob B | Jul 09, 06 | 1:12 am
