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Darrell Dash Crofts, Seals and Crofts Singer, Passes Away

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Darrell Dash Crofts, half of the iconic seventies duo Seals and Crofts, has passed away at eighty-seven. Known for hits like Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl, Crofts and his childhood friend Jim Seals blended genres into easy-listening classics. Their Bahai-inspired music, including Unborn Child, influenced listeners and sparked debate. Crofts leaves behind his wife, children, and grandchildren, ensuring his gentle melodies continue to touch lives.

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Darrell Dash Crofts, Seals and Crofts Singer, Passes Away

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US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Darrell Dash Crofts, Seals and Crofts Singer, Passes Away. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 26, Daryl Dashcrofts, the singer-songwriter, best known for his work with seals and Crofts, has passed away at age 87 from, heart failure. He teamed up with childhood friend Jim Seals for 1970s, soft rock classics like Summer Breeze, Diamond Girl, and Get Closer, all of which. Hit the top 10. The two Texas natives met in high school and formed their duo in the late 1960s, blending pop, country, folk, and jazz into easy listening. Hits. Earlier this week, fans remembered their smooth sound alongside bands like America and Bread. Their music often drew from the Baha'i Faith they embraced, touching on unity, love, and nature. One song, Unborn Child, stirred debate after Roe v Wade, but many said it influenced their choices positively. Meanwhile, crowds love tracks like Hummingbird, and we may never pass this way again. By the early 1980s, tastes shifted, and they parted ways for a bit, though they reunited

for Baha'i events in albums like Traces in Two. Thousand four, family and fans, including Seals Cousin, kept performing their tunes recently. Crosslies behind his wife Louise, three children, and eight grandchildren. Their gentle melodies continue to touch lives, marking the clothes of a heartfelt era in music.

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