The news that we lost Eric Carmen earlier this month eclipsed the loss of another voice, gone far too soon. While not as influential as Eric, Karl Wallinger was a unique voice in Rock.
A member of the initial incarnation of The Waterboys, Karl took "The Whole of the Moon" and introduced polyphonic synthesizer parts, synth bass, upbeat and off-beat cymbal accents to make it simply mesmerizing.
He went on to form World Party and released the hit "Ship of Fools" in 1986...and wrote "She's the One," which became a hit for Robbie Williams.
And a bunch of other stuff...but my flight's about to leave.
YouTube Karl, as we say farewell to an amazing talent on this sad Music Friday.
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