Tom Clay - What the World Needs Now

[mpjgbx]

"something is wrong. something is terribly wrong". I still use that line myself.

[LetsRideMen]

I had forgotten about this until today, when an oldies station was playing a Casey Kasem top 40 countdown from 1971, and this came on, and it all came back. I was in high school in '71, and the radio station that played this, and where Tom Clay was a DJ, mailed it out for free. I remember I called in and got one. "I think it's when somebody's sick." Priceless.

[andrew34430]

everytime i listen to this it sends a chill down my spine

[tamspeci]

Actually I remember this sweet tune as being from 1971, not 1973.

[geekeing]

@tamspeci ...quite right. Tom Clay did release it in 1971

[winyguy]

@tamspeci This song was from 1971.

[cassjr1]

first heard this when i was 11 didnt fully understand it then but moves me to tears now such a powerful ballad

[akantodea]

BEAUTIFULL SONG

[annetgent0509]

God, can't begin to tell what this song means to me!!!

I was only 10 years old when JFK was murdered, and not even an American,

but jeez, I was devastated!

And then it happened again with Bobby...

Bless Tom Clay for creating this!!

[mooneepondskid]

"We don't want another Oswald"..always remember that line.

[moboutmen]

Does anyone know the radio station giving the chilling details at the Trade Mart in Dallas? Great 45. A look at the torn tapestry of anyone born in the 50's; too late to enjoy the post war boom, but old enough to remember the way it could have been...

[GregSr]

The part where President Kennedy's death is announced really hits a nerve for me. I was in 5th grade in Lakewood California when the principal came over the intercom and said our president had been shot. He then put the live news over the intercom so we could all listen to the developing story.

When the official announcement came over the intercom that President Kennedy died at 1 PM Central Standard Time, I saw my teacher break down and cry. I had never seen a man cry before.

[lymatoninho]

This song brings Back very touching memories for me. Thanks for posting it.

[pjaygirl]

When I first heard this when I was a young girl, I thought it was very powerful and it is still relevant for today.

[retrotroopster]

This is one powerful song with so many events of the 60's and 70's. First time I've ever heard this song was on Sirius/XM satellite radio (70's on 7). Beautifully created,and remarkably remastered to jiggle our memories the important events that shaped,and shook our world to help us remember who we are and where we came from. It tore me into tears near the end of this song. I still love it today here in the 21st century!! RIP Mr. Tom Clay. Now, we can only hope. And, there is always hope.

[TerriP1957]

Very powerful, every time I hear it.

We MUST NEVER forget!

[FreeFallgal]

I knew Tom Clay when  I lived in Los Angeles and took voice over lessons from him. He's voice is very distinctive.

What an interesting man he was.

RIP Tom

[NeuroReality]

it's the first time i have heard this song...how beautiful :)

[FrankieJSerrano]

This song is so well done. The meaning leaves you feeling renewed. This is the 3rd time Ive heard it and it's become a favorite of mine. So intelligently done. Thank you 4 sharing ****1/2 stars to you

[bebehtiguwang]

..boy..i really love this song..i've been searching for it..whoah this song surely depicts all the love this world needs..family love, God's love, love for self, and love for others..

[IsIndianaJonesHere]

Simply great.

[leakyleeko]

tunage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[waynothewizard]

Tom Clay was and still is my all time favorite DJ. There never has been one like him. I've been listening to the radio for 60 years and Tom Clay will never be touched. HE WAS THE GREATEST!

[captainchew]

The first time, I heard this song, I was cleaning M-16's in the Armory of an American missle unit while stationed in West Germany. The year was 1977 and this song stopped me dead in my tracks. By the end of the song, I was crying for the losses of our country. Not just the politicians, but the innocence of America as well.

Thanks for posting this very clear copy of a very powerful musical performance.

[winyguy]

@captainchew This song was a hit in 1971.

[Matto2t]

@captainchew

I watched a video of this 45 being played. It was still listenable even though it was scratched. My mom had this 45 back in the day, and this song is wonderful. What saddens me is that this song has become a forgotten oldie over the years. I wish this song and the album it was on would be issued on CD.

-Matt

[Starelen]

lovely remix of a sweet sweet song

[LonesomeSuzie]

For my dearest friend Danny...

Thanks for pos it lolfox99...

GREAT !

[prettyladies45]

Wow that was really good. i love the childrens part.. thanks for posting :]

[Sica1000]

wohl ein legende-song

[FBCDJ1620am]

this was actually from August 1971 peaking at #8 on Billboard

[coketerrace75]

Wow...what memories. There is a version of this recording that features the actual voice of Walter Cronkite and his announcement of President Kennedy's death. That is Tom Clay doing the voiceover now. When this record came out in the early 70's, Tom Clay was a DJ in Southern California, and I called his station to request this song, and luckily talked with him about it. He was very gracious. This record had just been banned from airplay, and I asked him why..he didn't know.Thanks 4 posting!

[bajh76fh4]

wow i love this record ...respect...it's only a small bit of communication but i'm glad i met u . even if it was in the disjointed fourum'ish sense.......much love.....i wasent alive then

[HeartBreakHigh]

Wow, that was powerful and disturbing at the same time. Is this the original tune "what the world needs now" or a remix of it? LOL, no worries. I just got my lazy butt to do an internet and have the answer now. Hmmm, very interesting dude Tom Clay and those times were very interesting as well, just like our times it seems. Thanks for posting!