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Jimmie David Post (October 28, 1939 – September 14, 2022) was an American folk singer-songwriter, composer, and playwright. In 1968 his pop song " Reach out of the Darkness " charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks, peaking at number 10.
Sep 24, 2022 · Jim Post, best known as half of the duo Friend & Lover, whose only hit was a memorable one — “Reach Out of the Darkness,” which proclaimed with flower-power earnestness, “I think it’s so...
Sep 23, 2022 · Jim Post was a versatile and charismatic performer who wrote the hit song "Reach Out of the Darkness" and starred in one-man shows as Mark Twain. He was a fixture of the Chicago folk scene in the 1970s and 1980s, playing with and opening for many notable artists.
Sep 26, 2022 · Jim Post was half of the duo Friend & Lover, known for their 1968 hit, “Reach out of the Darkness.” Died: September 14, 2022 (Who else died on September 14?)
Jim Post is a versatile performer who has played with legends like Janis Joplin and Cream, and created children's books and reading programs. Visit his website to learn more about his career, order his CDs and books, and watch videos of his shows.
Sep 26, 2022 · Jim Post, who performed with his then-wife Cathy as Friend & Lover, had a hit song in 1968 with the hippie anthem "Reach Out of the Darkness". The song, which was originally titled "reach out in the darkness", became a cultural icon and was used in many TV shows and films.
Jim Post, a mainstay of the Chicago folk music scene for more than five decades, died on Sept. 14, 2022. His former wife, Janet Smith Post, said his passing, in Dubuque, Iowa, was caused by congestive heart failure. Post was 82.
