Discography:
Just Daryl
(1985 Plumline),
I'll Be With You
(1988 Light),
LiveHes Right on Time (1990 Sparrow),
When the Music Stops (1992 Sparrow),
Meteor Man- Original Soundtrack
(1993 Motown/PGD),
In My Dreams
(1994 Sparrow),
The Collection
(1995 Sparrow),
Beyond The Veil: Live at Bobby Jones Gospel XIII (1996 Forefront),
Live In Oakland-Home Again (1997 Verity),
Bridges- Original Soundtrack (1999 Verity),
Christmas Is Here
(1999 Verity),
Compositions: A Decade Of Songs (2000 Chordant),
Oh, the Lamb
(2001 Verity),
Best Of (2002 Verity), and
Just Daryl: Remastered (2005 Diego / Alliant)
IMAGINE THIS: One voice with the gut-wrenching emotion of a blues
singer,
the improvisational gift of a jazz vocalist, the range and control of a
classical tenor and the strength of spirit of a Gospel soloist.
In the entire history of music, few vocalists have been able to merge
the
very best of so many musical genres into a cohesive artistic vision.
As a
nationally renowned recording artist for more than twenty years, Daryl
Coleys ability to do that effortlessly, while remaining true to the
message of the church he loves, has made him one of the most unique and
celebrated artists of our age.
A native of California, Coley was born in Berkley in 1955 and raised in
Oakland, where he spent the bulk of his developmental years influenced
equally by his upbringing in the African-American church and his
vocalist
mothers love for Gospel, classical and jazz music. His teenage years
were filled with vocal and instrumental training in school bands and
regional choirs, and by the time he entered college his talent as a
singer
and keyboardist was widely recognized.
In 1977, Coleys unique musical presence earned him the opportunity to
perform with the legendary Hawkins Family. As a singer with Edwin
Hawkins
and later a songwriter and musical director for Tramaine Hawkins, Coley
began to establish a name for himself on a national level. Lead vocal
appearances on several high profile albums with Hawkins family and with
James Clevelands Gospel Music Workshop of America, led to Coleys solo
debut, JUST DARYL, in 1985. The string of award nominations and
chart-topping albums has never ceased.
Daryl Coley has worked with some of the music industrys most talented
artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Richard
Smallwood, Sylvester and Philip Bailey. He has recorded a landmark
collection of more than 100 studio performances, yet his greatest
impact
in the Gospel marketplace has always been the strength of his live
performances. With a simple inflection, a slight change of rhythm, a
split-second decision to emote with great passion or retreat into a
pocket
of vocal coolness, he captures the spirit of music and lyric. In a
live
performance Daryl Coley is entirely in his element, intuitively sensing
the pulse of any audience. His consistent artistry in maximizing the
concert moment remains unrivaled.
THNK YOU DARYL, YOU PIERCE MY SOUL EVERTIME YOU TOUCH THE MIC..WE STILL AND ALWAYS WILL LOVE YOU IN THE BAY. U COME A LONG WAY FROM THOSE DAYS WITH NORTHERN CAL, AND SOUTHERN CAL.. LOL. WE LUV YOU. PJ
Hi Daryl, God bless you! Praying that you are having a blessed day and that the anointing of the Lord is on your life where ever you go. Sending you much love today my friend and always. LOVE YOU! ~Glendora~
" Thank you, Mr. Coley, for being an inspiration to us over the past 20, or so years. We love hearing you sing. May our Lord Jesus, continue too bless you, and keep up the good work ! "
God Is So So So Good all the time even when I am bad....Thank you sir for writing me back! I am sending a prayer now for Mr. D. Coley It has been rough for some of us b/c of Gas etc. But God is Faithful and so sometimes, I just put on some good music tune God in and tune the devil out. Much Love and peace 2 U and Mr. Coley's team of wonderful people! God Bless you and please sing a song for me! Love Michael "LaMar Michael"
Thank you very much for the add, your ministry is truly inspirational. We pray that the Lord continues to guide you and bless all that you do in His name.
You're the "Maestro" & have blessed me and taken me to heights in praise & worship that are unimanginable and not of this world ~ thank u. I hope one day there is a site with your music, that the songs can be added to profiles ~ there's a young generation that needs to hear how it's really done, with excellence. power & majesty. Blessings to u brother Daryl~! You're in my prayers ~ pls drop by and say "hi" any time. :) Val
Hi Daryl, I just wanted to say thank you for writing 'Thy Will Be Done'. It was included on one of the first albums I ever bought as a Christian, over 15 years ago and has helped me through the toughest of times. Blessings. Mellonie xxx
STARSHA. COM Brenda Loves you Daryl I remember and still have the paper plate you signed in Springfield Mass.many years ago Thank for making a true Fans day that day Be Blessed
~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~ ~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~ ~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~ ~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~
THANKS FOR ACCEPTING MY FRIEND REQUEST...WHEN R U AND MARY J. BLIJE GOING TO DO A DUET TOGETHER???
~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~ ~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~ ~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~ ~~ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS CAN REQUEST ME~~
Hey Uncle Daryl! My hope is in the Lord, Who is able to do all things except fail!!! I know that all is well according to His Word. The Voices of Faith send there love from Tennessee!!!
i just want to say that i enjoyed in new orleans two weeks ago singing with the vision quest chorale. that same song "when sunday comes" touches me as it did when i was a little boy. stay blessed
Hey there Rev. DC- Just a shout to you today to say I love you and I can't wait to see you in Raleigh later in May. Our prayers have been for your complete and speedy recovery and all around healing.
Hey, thanks so much for the add and the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m back in the US to finish my debut album (feat. Take 6, K. Whalum, A. Laboriel, V. Colaiuta, P. Jackson Jr.). I’ll keep you posted :))
Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville,
blessings,
Vlada
http://www. vladamusic. com
Thank you for the invitation and welcome in my musical universe. I appreciate your music and wish you good courage for your projects. God bless U. Stef;-)
