The Mavericks' singer/ songwriter/ guitarist Raul Malo was born on this day in 1965, but sadly passed away last December at the too-young age of 60 after a struggle with cancer. Malo's rich, emotive baritone provided the foundation for the group's succession of hits, starting with 1993's "What A Crying Shame," one of several songs he wrote with Kostas. This is a live performance of that song, taped at BBC studios in 1994 for the Jools Holland show, "The Tube."
The great Raul Malo, singer/ guitarist/ songwriter of The Mavericks as well as a solo artist, passed away on December 8, succumbing to cancer at the way- too- young age of 60. Malo co- wrote the two songs we're featuring today with Kostas Lazarides, "What A Crying Shame" (a live version at the BBC from 1994), and "Here Comes The Rain," where his 12-string Rickenbacker guitar and what's been described as his "velvety baritone" are on display. Great memories from him through the years. What a crying shame. R.I.P.
