In honor of the anniversary of the Mayor's Dad's passing, we've got seven of his favorite songs. Rest in peace, Drew Tyler. You are missed.
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playlist originally posted 1/7/2013
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SONG OF THE monDAY
Drew Tyler was a coach, mentor, pioneer, and fan of girls' softball. Can't hear John Fogerty's Centerfield without thinking of him.
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SONG OF THE tuesDAY
Drew Tyler passed on this day, January 5, in 2013. He wouldn't want us sad today. He'd want us laughing, whistling, and singing, maybe to Roger Miller's King of the Road.
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SONG OF THE wednesDAY
There weren't many times when Drew Tyler wasn't whistling or singing. He often imitated colorful artists like The Big Bopper. Chantilly Lace was one of his go-tos. Hellooo, baby!
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SONG OF THE thursDAY
Drew Tyler married Charlotte Riley on January 7, 1967 and he wooed her until the day he died, with John Anderson’s Swingin’ being the song he used most.
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SONG OF THE friDAY
Drew Tyler did an awesome Elvis impersonation. His song of choice was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, which he sang to his Sugar Bear.
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SONG OF THE saturDAY
Drew Tyler could sing bass, and he shined in songs like the Statler Brothers’ Flowers on the Wall. He did the “Captain Kangaroo” part really good.
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SONG OF THE sunDAY
Drew Tyler liked country and the tunes of the 50s, but he also loved gospel. He was a man of God and showed it every day he lived. Il Divo’s Amazing Grace was played at his funeral.
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