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Jewel Akens Obituary
His wife, Eddie Mae Akens, tells the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/XmXa83 ) that Akens died last Friday from back surgery complications at an Inglewood hospital.
Akens was in a group called the Turnarounds when they were offered a song that talked about "the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees and the moon up above - and a thing called love."
Other members disliked it so Akens recorded it solo. The song was No. 3 on Billboard's Top 100 chart in 1965 and was later covered by Dean Martin and others.
Akens never duplicated its success but he performed into his 70s.
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Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com
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118 Entries
Nancy McClain
December 30, 2019
Miss you Uncle this Christmas Happy New Year.
Nancy McClain
June 5, 2018
Miss you everyday you was the best Uncle, Father, Bro , Husband, friend,
Nancy Mcclain
June 5, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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November 5, 2015
Dad with a beautiful soul . I will forever miss you. BRA
November 5, 2015
Dad a beautiful soul will ever day of my life miss you. BRA
Susan Head
January 25, 2015
Enjoyed his performance many times when he would show up at Rockin Robins aka Dillons in Redlands Ca.
We had such fun dancing.
Beverly F
November 7, 2014
To the Aken's family. May you all continue to rely on God during your time of mourning. Proverbs 3:5,6
Gertrude Mcclain
May 17, 2014
Uncle, Thanks you for being a Dad and my sweet Uncle thanks for give me away at my wedding you looked so handsome , I will always miss and love you...Nan
December 23, 2013
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Akens family. May God be your strength and refuge during this difficult time. (Psalms 461:1)
Tim Crooks
November 17, 2013
Mr. Akens, gave me my first gig as a roadie. And for that, I' will always be grateful!
Rest In Peace....
RICHARD DICKSON
November 14, 2013
A LIGHT FOR MY PAPA,YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY..YOUR SON..RICHARD AKENS DICKSON.
JW
October 16, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
October 7, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Akens family during your time of grief...God is for you a "refuge and strength," A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with "peace and comfort" to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
Emma Aquino-Nemecek
October 2, 2013
I had the opportunity to book Jewel many times in the past. He was such a nice guy, easy to negotiate with and a down to earth person. He will be missed by a lot of people that love him. Rest in peace Jewel ...
joyce
August 2, 2013
how I REMEMBER THAT SONG FROM YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS YOUNG IT BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Richard Dickson
June 8, 2013
I love you so much papa,and I will always and forever miss you. You have been a true blessing in my life and I was proud to be one of you four dots...thanks for calling me your son.
Bruce Heidelberg Sr. Jewel Akens, Andrew Muhammad
Bruce & Sonjia Heidelberg
April 6, 2013
Tony Penn
April 2, 2013
I knew Jewel only briefly, but I considered him a friend. Looking through some old clippings, I found out that I did a show with him when I was just a teenager,when he was part of Jewel and Eddie.
Annie Frank
March 20, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 20, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cynthia
March 15, 2013
I remember singing this song as a young person. It was the kind of music that you enjoyed listening to. My heart goes out to Mr. Akens family and friends. May the God of all comfort provide comfort to all in your time of grief. 2Cor.1:4.
Tasha Adkins
March 13, 2013
So sorry for your lost. May u get comfort when you become sad.
JUNE ANDRUS
March 13, 2013
MEET HIM MANY YEARS AGO, VERY NICE PERSON, I'M HIS SISTER DOROTHY'S, NEPHEW BY MARRIAGE. BUT TO THE FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOST, AND HEAVEN GAIN
March 12, 2013
Let me tell you about the Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees. I loved that song My mom would always sing that song when I was a little girl. May God comfort your family And God bless you.
debbie barnes
March 12, 2013
Rip mr akens
verna
March 12, 2013
To the family and friends of Mr. Akens you have my deepest sympahty for your loss. May the God of comfort who comforts all in a time of need, comfort you at this time.
Brenda James
March 11, 2013
I played this song over and over and over, when I was a child. I am so saddened for the family.
David Diehl
March 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss! I alway's liked the hit he made on his own. I sang along evertime I heard it on the radio
as well at everytime the tune came into my mind.!!!
L Reeves
March 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I grew up with my mom and dad singing that song to us kids all the time. (Birds & Bees). I now sing it to my grandchildren.
Illona Burgess
March 10, 2013
I loved your Birds and the Bees song, often times referred to as "rocking robin". Rest in peace Mr. Akens.
Deborah R
March 9, 2013
May the family be comforted during this time of sorrow and grief. Psalm 147:3
Lucinda Turner
March 9, 2013
I can remember the song, it was a beautiful song. To the family he will be missed.
terriel cox
March 9, 2013
Mr Birds and the The Bees, you were an amazing Man, and raised a phenominal Granddaughter who I am blessed to have a 15 year friendship with. You will be VERY missed, God bless you
Love Terriel
jimmy rivas
March 9, 2013
Classic song from a classy man rip from jr in san antonio tx
Edward King Jr
March 9, 2013
R I P Uncle Jewel gone but not forgotten
Cynthia
March 9, 2013
May the God of all comfort and peace be with Akens family in the days ahead.Acts24:15.
Dave IV & Diana Akens
March 9, 2013
RIP Uncle Jewel. You will be missed.
Pal Bolden-King
March 9, 2013
My mom's brother.....my uncle. This man will truly be missed. But what a blessing to know that he suffers no more. To my Aunt Eddie and all my cousins, I know this is a very tough time for you. But the God I serve will be by your side in every breath you take and every step you make. He will see you through this. I will be sending up the prayers for each and everyone of you. Thank God for all the memories we all will forever keep in our hearts. God bless you all and know that I love you all! The Akens--The A-Team--Akens1Love
NANCY MCCLAIN
March 8, 2013
LOVE YOU , UNCLE JEWEL AND GOD BLESS AND KEPT YOU..!
Gertrude Mcclain
March 8, 2013
Dear, Uncle Jewel I reall going to miss you thanks for being the best Uncle in the world...R.I.P. Nancy
March 8, 2013
RIP with Jesus.
Brandy Vandrew
March 8, 2013
Jewel you will be deeply missed. My condolences to his wife Eddie Mae and family. One day I will sing with you again in heaven.
Lisa Sheridan and Pat Woertink
March 7, 2013
We will miss getting together with you and Eddie Mae each Labor Day, miss you singing Sukiyaki in English, your stories about Sam Cooke and other pop stars, but mostly, we will miss you, Jewel. RIP
Pat and Lisa xxxx
Diane Duffy-Woolfork
March 7, 2013
This songs was before my time, but I here him sing I was three years old , but that song was a great song for me and I, m 51years old and I can still sing along.And it does wonderful things for my Love LIFE NOW. GREAT MAN HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. AND I'M SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS GOD BLESSED HIM WITH A GREAT VOICE, AND WORDS
DeD'ria Varise-Jenkins
March 7, 2013
rip god be with you through all eternalnity!
Loranda Williams
March 7, 2013
R.I.P. your talent will live forever
Diane Duffy-Woolfork
March 7, 2013
This songs was before my time, but I heard him sing I was three years old , but that song was a great song for me and I, m 51years old and I can still sing along.And it does wonderful things for my Love LIFE NOW. GREAT MAN HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. AND I'M SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS GOD BLESSED HIM WITH A GREAT VOICE, AND WORDS
Diane Duffy-Woolfork
March 7, 2013
This songs was before my time, but I here him sing I was three years old , but that song was a great song for me and I, m 51years old and I can still sing along.And it does wonderful things for my Love LIFE NOW. GREAT MAN HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. AND I'M SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSE. GOD BLESSED HIM WITH A GREAT VOICE, AND WORDS
Dr. J Fay
March 7, 2013
Not the end, just the beginning.
Louis Bryant
March 7, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Jewel was quite a guy. I saw him perform and talked with him personaly on more than one occasion.
Rab
March 6, 2013
Saw Jewel in Springfield, MO in the late '70's with the Coasters, then again with 30 yrs of Rock n Roll in IA and FL. What a gentleman. Sorry to hear of this passing.
Perry Deitrick
March 6, 2013
Knew your brother Gentry. Gentry, if you read this, I am sorry for your loss. If Gentry II reads this, I am likewise sorry.
March 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. the bible brings comfort at john 17:3
LAMAR
March 6, 2013
MY JEHOVAH BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ECCESS 9:5,10 HE IS RESTING NOW AWAITING RESURRECTION DAY TOO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN.JEHOVAH WILL STRENGHTEND YOU AND PROTECT YOU.
Keith Hodge
March 6, 2013
Sorry to here about your
lost.Great man play for me
in a club alabama many times
I would ask to play his song
for 3 or 4 times night.I can
here now.
Carmen Woods
March 6, 2013
Our Creator plans was for his children live peaceful healthy long lives so know that his plans hasn't changed and are still in progress until then he has Jewel in his memories where he will always be in yours. Isa 55:11
i m
March 6, 2013
My mother loved that song. Birds and Bees RIP.
Bill Brown
March 6, 2013
We r very sorry now the lord get him
Bill Brown
March 6, 2013
He will be miss alot im very sorry 4 ur lost
Jill
March 6, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
March 6, 2013
His Voice N Songs Will Never B Forgotton
G. B.
March 6, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family, may you find comfort in knowing that Our Heavenly Father is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed in sirit he saves. {Psalm 35:18}
Mr. A
March 6, 2013
Sorry to see you go so soon, but you've done your work here on earth. May peace be with you always.
P.S. Thanks for the song "Birds and the Bees, and the power of love." Way cool man.
Chuck Adams
March 6, 2013
Hearing this sad news gave me goose bumps! I found myself singing "The Birds and the Bees" just yesterday afternoon!
Go in peace, my friend, and thank you for the music!
Jane Dowling
March 6, 2013
God bless you, and thank you for your gift of music. Rest in peace ~
March 6, 2013
Another great loss to the world. May the God of Comfort grant this family
peace during this time of sorrow.(2Co.1:2-4)B.Meill
Tyler
March 6, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Akens family. May you find comfort in Psalms 46:"God is for us a refuge and strength"
March 6, 2013
GREAT SONG GREAT VOICE R I P
Cynthia Brown
March 6, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember my Dad singing this song when I was growing up. Mr. Akens can now sing with the Heavenly Choir. RIP.
March 6, 2013
RIP......
Loranda Williams
March 6, 2013
R.I.P.
Anna hendon
March 6, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Bankston
March 6, 2013
Mr.Akens will be missed by his many fans.May the future hope of an end to sickness and death be a comfort to you- Revelaton 21:3, 4.
darnell little
March 6, 2013
very good song i still sing it today
Cheryl Bean
March 6, 2013
Great song! Prayers for his many friends, family and fans!
Pam Allen
March 6, 2013
I was so happy JEWEL decided to do this song solo after the group rejected it.....a GREAT hit and I use to love to sing along with it even as a young girl.....Not yet a teenager....Still love the song to the day..... God Bless you Jewel Akens (R.I.P.) and Heartfelt Sympathy to the Akens family...... God Bless You All.
Sheila Smith
March 6, 2013
Thank you for sharing your music. Godspeed Jewel.
March 5, 2013
My mama is the only person I've ever heard sing The "Birds & The Bees". She sang it to us kids and I loved it. The song is etched in my mind forever. RIP!
Ivy
March 5, 2013
God Bless You,Sweet Soul.
Garland Perkins
March 5, 2013
Great songs are always simple. I can still remember that song in my heart. God Bless!
Marty Trantham
March 5, 2013
Another "piece" of my childhood gone. Birds and bees.... one of my favorite songs then and now. Rest in peace.
n r
March 5, 2013
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear Mr. Jewel Akens. I know you will truly miss him very much!
Losing someone that is so dear to your heart can truly be very painful.
Please rest assured that you are not alone in the grief. Please know that we are all coping with the loss of a loved one and we would all like the comfort of others to help us through such a trying ordeal.
Please take one day at a time and reminisce over the wonderful memories you were able to share with such a special person. ~Proverbs 18:24
March 5, 2013
Great song great man
Larry p
March 5, 2013
so sorry for your loss love his song now he will be singing in an angel band
March 5, 2013
Mr. Akens music meant a lot to all of us teens growing up in Charlotte, N.C., during the mid sixes. We mourn his passing with respect.
Norris Settlemyre, New York City
March 5, 2013
My condolences to your family during this time of grief. I liked that song.
PM
March 5, 2013
We are so appreciative of the gift that you left for us. It will live on in our memories. An indelible mark has been left in history. We are saddened for the family though. Please be assured that Jewel is resting and will soon be resurrected to a beautiful paradise earth.
nancy F.
March 5, 2013
I have loved that song since it first came out! RIP Mr. Akens. You left us all with a beautiful, fun gift!
March 5, 2013
Great song First heard it after leaving USMC bootcamp atParris Is. enroute to Camp Geiger (ITR) Paul Marcoux Truely sorry for your loss
Scott Chamberland
March 5, 2013
Rest in Peace
Dave Rogachefsky
March 5, 2013
Birds and Bees was one the first 45's I ever purchased; I still treasure it and the memory. Thank you Jewel, and may your family be comforted by knowing the joy you brought to so many boomers!
Harry Simpson
March 5, 2013
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
JAMES SUBLETT
March 5, 2013
R.I.P. JEWEL AKENS
March 5, 2013
Sorry to hear of the death of your loved one. Phillipians 4:7
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