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Randy Sparks

Jul 29, 1933 – Feb 11, 2024 (Age 90)

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BORN
July 29, 1933
DIED
February 11, 2024
AGE
90

Obituary

Randy Sparks was a singer-songwriter who founded the New Christy Minstrels, a group that was part of the 1960s folk revival, and whose Grammy Award-winning debut was on the charts for two years.

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It was shocking for me to hear of your passing as this morning I remembered one of your songs, Today. It was one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard till now. Do rest in peace.

As a cousin, I met Randy three times. Once at an Arrington reunion in Twin Falls, Idaho at the Harrison St Church pavilion. He sang a few numbers with his female singer. All enjoyed. Then once, at my home, when celebrating my grandfather´s 99th birthday. Randy & his mother [Pearl], both came to visit. Lastly, The Christy Minstrels gave a wonderful concert in Burley, Idaho. Afterward, he spent an hour or so visiting and laughing with his first cousins: Velma, Valene, Janell and others. ...

You song TODAY has helped a broken heart Thank You from a widower

I was able to work for Randy in linden, ca. My best memories of Randy are to many to list so I will sum it up by saying he was a fantastic individual and very talented. He will be missed.

Randy & his band filling the Lockford fire house station with joy & laughter as only they can with songs, variety of instruments, uniting all in attendance. I Never wanted it to end.... So we pass Randy´s music on to the next generation and as they sing along with Randy Sparks we hear the joy and laughter uniting all who are listening. Yes, Randy, our kids love you too.

My father, Orville Larry Creech, singing his song...This Land Is Your Land. My father named my youngest brother (Randy Creech) after him.

I remember him from my childhood we recorded him singing om the radio on a Packard bell combination radio, record player that would cut a record. He sang Trees. When my parents took us to visit once he was in his navy uniform. His mother, Pearl was the head librarian at the new Oaklad, CA. Temple and we met for genealogy work a few times and she was able to copy quite a few papers for my family. Randy, Lloyd, sang at my dad's funeral and sang "Today" at the grave site. That was so good of...

Our East Pasco County Florida Ukulele group will do a Randy Sparks tribute in up-coming Dade City and Wesley Chapel New River Library jams.

So many great memories of Randy and his wife Diane at Adams and Company in Mokelumne Hill, CA. The best time in my life was 2002-2008. Just knowing he was out there gave me a since of peace. My go to song to relax is "Today" as it was for many.