Dan McCafferty was forced to retire in September 2013 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a chronic condition that severely restricts the afflicted’s ability to breathe. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, “it has gotten worse lately, and after trying to play a festival in Switzerland last weekend, Dan found it impossible to continue after performing only three songs. In the dressing room afterwards, he told the band that he couldn’t go on any longer.”
McCafferty may try to record in the studio since he can sing in 10-minute bursts.
The original and longtime vocalist for Nazareth, Dan McCafferty, died Nov. 8, 2022 at the age of 76.
Nazareth was a prolific classic rock act, at their peak in the 70's and early 80's. They released 23 albums, and McCafferty was a part of every one of them. Their 1974 cover of "Love Hurts" was their biggest song. McCafferty left the band in and released a solo album in 2019.
His former bandmate and bassist for Nazareth, Pete Agnew, memorialized him on social media. "Dan died at 12:40 today (Nov. 8). This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make. Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived. Too upset to say anything more at this time. - Pete."
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the Southern peak of Europe crossed the Atlantic ocean along the west
coast of Africa and cast anchor for the first time at the "Cape of Good
Hope"...calmness under a starry sky.
In "The Departure," Dan McCafferty tells the story about a group of people who set out on a voyage from Lisbon, Portugal. From the moment they leave the harbor, the journey is full of excitement and adventure as they navigate through different places, including the Southern peak of Europe, Atlantic ocean, and the west coast of Africa. The first milestone they reached was the Cape of Good Hope, where they cast anchor for the first time. The journey seems to be arduous, but the crew remains calm and motivated to explore new territories, as reflected in the peaceful atmosphere under a starry sky. The lyrics are an allegory for life as a journey, where people move forward with hope, motivation, and a sense of adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
They had left the harbour of Lisbon in the early evening sailed around
Embarking from Lisbon in the early evening, they set sail and circled the harbor
the Southern peak of Europe crossed the Atlantic ocean along the west
Then they crossed the Atlantic Ocean, starting at the Southern peak of Europe and sailing towards the West
coast of Africa and cast anchor for the first time at the "Cape of Good
Their voyage led them to Africa's coastline, and finally they dropped anchor at the Cape of Good Hope for the very first time
Hope"...calmness under a starry sky.
The ship had reached its destination, causing a peaceful and serene atmosphere under the bright starry sky above.
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@wandadiniz6686
Amo as músicas do Dan, são maravilhosas 💕😍, vai fazer muita falta , estará sempre em meu coração ❤️❤️❤️
@mariahelenasalazar1926
OH DEUS CUIDA DO MEU AMOR!
@mariahelenasalazar1926
09/01/23 OH MEU DEUS! NÃO TENHO PALAVRA, AMOR MAIOR JÁ DISSE TUDO! MEU DEUS É LINDO DEMAIS, ESSA VOZ, ESSA LINDÍSSIMA MUSICA, DEUS DO CÉU ESTOU EM PRANTOS.
@edmilsonjunioroliveira706
Será quase impossível aparecer outro com esta voz maravilhosa, descanse em paz eterno Dan !
@ChristianoNaza
É uma voz única ! obrigado pelo comentário !
@mariahelenasalazar1926
É impossível, meu Deus é linda, muito linda! 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔❣️❣️😢💖♥️💕💓🌹🌻🙌🙏💗🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹🌹🌻
@amormaior2669
DAN PRÍNCIPE INESQUECÍVEL MAGNÍFICO ENVOLVENTE A VOZ MAIS LINDA DO MUNDO NAZARETH PRA SEMPRE EM MEU CORAÇÃO BANDA DE ALTÍSSIMO NÍVEL QUE MÚSICOS SÃO ESSES MEU DEUS É DEMAIS POUQUÍSSIMOS CONSEGUIRAM CHEGAR PERTO DAN MCCARFETTY UM HOMEM ESPECIAL TEU BRILHO INVADIU MEU SER COMO ERAS ESPECIAL SAÚDE E SUCESSO PRO CANAL DEUS ABENÇOE MUITO🙏🤝
@mariahelenasalazar1926
O QUANTO A GENTE PODE SUPORTAR TANTA DOR??
@mariahelenasalazar1926
04/12/23. A VONTADE DE DEUS SE CUMPRIU! ***S2***
@mariahelenasalazar1926
21/12/23. TEM CERTAS COISAS NA VIDA QUE A GENTE NÃO CONSEGUE APAGAR DA MEMÓRIA! ***S2***