REVIEWS
"God Bless Baseball is wonderful. It really expresses an emotional tie to baseball and Topps, which is at the heart of the brand. I thought it was great, great, great!!!! You are talented."
— M. Eisner, Retired Walt Disney CEO
“These songs on your Re-Imagined album stand up to anything currently on the radio. The variety of styles, moods and musical genres are mind-blowing. Bravo, hoss!"
— G. McCoy, Syndicated Cartoonist, Writer, Director
“Phil has such an incredible gift and talent for words. He is an incredible lyricist. He is humble and kind and it was a pleasure and honor to work with him.”
— M. Chadburn, Singer/Songwriter
"When We Played is a GREAT tune! Totally relate-able. "
— Smash, St. Louis Legendary DJ.
"Wow, Phil. This new album, Re-Imagined, blew me away. Always liked your music but this is another level!"
— K. Schloeman
"Your song, When We Played is such a GREAT JAM! Very Proud of you man! "
— T.Terbrock, DJ, KSHE
"Damn Phil is a there anything you don’t remember when you write your songs? Thanks for the journey back in time. As always you hit it out of the park!"
— S. Depping
"Phil is a modern-day bard...his ability to write so many tunes that touch on so many subjects and apply them to so many different genres is truly amazing!"
— T. Vale
"Hey Phil, there is not a single song on your new album Re-Imagined that I did not love! Every single song should be a hit on the radio!"
— T. Walters
If Harry Chapin and Neal Diamond could be cloned into one person, that would be you. Would like to see your birth certificate and ACTUAL hospital records to prove you are who you say!
— M. Buck
" I Love 5 AM! So freaking relatable. I keep playing it over and over! It's an inspiration to not only runners but a reminder to us all that we are not getting any younger! Brings a little tear to my eye every time I hear it!"
— C. Assorti
"You are talented brother!!! (Technically insane (kidding), but extremely talented!!!)"
— M. Beyer, CEO of Fast Eddies Billiards & Sportsbars
" Such a raw, emotional song. I absolutely love 15 Dollars! Thank you so much for shedding light on this subject."
— T. Mueller
"Such a POWERFUL tribute to all of our veterans. You have made a fan out of me!"
— M. Demonge
"15 Dollars is tragically beautiful. Such a sad time that our heroes had to endure and continue to. Thank you, Phil for creating yet another heartbreaking anthem, I can't stop listening to it!"
— B. Carrella
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— John Doe
"The Sad Dog Cafe really hits home with this old guy from the great North. So glad I stumbled onto you on Spotify. Such an incredible songwriter. Your songs should be playing everywhere!"
— Charles T.
"Phillip McClary this is the one. Another High School Football Game brought tears to my eyes. Should be in a Hollywood football movie. I am thinking Kenny Chesney might want to meet you."
— L. Trapp
"I loved listening to Another High School Football Game! You have a gift with words, and your musical talents amaze me!"
— S. Henke
"Great job, Phil! Another High School Football Game is very poignant and put a big lump in my throat. Great memories."
— L. Betz
"Love this. Another Highschool Football Game made me tear up remembering all those games everyone could not wait to get to on Friday!"
— C. Tharp
"Loved Another High School Football Game! Those high notes & the nostalgia were just f'n killer!"
— C. Barrenkamp
"Wow. Another High School Football Game is a great song! You sounded great. I never had the honor to play football, but was at every game during my tenure at West. I could picture it all!"
— K. Schloemann
"Phillip McClary Another High School Football Game gives me chills to hear all those names and memories of that time in my life. This is so good!"
— R. Hensel
"You're one hell of a story teller! Love your raspy yet smooth voice! I forgot how good you are! Ain't Got You is Brilliant! Sounds to me like a song that could and should be on the radio."
— K. Shiller
"Wow, I can't say enough about how great Another High School Football Game was. Keep them coming my friend!"
— D. Ital
RE-IMAGINED
Phil McClary’s new album Re-Imagined - The Songs of Phillip McClary is a bold reworking of his iconic catalog, blending his rich, soulful melodies with cutting-edge production. In an era where technology and artistry collide, Phil’s dream of crafting an album of this caliber has finally been realized—thanks to the power of advanced software. For years, Phil envisioned creating an album with the biggest names in the music business, but without the industry connections, that dream seemed just out of reach. “I always dreamed of making an album that could stand alongside the best of the best,” says Phil. “But without the right doors opening for me, it felt impossible. Now, with new technology, I’ve been able to create something I’m truly proud of—something that brings my vision to life in a way I could never have imagined before.” Re-Imagined marks the culmination of years of passion, perseverance, and innovation, proving that with the right tools, no dream is too big. Available now on Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iTunes and at Apple Music
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Phillip McClary: Just Another Songwriter Trying to Figure It Out"
My name's Phillip McClary, and I guess you could say I’m a storyteller. A dreamer. A musician, too. My life ain't been the kind of story you read in books—it's been a mix of highs and lows, and a whole lotta in-betweens. All I've ever had to get by are a guitar, a twisted sense of humor, and a voice that somehow finds its way through. If you listen close, you'll hear the cracks in it, but you’ll also hear the heart—that's the part that’s been carrying me all these years.
When I write songs, it's never been about the music for me. It's always been about sharing something real. The kind of truth you can’t hide behind pretty chords or polished lyrics. I’ve written about love, loss, and the struggle to find yourself when it feels like the world’s pulling you in every direction. Every song is a reflection of what I’ve been through, of the demons I’ve had to face, and the lessons learned along the way.
In February of 2021, things took a turn I wasn’t expecting. I was in a car accident—head-on collision. It was bad, real bad. I spent months recovering, and to be honest, there were times I wasn’t sure I was gonna make it. But when you come that close to losing it all, you start seeing things differently. You start appreciating the little things, the people who care, the time you got left. That crash, painful as it was, gave me something more—something deeper. It inspired Re-Imagined, an album that takes some of my older songs and breathes new life into ‘em. It’s not just the music that’s changed—it’s the way I see the world now.
I also put out a couple of singles with the album. The Sad Dog Cafe is one of ‘em. It's about loneliness, but it's also about the quiet ways we deal with it, even when no one’s looking. Then there's The Shirt—a song about loss, vulnerability, and the connections we make that stick with us long after the moment’s passed.
Through it all, my music is just my way of making sense of things. Of surviving. And if it touches someone, even just one person, then that’s more than enough for me. Life’s messy, but I’ve found that music has a way of holding it all together.
