D. L. McCall, was a pastor at the Seven Star Missionary Baptist Church in Delhi,[2] and Toussaint was one of twelve children.

After graduating high school, McCall attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The film took place in 1962 Baltimore, but his hit was originally recorded and released in 1967, making his appearance in the movie anachronistic.

In May 2005, McCall was interviewed on the American Routes radio show, where he talked about the writing of "Nothing Takes the Place of You.

[8] Shovels & Rope covered “Nothing Takes the Place of You” on their 2015 album Busted Jukebox, Vol.