Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas died on Saturday at his home in Arlington, Texas, from complications due to stage four lung cancer. He was 78.
Thomas’s death was announced via his official Facebook page. “It is with profound sadness we confirm the passing of BJ Thomas,” read the post. Among his hits was the 1966 cover of Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” — which became Thomas’s first million-selling single — and “ Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” as well as “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” which won the Academy Award for best original song.
During his career, of which he was particularly active in the 1960s and ’70s, Thomas won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. He sold over 70 million albums worldwide, with eight number one hits and numerous top ten singles on the country, pop and christian music charts.
There were so many fantastic songs released in 1969, it's hard to keep track...just as it's hard to keep track of how many stupid, lousy songs there are today...
Loved Raindrops from one of my very favorite movies ever!
RIP 🙏🏽
Saw him live a few years ago. Loved hearing “Raindrops” in person. RIP
Will be truly missed 😢
I'm so sorry to hear the news about B. J. Thomas's passing! What a voice! He will definitely be missed. RIP
but there's one thing I know The blues they send to meet me Won't defeat me, it won't be long Till happiness steps up to greet me
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REST IN PEACE, BJthomas 1. Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling via YouTube
Sending condolences to the family. Such a sad loss!
AND he did the Growing Pains theme song
What he sang of important?
R. I. P. You brought us much Joy with your music. Blessings to your family.
For my money, he was one of the best.