'Hooked On a Feeling' Singer B.J. Thomas Dead at 78

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The 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' singer has passed away after a bout with lung cancer.

BJT is perhaps best known for singing the classic"Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" -- which was featured in"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" -- winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song and nominated for a Grammy in 1970 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Even before that, he had hit the charts with major success with his love song for the ages ... performing"Hooked on a Feeling," which garnered him mainstream success and going on to sell over a million records. He's also remembered for a famous cover of"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." 'Hooked' went on to be covered over and over again as the years went on -- and it became a staple for Valentine's Day ... serving as the song stuffed animals would sing when you pressed a button. The banddid the most famous cover -- and the tune was even featured on"Guardians of the Galaxy" ... included in Star-Lord's throwback playlist.

Thomas went on to have more success with songs like"Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,""Rock and Roll Lullaby,""I Just Can't Help Believing,""Don't Worry Baby,""Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love" ... as well as several gospel albums such as"Home Where I Belong."

 

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RIP.

Awwwh R.I.P

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Based on the headline it wasn’t rona but that’s a classic !

He was famous when I was a kid. He released some good music. RIP

That's Star-Lord song

JacksonDefender OMG, I can't believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I literally grew up on his music. My mom was such a huge fan of his.

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Sorry to hear this. God is now complaining that he can’t get Ooga Chaka Ooga Chaka out of his head.

My firstborn's favorite song when she was a toddler🥺 RIP✨

🌺🙏🏼🌺 Peaceful journey BJT 🎼🎙🎼 'Nothings worrying you now....' 'Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head' a classic...

Finally!!!! He deserved it sooner

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