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Title: R. I. P. B. J. Thomas Post by: Rocker on May 30, 2021, 02:36:01 AM B.J. Thomas, Grammy-Winning Singer of ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,’ Dies at 78
https://variety.com/2021/music/news/b-j-thomas-dead-dies-grammy-winning-singer-1234984694/ Among others, B. J. cut his own version of "Don't worry Baby" with a couple of changed lyrics. Here's a beautiful (and I mean beautiful) live performance. Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS4srDHnxqA Title: Re: R. I. P. B. J. Thomas Post by: Rob Dean on May 30, 2021, 08:47:19 AM Yep Sad News - The big hit of course being that great earworm song 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head'
I've watched that clip a few times over the last couple of years, and yes super version - Rather great vibes from just 2 people (some great guitar playing) I've got his single of DWB in my collection (being a damn completeist) Title: Re: R. I. P. B. J. Thomas Post by: Lonely Summer on June 09, 2021, 12:54:22 PM I kept hearing that he had laryngytis when he recorded Raindrops, which sounded like an urban myth to me, until I looked up the movie version a few days ago. Yep, you can hear it there; he still sounded great, but they obviously re-recorded the song for the record.
I always think of B.J. as a white soul singer; there was soul in his voice, and he could sing nearly any type of song. RIP B.J, you were one of the greats. |