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R. I. P. B. J. Thomas
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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
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS4srDHnxqA
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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)
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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.
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