B.J. Thomas (1942-2021) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-30-2021, 02:33 AM

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/29/enter...ath/index.html

(CNN)B.J. Thomas, whose smooth voice made him a country and pop crossover success, died Saturday of complications from lung cancer, his publicist said. He was 78.

Thomas first came to prominence with a cover of the Hank Williams standard "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," spending 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Two years later, he broke into the Top 5 with "Hooked on a Feeling," a song written by his childhood friend, Mark James.
A movie soundtrack propelled Thomas to superstardom in 1970. He was chosen to perform the Burt Bacharach and Hal David number "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" for the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," punctuating a memorable scene in which Paul Newman and Katharine Ross ride a bicycle together. It was Thomas' first No. 1 hit.

Despite continued chart success, Thomas fell into a spiral of substance abuse, which he ended after becoming a born-again Christian in 1976. That life change also prompted a transition into gospel music, and he won a Dove Award for his album "Home Where I Belong." All five of his Grammy wins were for religious-themed songs.
Thomas had multiple hits on the country charts in the 1980s and is also remembered for singing the theme from the sitcom "Growing Pains" (with Jennifer Warnes), which debuted in 1985.
"This is devastating news," tweeted Joe Bonsall of the country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys. "I so loved and respected this man."
Thomas announced in March that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The Oklahoma native died at his home in Arlington, Texas, his publicist said in a statement.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria, and three daughters.

80sTrivia · 05-30-2021, 06:17 AM

So sad to hear of his passing...

JO Sweet Heart · 05-30-2021, 07:03 AM

I love to hear him sing this song.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. Oh and lets not forget the Growing Pains TV show song.

RetroGuy2000 · 05-30-2021, 09:58 AM

So sad!

Bonniegirl · 05-30-2021, 03:22 PM

Very sad!

I liked him ! Loved " Raindrops keep falling on my head" ! May he rest in peace!

Dude111 · 05-30-2021, 03:36 PM

Very sad......

OH Nuts! · 05-30-2021, 04:24 PM

So sorry to hear of his passing. I’ve always enjoyed his music and been touched by his deep religious faith. Amongst other things, he’s left us a lot of beautiful music to remember him by. May he R.I.P.

Edward216 · 05-31-2021, 12:07 AM

Wow that's sad news. I always liked B.J. Thomas and he was a man who tried to live out his faith in his life. I also loved his song (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.

Ed.

Bonniegirl · 05-31-2021, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward216

Wow that's sad news. I always liked B.J. Thomas and he was a man who tried to live out his faith in his life. I also loved his song (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.

Ed.

Yes! That was a beautiful song!

Bonniegirl · 05-31-2021, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JO Sweet Heart

I love to hear him sing this song.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. Oh and lets not forget the Growing Pains TV show song.

Beautiful songs!!!

Hawkee · 05-31-2021, 03:31 AM

I knew of Hooked On A Feeling because it was one of Star Lord's songs featured in Guardians Of The Galaxy and Blue Swede covered it and I actually perfer that version over B.J. Thomas's version because it's fun. I do remember Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head because I had heard the Kidz Bop version of it and I think it is a wonderful song. I wonder if Marvel will show the clip of Guardians Of The Galaxy where Star Lord dances to Hooked On A Feeling to honor B.J. Thomas. Of course I remember hearing As Long As We Got Each Other with B.J. solo and with Jennifer Warnes from Growing Pains and I wonder what version came first the solo version or the duet version?
Bestie

biffbronson · 06-01-2021, 08:19 AM

I've played his greatest hits CD in my car many times. Really liked his music.

OH Nuts! · 06-01-2021, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I've played his greatest hits CD in my car many times. Really liked his music.

Ditto. Love his stuff too.

AB · 06-01-2021, 02:34 PM

Always enjoyed his music, especially Mighty Clouds of Joy. May he rest in peace.

Hawkee · 06-02-2021, 02:32 AM

Did you know that B.J. Thomas did a cover of Tom Jones's It's Not Unusual? I heard it yesterday and his version is fun than Tom Jones's version. B.J. also sang Hey Girl and his version is a lot like Billy Joel's version
Bestie

05-30-2021, 02:33 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	B.J. Thomas (1942-2021) https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/29/enter...ath/index.html (CNN)B.J. Thomas, whose smooth voice made him a country and pop crossover success, died Saturday of complications from lung cancer, his publicist said. He was 78. Thomas first came to prominence with a cover of the Hank Williams standard "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," spending 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Two years later, he broke into the Top 5 with "Hooked on a Feeling," a song written by his childhood friend, Mark James. A movie soundtrack propelled Thomas to superstardom in 1970. He was chosen to perform the Burt Bacharach and Hal David number "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" for the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," punctuating a memorable scene in which Paul Newman and Katharine Ross ride a bicycle together. It was Thomas' first No. 1 hit. Despite continued chart success, Thomas fell into a spiral of substance abuse, which he ended after becoming a born-again Christian in 1976. That life change also prompted a transition into gospel music, and he won a Dove Award for his album "Home Where I Belong." All five of his Grammy wins were for religious-themed songs. Thomas had multiple hits on the country charts in the 1980s and is also remembered for singing the theme from the sitcom "Growing Pains" (with Jennifer Warnes), which debuted in 1985. "This is devastating news," tweeted Joe Bonsall of the country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys. "I so loved and respected this man." Thomas announced in March that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The Oklahoma native died at his home in Arlington, Texas, his publicist said in a statement. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria, and three daughters.

05-30-2021, 06:17 AM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	So sad to hear of his passing...
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05-30-2021, 07:03 AM	#3
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,845	I love to hear him sing this song. God bless you and his family always!!! Holly P.S. Oh and lets not forget the Growing Pains TV show song.
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05-30-2021, 09:58 AM	#4
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05-31-2021, 03:31 AM	#11
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,767	I knew of Hooked On A Feeling because it was one of Star Lord's songs featured in Guardians Of The Galaxy and Blue Swede covered it and I actually perfer that version over B.J. Thomas's version because it's fun. I do remember Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head because I had heard the Kidz Bop version of it and I think it is a wonderful song. I wonder if Marvel will show the clip of Guardians Of The Galaxy where Star Lord dances to Hooked On A Feeling to honor B.J. Thomas. Of course I remember hearing As Long As We Got Each Other with B.J. solo and with Jennifer Warnes from Growing Pains and I wonder what version came first the solo version or the duet version? Bestie
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05-30-2021, 03:22 PM	#5
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,573	Very sad! I liked him ! Loved " Raindrops keep falling on my head" ! May he rest in peace!

05-30-2021, 03:36 PM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,843	Very sad......

05-30-2021, 04:24 PM	#7
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	So sorry to hear of his passing. I’ve always enjoyed his music and been touched by his deep religious faith. Amongst other things, he’s left us a lot of beautiful music to remember him by. May he R.I.P.

05-31-2021, 12:07 AM	#8
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,630	Wow that's sad news. I always liked B.J. Thomas and he was a man who tried to live out his faith in his life. I also loved his song (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song. Ed.

06-01-2021, 08:19 AM	#12
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,373	I've played his greatest hits CD in my car many times. Really liked his music.

06-01-2021, 02:34 PM	#14
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Always enjoyed his music, especially Mighty Clouds of Joy. May he rest in peace.

06-02-2021, 02:32 AM	#15
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,767	Did you know that B.J. Thomas did a cover of Tom Jones's It's Not Unusual? I heard it yesterday and his version is fun than Tom Jones's version. B.J. also sang Hey Girl and his version is a lot like Billy Joel's version Bestie