BJ Thomas On Addiction | Good Night America (May 1st, 1974)

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  • BJ Thomas is invited on the show to talk about how he overcame drug addiction, and how he almost didn't make it out of the 60's. He talks about how he revitalized his career and took control of his life.
    Good Night America: Season 1; #3
    Episode; Hard Rockers, Hard Drugs
    Air Date: May 1st, 1974
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 264

  • @JulieR73
    @JulieR73 3 роки тому +164

    He’s a family friend of ours and just the nicest guy! His wife Gloria is such a sweetheart!

    • @Blkojo
      @Blkojo 3 роки тому +16

      About twelve hours after you posted this he passed away. 😥

    • @davidjames666
      @davidjames666 3 роки тому +7

      RIP

    • @gloriacargill3164
      @gloriacargill3164 3 роки тому +8

      He sure will b missed..loved ALL HIS MUSIC...so sad very sad!!!

    • @joangentile2731
      @joangentile2731 3 роки тому +5

      He will be missed. Very, very sad indeed. 😥

    • @joycheek6756
      @joycheek6756 3 роки тому +6

      There will never be another BJ. So down to earth and humble. RIP and prayers to his entire family

  • @MONIKKA5389
    @MONIKKA5389 3 роки тому +93

    Omg his eyes are so beautiful

  • @brianf9615
    @brianf9615 3 роки тому +33

    I'm impressed by his frankness.

  • @Charliegirl2
    @Charliegirl2 3 роки тому +133

    Wasn't he just gorgeous.

    • @rebekahyarborough6082
      @rebekahyarborough6082 3 роки тому +8

      Oh Billy was just wonderful. About a week ago. I posted about his Rock n Roll Lubaby. I did not know he was sick😢 and now here I sit listening to the great B.J.Thomas. Thank you Lord🙏🙏🙏

    • @steffigavin9152
      @steffigavin9152 3 роки тому +3

      Yes

    • @joangentile2731
      @joangentile2731 3 роки тому +10

      Absolutely!! He was so good looking!! Wow!! I loved him in the 70's. He had a beautiful voice!! However, I never knew anything about his life or drug addiction. I think it's so sad that he died within two months of being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He didn't have a chance in hell of surviving this horrible cancer. I hope and pray the scientists and researchers would find a cure for cancer. It would help so many people live a long and happy life. My condolences for his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his family and friends. May he rest in peace. 💖😥

    • @michelenunez4629
      @michelenunez4629 3 роки тому +7

      Very Handsome

    • @Badfingerbabe777
      @Badfingerbabe777 3 роки тому +7

      Gorgeous! I got to met him a few times and he was so friendly and kind to all the fans took pics and chatted with us, super nice guy. I did not know he was sick either. I will miss him. He sang at Elvis's funeral, Elvis loved him. God Bless him.

  • @MyleneVF
    @MyleneVF 3 роки тому +40

    Beautiful eyes. Talented man. May he Rest in Peace.🙏🏼

  • @denisefordyce5777
    @denisefordyce5777 3 роки тому +21

    He was definitely a gorgeous man!

  • @cretan982
    @cretan982 3 роки тому +21

    Beautiful guy and singer.

  • @shirleys765
    @shirleys765 3 роки тому +33

    Rest in peace B.J. One of the best.

  • @Gem0674
    @Gem0674 3 роки тому +29

    He’s gorgeous & that awesome voice we all love him! ❤️

  • @deborahcade145
    @deborahcade145 3 роки тому +48

    He was drop dead gorgeous with the voice of an angel!!! RIP Billy Joe!😢

    • @joangentile2731
      @joangentile2731 3 роки тому +7

      So true! He had beautiful blue eyes. So sad that we will never see those beautiful blue eyes again. I was so heartbroken when I found out that he had passed away from stage 4 lung cancer. He didn't have a chance of surviving that horrible cancer. I loved his voice! He was one of my favorite singers in the 70's. There will never be another BJ Thomas. May he rest in peace. ;(

    • @anjelica6497
      @anjelica6497 3 роки тому +4

      Not only dead drop gorgeous with a fantastic voice but a nice human being, just so nice and down to earth. I will listen to my fav of his song " rain drops..." till the day I die! Love his voice.

    • @wendystewart1867
      @wendystewart1867 2 роки тому +1

      Gorgeous man absolutely

  • @EmailBibleStudies
    @EmailBibleStudies 3 роки тому +74

    Just found out that he passed today (5/29/2021) of cancer. Such a horrible disease! I grew up with his songs! My condolences and prayers go out to his loved ones! I know after a struggle with drug addiction, he became a man of faith in his later years. The most important thing while living on this side of heaven is to surrender to and serve the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He only can bring forgiveness of past sins and eternal hope after we leave this earth!

    • @starcrib
      @starcrib 3 роки тому

      All the bible thumpers Poisoning Everything. 🌐

    • @truthinchrist3001
      @truthinchrist3001 2 роки тому +2

      @@starcrib No moral equivalence compared to Degenerate Hateful Sodos and Baby Murderer's. There is no such thing as a Bible Thumber!

    • @pdeglas38
      @pdeglas38 2 роки тому

      So sad

    • @JulieR73
      @JulieR73 2 роки тому +1

      Sadly his wife found out just about 5 days before he died that she too has cancer. She’s had surgery and radiation and is doing well.

  • @calvada1
    @calvada1 3 роки тому +122

    He’s now with his Lord and Savior. May 29 2021.
    So sad to hear of his passing.

    • @TheDarkDresser
      @TheDarkDresser 3 роки тому +2

      He's in God's memory and waiting for the resurrection.
      Acts 24:15
      “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
      Revelation 21:4
      “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
      Psalms 37:29
      “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.”
      Matthew 5:5
      “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

    • @bburnsga
      @bburnsga 3 роки тому +2

      You're right! Absent with the body, present with the Lord. He was a good & talented man.

    • @maureensawatzki7917
      @maureensawatzki7917 3 роки тому +2

      RIH BJ Thomas

    • @marioallen6380
      @marioallen6380 3 роки тому

      WOW he's one of my favorite artist.

    • @margovallen
      @margovallen 3 роки тому

      @@TheDarkDresser His soul is currently with Jesus Christ.

  • @h.a.s.42
    @h.a.s.42 3 роки тому +27

    R.I.P. Raindrops is one of the most beautiful songs ever.

  • @thomasmarthinussen8978
    @thomasmarthinussen8978 3 роки тому +30

    Less than a year after this interview, BJ Thomas would score one of his biggest ever single hits, Hey Wont You Play Me Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong song. A gorgeous looking man and a devoted Christian.

  • @LookUpRedemption
    @LookUpRedemption 3 роки тому +40

    Excellent vocalist and performer, love BJ Thomas since way back. Great music and gifted voice.

  • @lovingatlanta
    @lovingatlanta 3 роки тому +22

    😭RIP sweet man, RIP. My mom used to play his music when I was a kid. His music brings me such good memories of my childhood.💝

  • @jndrummer5131
    @jndrummer5131 3 роки тому +17

    BJ Thomas was awesome! Most under rated singer in music history! RIP to BJ the singing legend

  • @melvern946
    @melvern946 3 роки тому +12

    Possibly the most beautiful man and voice on te planet. Seems like a great guy.

  • @Tressala
    @Tressala 3 роки тому +26

    He is so so handsome

    • @matthewhenderson5900
      @matthewhenderson5900 3 роки тому +4

      As a heterosexual guy, I agree.
      Aside from his drug abuse, did he smoke 🚬🚬. Since, he passed away from lung cancer.

    • @TheDarkDresser
      @TheDarkDresser 3 роки тому +1

      @NORTHWOODSPREPPER1
      Maybe because so many make unfair assumptions and assume that a man who admits the obvious, that a man is handsome, is considered a homosexual.

    • @TheDarkDresser
      @TheDarkDresser 3 роки тому

      @NORTHWOODSPREPPER1
      Only when it matters.

    • @matthewhenderson5900
      @matthewhenderson5900 3 роки тому +1

      @NORTHWOODSPREPPER1, You must be new to life if you’re going to ask such a nonsensical question!!

    • @matthewhenderson5900
      @matthewhenderson5900 3 роки тому

      @@TheDarkDresser, EXACTLY!!

  • @loricasey363
    @loricasey363 3 роки тому +28

    You are one of my all time favorite singers. So handsome, wonderful songs and great hits. Sending many blessings to your loving wife Gloria for sticking with you through the rough times. Praise our lord for steering you down the right path. You both are truly blessed as are we, your fans for having you and your music in our lives.
    Sending you many prayers as you move through your next journey. May Gods healing hands touch you and bring you comfort, strength and recovery. Love & hugs.

  • @alanstrom2221
    @alanstrom2221 3 роки тому +10

    Vale B.J. Thomas
    One of the best male singers of our time.
    R.I.P. mate.
    Thanks for the great songs

  • @krdaniel01
    @krdaniel01 3 роки тому +12

    Met him in the mid 90's at a show in Tennessee. Very genuine person, and a great voice. He is definitely missed.

  • @snitzel1955skrm
    @snitzel1955skrm 3 роки тому +24

    Seen him in person at a theatre in my town back in the mid 90's during an afternoon concert, where there were only maybe 40 people there. He walked out and you could see a shock and disappointment in his face but by the end of the concert he said felt really loved and was glad he came to do sing for us. What a great guy. May he rest in peace on his cloud of joy.

  • @nancyward4212
    @nancyward4212 3 роки тому +13

    R.I.P. B.J. and thank you for your beautiful songs that are still so loved

  • @au131951
    @au131951 3 роки тому +9

    One day we went into a Home Depot for a toilet plunger. Neither my husband nor I wanted to walk out with the thing. We had a 2 year old son who happily carried it over his head like an umbrella singing "Raindrops keep fallin' on my head..." we didn't even know he knew the song.

  • @howbigisyourlove
    @howbigisyourlove 11 місяців тому +1

    BJ Thomas .. was not only absolutely mesmerizingly beautiful but had an amazing voice .. fun to see Geraldo as a kid :)

  • @joangentile2731
    @joangentile2731 3 роки тому +16

    I loved BJ Thomas! He had a beautiful voice!! I loved all of his songs. It's so sad that he died in two months of being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. My condolences to his wife, his children, his grandchildren and the rest of his family. May he rest in peace. 💖😥

  • @patrickfranco7745
    @patrickfranco7745 Рік тому +1

    BJ u make me feel proud I was raised in Houston,Texas

  • @lyntrickey-wx2hu
    @lyntrickey-wx2hu 11 місяців тому +1

    He was so gorgeous and the best singer ever!! He was awesome up until he passed!!!! RIP gorgeous!!!!

  • @Miss-cq6iw
    @Miss-cq6iw 3 роки тому +19

    I had a huge crush on B. J. I remember sitting in front of our black&white TV gazing at his eyes. He had the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen. That dark hair and those eyes. He was a pretty man❤️RIH🙏🏻

  • @CutterOfGems
    @CutterOfGems 3 роки тому +4

    Such a handsome man and blessed with the voice of an angel. He's at home now. Rest in peace BJ.

  • @susanooi6610
    @susanooi6610 3 роки тому +38

    Love his hair.

  • @micheleedds7187
    @micheleedds7187 3 роки тому +8

    RIP BJ Thomas thanks for the fabulous music

  • @user-yo5fc7qt3g
    @user-yo5fc7qt3g 6 місяців тому

    I still listen to his gospel songs today rip BJ Thomas

  • @maryjane9152
    @maryjane9152 3 роки тому +17

    I still have one of his albums from when I was a kid. Loved his music and still do.

    • @dantrejo3513
      @dantrejo3513 3 роки тому +3

      He just passed way.

    • @Cat-hn2on
      @Cat-hn2on 3 роки тому +2

      Rest in peace, BJ. Loved your music and your voice. ❤😥🌈

    • @joangentile2731
      @joangentile2731 3 роки тому +1

      Me, too. I have always loved his voice and his music. RIP BJ Thomas 😥💖

  • @margareta.halliseyq1777
    @margareta.halliseyq1777 3 роки тому +7

    Sooo handsome!

  • @jonrukavina9011
    @jonrukavina9011 2 роки тому +4

    B.J. was another in a long line of underated singers. He had a great voice & range. If you want to hear his range listen to Don't Worry Baby from 1977. Saw him in the 80s when he was into country music. What Ever Happened to Old Fashioned Love always reminds me of my parents.
    Saw him & Billy Joe Royal at a local casino when they were on their Raindrops & Boondocks tour.
    R.I.P. B.J.

    • @DefundTheFringes
      @DefundTheFringes Рік тому +1

      Someone always uses the word "underrated" when discussing musicians who don't seem underrated!

  • @christineterry3079
    @christineterry3079 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful man , honest as well ! Some great songs!! He had good wife who stood by and helped him so sad he died . RIP 🙏 😞 💔

  • @lessersun
    @lessersun 3 роки тому +2

    I saw BJ in Disneyland in 1973 right after he got cleaned from his issues. He sang Raindrops with his hat and tight jeans. It was a magical moment. May God keep you in his arms eternally.

  • @SheltonWalden
    @SheltonWalden 3 роки тому +8

    Great singer - RIP!

  • @MegaSalinas123
    @MegaSalinas123 2 роки тому +2

    There are two gospel singers I love to listen to everyday: B.J. Thomas and Keith Green. They're both now in the presence of the Lord singing praises to Him with their beautiful songs and voices. Rest in peace my favourite and best singer, B.J. Thomas.

  • @TheDarkDresser
    @TheDarkDresser 3 роки тому +8

    BJ remained a humble man.

  • @iveyivey1298
    @iveyivey1298 3 роки тому +41

    It sounds just exactly like what Elvis fell into it starts slow and then it just keeps going I'm glad BJ was able to get out of it, too bad Elvis didn't

  • @kathyrizzi8754
    @kathyrizzi8754 3 роки тому +3

    I loved those days, 60’s & 70’s. I remember when the movie, “ Butch Cassidy & the Sundance kid “ had BJ’s song, “ Raindrops falling on my Head. “ It played on the radio, then more songs followed, loved them all. My heart goes out to his family and friends. 😪♥️🌺🌹

  • @faith424
    @faith424 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful man. Those eyes...that voice!!!!!

  • @miguelhuertas7512
    @miguelhuertas7512 3 роки тому +10

    ...Parece que fue un episodio duro en su vida, pero ya etapa superada...excelente cantante y persona...

  • @janowens2212
    @janowens2212 Рік тому +1

    🤙♥️JUST got the chills.Awesome artist and for sure made the awesome song.😇

  • @carmendias7166
    @carmendias7166 4 роки тому +9

    É tão maravilhoso assistir esse vídeo direto do túnel do tempo, BJ Thomas é meu favorito cantor e sempre será, carismático, talentoso com uma linda voz, amo todas as suas músicas.

  • @cindysummers3815
    @cindysummers3815 3 роки тому +3

    Gloria was his best medicine...Prayers too her and his 3 daughters

  • @lisamerrill24
    @lisamerrill24 Рік тому

    He was absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful blue eyed southern boy!

  • @summer2786
    @summer2786 3 роки тому +2

    I could look into those eyes all day ,every day. He is just stunning. I couldn't concentrate on what he would be saying.

  • @starcrib
    @starcrib 3 роки тому +2

    What a Cool Looking Guy....I was 9 when he sang Rain Drops...I remember it wafting out of every radio/ every car/ every store/.....life is a trip. RIP Good Soul .🌿🇺🇸🌐🇺🇸🌿

  • @debbiemurray7426
    @debbiemurray7426 3 роки тому +6

    RIP BJ Thomas May 29 2021

  • @TheVintessa
    @TheVintessa 3 місяці тому

    Gosh he was gorgeous. Loved his voice.

  • @patriciaferrell9418
    @patriciaferrell9418 3 роки тому +4

    So sad to hear of BJ passing RIP you will be missed

  • @elisabethmeliandelcastillo7362
    @elisabethmeliandelcastillo7362 3 роки тому +11

    It is a shame how people mess up their lives with drugs. My sister drinks a lot and it hurts so much that she does not want change. God bless him, he was beautiful when he was young

  • @frankfrometa4673
    @frankfrometa4673 Рік тому +1

    BJ Thomas could sing any song, any style he was an amazing vocalist one of America's best in my book. ! RIP BJ. !

  • @vivians9392
    @vivians9392 3 роки тому +2

    Houston, TX boy, my hometown. We loved him!

  • @angelsalcedo1851
    @angelsalcedo1851 2 роки тому +2

    Nos dejó un legado, su música y es hermoso por qué te hace recordar tu adolescencia. Definitivamente un gran cantante. Que en paz descanse y qué dios le de la vida eterna.

  • @sandymuddy5766
    @sandymuddy5766 Рік тому +1

    He was a humble 😢

  • @annkane8364
    @annkane8364 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @carolynabernathy1223
    @carolynabernathy1223 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks to all who. Stayed course with him. We had his music

  • @susanmarks601
    @susanmarks601 3 роки тому +2

    Best voice the song I love the best is mama but I loved all his music please dear god take care of him

  • @grey_ships_on_the_horizon
    @grey_ships_on_the_horizon 2 роки тому +1

    I looked up to BJ Thomas ~ It was around this time when GOD saved me from my world of drugs and demons ~ His testimony is a blessing to me. God bless you BJ and family

  • @Burnzy1976
    @Burnzy1976 3 роки тому +1

    RIP I had an urge to listen to Raindrops the day before your passing....that song alone touched many people and that's all you can hope to achieve in life. So God bless you Mr Thomas...and Hook Em Horns!!!

  • @davidharrison3399
    @davidharrison3399 3 місяці тому

    Class interview

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 2 роки тому

    That was real bummer. I was hoping to hear more on this interview. I’ve always loved B J Thomas n so thankful he found the Lord. So when I get to Heaven I’ll get to him sing all the time. What blessing that will be.

  • @margovallen
    @margovallen 3 роки тому +1

    Love me some BJ Thomas... and have since 1968 when I heard him on AM Radio (KLIF Dallas/FT Worth).

  • @cindysummers3815
    @cindysummers3815 3 роки тому +1

    Miss you my friend...we had so much fun..in Houston..

  • @missytucker5202
    @missytucker5202 3 роки тому +2

    He Was Nice Looking Here /Can We Go Back To 1974 ❤

  • @janettesixtiesgal1367
    @janettesixtiesgal1367 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely Gorgeous talented beautiful voice 💞😻

  • @pattylyles6964
    @pattylyles6964 3 роки тому

    Just found out he passed .RIP BJ and thank you for the amazing songs and memories.

  • @sandrastiltner4024
    @sandrastiltner4024 3 роки тому +1

    There are some really handsome men grown in Texas. I adored him. Such a good man.

  • @escalanteana97
    @escalanteana97 3 роки тому +1

    Ohh wow 💓

  • @bobbijoREV3.10
    @bobbijoREV3.10 7 місяців тому

    Geraldo is so very cool 👍🏼😁 I always loved him

  • @kat35lulu88
    @kat35lulu88 3 роки тому +2

    He was most handsome. And he's just like this in Heaven rock in' that Texas tee shirt, fantastic thick head of hair and hypnotic eyes......

  • @deedalessio1940
    @deedalessio1940 3 місяці тому

    Rip great singer😊

  • @joannepalozzi3060
    @joannepalozzi3060 2 роки тому +1

    He was very handsome such a shame he died I miss him ❤️

  • @frankrose734
    @frankrose734 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for your gift to the world rest in peace

  • @jarodcarnarvon5198
    @jarodcarnarvon5198 3 роки тому +5

    RIP BJ, you are missed.
    Wow, Geraldo was just in his 30s then....

  • @miavinson2726
    @miavinson2726 3 роки тому +5

    RIP BJ

  • @magaligomes6842
    @magaligomes6842 2 роки тому

    Que homem lindo Humilde! Muito talentoso.

  • @vaughancapstick9961
    @vaughancapstick9961 4 місяці тому

    So honest ❤

  • @Charliegirl2
    @Charliegirl2 6 місяців тому

    He seemed so sweet.

  • @kimaglioti7775
    @kimaglioti7775 8 місяців тому

    Love B.J. xxxxxxx

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 3 роки тому +5

    Carved out 1 helluva niche for himself. Rip legend

  • @thomasmarthinussen8978
    @thomasmarthinussen8978 3 роки тому

    Such honesty. It took courage on BJs part to clean himself up.

  • @melvinpruitt3907
    @melvinpruitt3907 5 місяців тому

    Wow😮 any young person watching this. Take Heed.. please!!

  • @krishnaghosh2114
    @krishnaghosh2114 Рік тому

    When you understand your faults and want to come out of them, you can come out of them. BJ Thomas also overcame his faults and became a better person. RIP

  • @mjh5437
    @mjh5437 2 роки тому

    I will never be able to watch Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid in the same way ever again lol

  • @charlottedizon582
    @charlottedizon582 3 роки тому

    Hear that voice it's unique

  • @mjh5437
    @mjh5437 2 роки тому

    Another truly wonderful song written by the genius that is Burt Bacharach

  • @COLEEN322
    @COLEEN322 3 роки тому +3

    RIP BJ Thomas

  • @tomjones7089
    @tomjones7089 3 роки тому +1

    Good man. Rest in Peace.

  • @RayRomanMedia
    @RayRomanMedia 3 роки тому +2

    Wow

  • @bgierat
    @bgierat 3 роки тому +1

    He was the total package....

  • @nickroberts6984
    @nickroberts6984 3 роки тому +1

    $22,000 per show, W😮W !
    He was awesome ! ❤️🎵

  • @joanndepierre3940
    @joanndepierre3940 3 роки тому

    So cute RIP peace bj always loved raindrops

  • @helendafnis5505
    @helendafnis5505 3 роки тому +2

    He was gorgeous & what a voice

  • @patrickguitar8676
    @patrickguitar8676 2 роки тому +1

    Go on take the money and run....God bless you bj