Grammy Winner B.J. Thomas on 50 Years of Hits and the Enduring Power of Raindrops
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- Опубліковано 1 вер 2020
- With over 70 million records sold, BJ Thomas is the artist behind classic hits like “Hooked on a Feeling”, Oscar-winner “Raindrops (Keep Falling on My Head)”, and (Hey Won’t You Play Another) Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song. With a total of Eight #1 hits, 26 top 10 singles, and 5 Grammy Awards, BJ was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014. He has also been ranked by Billboard as one of the top 50 most played artists over the last 50 years.
What you will learn:
What the music scene was like in Houston in the 1950s and 60s, what BJ’s first musical influences were, how BJ found his way into the pop and soul music scene, performing with acts like Jame Brown. [00:00-08:45]; Why BJ focused on songs he connected with, what the collaborative process was like early in BJ’s career, and how he got his start musically in a high school band. [08:45-15:50]; How BJ achieved his first big break as a performer, how he overcame stage-fright, and how he found a renewed sense of health and fulfillment by learning to balance family and work life. [15:50-26:34]; What is was like performing at the Oscars, working with the iconic Burt Bacharach, coping with the talk-show circuit as an addict (including a shocking admission to Johnny Carson on a Tonight Show appearance), and why he took a break from interviews until he achieved sobriety. [26:34-36:52]; How BJ looks to inspirational performers like Tony Bennett while striving to live a life of longevity and maintain relevance after decades in the spotlight. [36:52-45:17]; What business mistakes he made, what he would do differently if he could do it all over again, and what BJ has learned from his mistakes; also, the drawback of digital music recording and streaming vs. traditional studio recording and record sales when it comes to artist collaboration and artist royalties. [45:17-58:20];
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He's the best and so good looking and boy can he sing.and so so good looking, WOW those Beautiful blue eyes an Gloria such a BLESSED Women,God Bless Y'all AS A couple, Helen
I love you BJ. You are awesome. Beautiful voice. We will miss you. Your music will live on forever
Here's a guy who I honestly don't think he knew how great he was. Very humble. Always giving credit to other people. Sweet man.
Absolutely the truth!
Seen B J Thomas twice in concert in Las Vegas ,Asked him for his autograph ,He gave me a
picture autograph .Nice man RIP
Thank you Bryan for such a great interview with great questions! God bless BJ Thomas! You will be sorely missed! One of my absolute favorite vocalist of all time! Had the privilege of meeting BJ in 1989 after a show! He couldn't been more gracious! What a classy guy! Blessings to your wife Gloria, your daughters and grandchildren
I really appreciate your feedback. Thank you!
Wonderful interview Bryan..I had the pleasure of seeing BJ at the Golden Nugget here in Vegas 2 years ago..Great show and am so happy I was given the chance to see him before his passing..I thoroughly enjoyed you and am now a fan..thank you and RIP BJ
Thanks Tom! It felt like I was talking to a family member in this chat. Awesome that you caught one of his later performances before the pandemic.
Beautiful voice
I love BJ Thomas his music is great a wonderful singing voice
He's great. I love the story of his journey into music. Would make for a great biography to read.
yep
Will always love BJ Thomas's music! Prayers of comfort to his family on his passing .RIP May 2021
And this ladies & gentlemen is class in his 70's and still sounds the same and still looking good too I'm so so sorry u are sick 💙❤💚💙❤💚
BJ thomas was one of my favorite singers and he wil be sorely missed. RIP BJ and thank you for all the great music!
Love B.J. Thomas' Gospel recordings from 1978 and 1979. A great singing voice.
What a dear and humble man. All these years I kinda took him for granted. I feel the loss today and the world is a lonelier place without him.
BJ Thomas was one of a kind!
I love BJ Thomas his voice is so beautiful. I always thought that l would meet him one day. But unfortunately it never happened. I been his fan since l was in Elementary School. His songs are on my playlist. BJ Thomas love you and hate so much that you are sick. I wish that I had the power to heal you. I know that only God can do that. So l prey so hard for you and your family. Your music and voice has always been a great part of my life l still play your Early music Plain Jane, Tomorrow never comes, l love Mama and so many more of your early songs.l can't name them all.You are a wonderful person may God bless your sweet soul l so much want you to know this BJ Thomas.❤️❤️🥰🥰😍😍
Bj Thomas my inspiration No doubt the a mentor God bless you. He's the hand on your shoulder, when you need to know someone cares.
Hey BJ..
Still sounding...like when I first..met you .
Great guy you are
Australia loves b.j thomas . real man real person. this made my day , its called life we all get there in the end .great entertainer. magic voice . once seen never forgotten .and a no bs person. thanks for the joy you bring you could sing the phone book and the room would be full. thanks mate. a word for you special !!!!!!!.
Thanks for reaching out from down under! Very cool. I'll send him a note, letting him know about your comment. He's a good man and a legendary performer.
I miss this guy. 😢
I am so heartbroken of the passing of BJ Thomas! I loved him and his music! He was so wonderful and soulful to listen to! God Bless BJ.!
Thank you for this interview, BJ you will be missed, such a great singer and a beautiful person, RIP, you can now sing with the angels💝 thank you for all your music that i still sing to till today💝💝💝💝💝
He is a great singer
Thanks Bryan, that's one of the best interviews I've ever heard. You were very well prepared, a super job! Since 1970, B.J. has been and still is my favorite singer of all time.
Thank you for your kind words Lee. BJ is special. I really connected with him for some reason. That's when interviews flow. I'm honored that you took the time to watch and comment.
Love BJ and Elvis did a fantastic job with "I Just Can't Help Believin.'
RIP. B.J. you will always be in my heart
RIP BJ ! I have a strong sense that he is in a very, very much better place right now.
His gospel CD was always my favorite. Spoke to me like no other set of songs, coming from him.
An incredible talent.
This was a wonderful interview, thank you :)
One of the greatest voices of all time!! BJ has always sounded smooth as butter and he did it naturally with this gift. Others struggled to do half as well. I am so sorry to hear he has stage 4 lung cancer :(
Heartbreaking news but if anyone has the drive to beat this it's BJ.
Love the interview with BJ. I've seen him many times in concert throughout the years. I wish he would have touched a little more on when he gave his life and his heart to Jesus. ... Because he would be dead without Him....his words not mine. He wrote one of the best and my most favorite songs... "He gave me love when no one would give me a prayer".
His testimony is tremendous!
You are a very good interviewer... Have a very soothing voice and you are very kind to the artist and very sensitive to what they have to say. Instead of trying to set a trap for them or set them up or try to get some kind of juicy information that no one else has.... You just let them tell their story. Very nicely done!
Yes...me too, i wished he would talk more about his testimony..No Jesus credit at all. Sad
The mention of "Jesus" does not $ELL ...I found out the hard way on NBC
Terrific interview with the one-and-only BJ Thomas whose 60+ year career gifted us with his incredible voice and lasting music. Thankful🤟
Amazing person and artist.
Amazing voice! Love all his beautiful songs. ❤
Yes
have always loved bjs work - beautiful voice
Always liked BJs music
I have enjoyed listening/watching your interview. RIP Mr. Thomas.
Great interview. Such an authentic person, relatable and lovable. BJ was my first concert as college kid at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos in ‘69 or ‘70. His voice is incomparable! He will always be my number 1 singer that reflects the soundtrack of my youth. Many blessings to you on your journey, B J! ✨
Rest In Music Paradise BJ Thomas 🙏💜😥 Gold Legend. Gone too soon.
Excellent performance, soft timbre and soothing melody gives great pleasure to listeners.
RIP...😓🙏
GENRES ARE BULL HE WAS JUST FLAT OUT ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICES EVER
Love
I enjoyed the time I just spent listening to this interview. At first I thought it was going to be too long, but the entire interview was so interesting and the time just flew by. THANK YOU.
You are so kind to watch it all the way through and provide feedback as well. Thank you. I'll be relaunching this episode as a tribute to BJ in June. His songs mean a lot to me. They are a big part of my childhood.
@@DreamPathPodcast I also enjoyed your interview. BJ was so genuine. I love his songs and enjoyed his duets. I look forward to your June tribute to him. God bless BJ & his beautiful family. So sad to lose him.
RIP legendary singer and entertainer. Condolences to his wonderful family close friends and all his loyal fans.
Kind Man, Beautiful Voice, Great Artist, Class Act! 15 Top 40 Hits, 10 Top 40 Country Hits, 5 Grammys, 11 Gold Records, over 100 Albums produced and over 75 million records sold and he is NOT in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! James Taylor and Jackson Brown are inducted but not B.J. Thomas??!!! are you F ING kidding me??!! Shame on you Rock and Roll Hall of Shame!!! Shame!!!! Shame!!! And dont even get me started on The Grass Roots not being inducted!!!
IT’S ABOUT TIME
Awsome interview, such a humble man.
R.i.p. everybody's out of town!
Great Show! B J Thomas Will Be One Great Artist That will Always Be a Part of Musical History One of the Very Best Artists of All Time! Praise the Lord!
Was Blessed to have met B J many yrs ago. He was special.
REST IN GODS GRACE AND MERCY!! BJ THOMAS. U ARE MISSED.
What an amazing Great man super voice 😍
RIP
he would be good no matter what he sang. beautiful and talented
Great Interview.
😘😘😘😘❣️
R.I.P BJT
I saw that Tonight Show. Johnny lectured BJ.
Why?
@@gigisasz4580 About BJ's use of drugs (pills).
BJ é um lindo que canta muito bem. Gostei da bandeira ao fundo.
Muito triste com sua partida!
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Отличное исполнение , мягкий тембр и успокаивающая мелодия доставляет большое удовольствие слушателям.
This is María Reyes I use this phone in memory if Manny Reyes HARD WORKING MAN STARTED WORK AT A VERY YOUNG AGE
I went to Stephen F Austin high school in the late 60s. Listening to KNUZ, KILT, KIKK, KRBE,KXYZ and listening to other locals like BJT, Kenny Rogers and Roy Head, we put together a band to play at Pizza houses, parties or any job we could play, free or for money. Things were going great and we thought we were on our way, when our lead guitar player died in a car crash. We were all so stunned, with no back up guitar players, we just disbanded. I got married and raised a family. 25 years later, I formed the Tupelo Band and performed an Elvis show for 18 years. I'm now 70 and retired, but music was a great part of my life. Check us out on youtube under CAJUN ELVIS.