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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#BJThomas
He’s a family friend of ours and just the nicest guy! His wife Gloria is such a sweetheart!
About twelve hours after you posted this he passed away. 😥
RIP
He sure will b missed..loved ALL HIS MUSIC...so sad very sad!!!
He will be missed. Very, very sad indeed. 😥
There will never be another BJ. So down to earth and humble. RIP and prayers to his entire family
Beautiful eyes. Talented man. May he Rest in Peace.🙏🏼
Omg his eyes are so beautiful
He was beautiful!
@@January. thank you
I've thought that too.....
So am mine.
Oh he sure is pretty
I'm impressed by his frankness.
He was drop dead gorgeous with the voice of an angel!!! RIP Billy Joe!😢
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. ;(
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.
Gorgeous man absolutely
He’s gorgeous & that awesome voice we all love him! ❤️
He was definitely a gorgeous man!
R.I.P. Raindrops is one of the most beautiful songs ever.
Written by
Burt Bacharach 🎵
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!
All the bible thumpers Poisoning Everything. 🌐
@@starcrib No moral equivalence compared to Degenerate Hateful Sodos and Baby Murderer's. There is no such thing as a Bible Thumber!
So sad
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.
Beautiful guy and singer.
😭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.💝
Wasn't he just gorgeous.
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🙏🙏🙏
Yes
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. 💖😥
Very Handsome
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.
He’s now with his Lord and Savior. May 29 2021.
So sad to hear of his passing.
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.”
You're right! Absent with the body, present with the Lord. He was a good & talented man.
RIH BJ Thomas
WOW he's one of my favorite artist.
@@TheDarkDresser His soul is currently with Jesus Christ.
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.
Rest in peace B.J. One of the best.
Excellent vocalist and performer, love BJ Thomas since way back. Great music and gifted voice.
BJ Thomas was awesome! Most under rated singer in music history! RIP to BJ the singing legend
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.
Possibly the most beautiful man and voice on te planet. Seems like a great guy.
Vale B.J. Thomas
One of the best male singers of our time.
R.I.P. mate.
Thanks for the great songs
R.I.P. B.J. and thank you for your beautiful songs that are still so loved
He is so so handsome
As a heterosexual guy, I agree.
Aside from his drug abuse, did he smoke 🚬🚬. Since, he passed away from lung cancer.
@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.
@NORTHWOODSPREPPER1
Only when it matters.
@NORTHWOODSPREPPER1, You must be new to life if you’re going to ask such a nonsensical question!!
@@TheDarkDresser, EXACTLY!!
Such a handsome man and blessed with the voice of an angel. He's at home now. Rest in peace BJ.
Met him in the mid 90's at a show in Tennessee. Very genuine person, and a great voice. He is definitely missed.
He was so gorgeous and the best singer ever!! He was awesome up until he passed!!!! RIP gorgeous!!!!
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. 💖😥
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.
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.
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.
Someone always uses the word "underrated" when discussing musicians who don't seem underrated!
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🙏🏻
I still have one of his albums from when I was a kid. Loved his music and still do.
He just passed way.
Rest in peace, BJ. Loved your music and your voice. ❤😥🌈
Me, too. I have always loved his voice and his music. RIP BJ Thomas 😥💖
Beautiful man , honest as well ! Some great songs!! He had good wife who stood by and helped him so sad he died . RIP 🙏 😞 💔
RIP BJ Thomas thanks for the fabulous music
Love his hair.
Me too! So handsome 😍
Great singer - RIP!
Sooo handsome!
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.
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.
Beautiful man. Those eyes...that voice!!!!!
BJ Thomas .. was not only absolutely mesmerizingly beautiful but had an amazing voice .. fun to see Geraldo as a kid :)
🤙♥️JUST got the chills.Awesome artist and for sure made the awesome song.😇
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. 😪♥️🌺🌹
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
Yes very sad
I still listen to his gospel songs today rip BJ Thomas
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 .🌿🇺🇸🌐🇺🇸🌿
Gloria was his best medicine...Prayers too her and his 3 daughters
I could look into those eyes all day ,every day. He is just stunning. I couldn't concentrate on what he would be saying.
RIP BJ Thomas May 29 2021
Best voice the song I love the best is mama but I loved all his music please dear god take care of him
So sad to hear of BJ passing RIP you will be missed
BJ remained a humble man.
Absolutely gorgeous.
...Parece que fue un episodio duro en su vida, pero ya etapa superada...excelente cantante y persona...
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
He is beautiful.
Gosh he was gorgeous. Loved his voice.
Houston, TX boy, my hometown. We loved him!
BJ Thomas could sing any song, any style he was an amazing vocalist one of America's best in my book. ! RIP BJ. !
Thanks to all who. Stayed course with him. We had his music
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.
BJ u make me feel proud I was raised in Houston,Texas
He was a humble 😢
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.
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!!!
He was absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful blue eyed southern boy!
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
Class interview
Thank you for your gift to the world rest in peace
He's still alive at 78.
He’s alive and well
😂😂😂😂😂 he's alive
He just passed away on May 29, 2021 from complications of lung cancer. May he rest in peace. 😥
Absolutely Gorgeous talented beautiful voice 💞😻
Rip great singer😊
Love me some BJ Thomas... and have since 1968 when I heard him on AM Radio (KLIF Dallas/FT Worth).
Miss you my friend...we had so much fun..in Houston..
There are some really handsome men grown in Texas. I adored him. Such a good man.
He Was Nice Looking Here /Can We Go Back To 1974 ❤
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......
So honest ❤
He was very handsome such a shame he died I miss him ❤️
Ohh wow 💓
Love B.J. xxxxxxx
Geraldo is so very cool 👍🏼😁 I always loved him
RIP BJ
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.
Just found out he passed .RIP BJ and thank you for the amazing songs and memories.
Que homem lindo Humilde! Muito talentoso.
He seemed so sweet.
He was gorgeous & what a voice
RIP BJ, you are missed.
Wow, Geraldo was just in his 30s then....
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
Another truly wonderful song written by the genius that is Burt Bacharach
Go on take the money and run....God bless you bj
RIP BJ Thomas
Good man. Rest in Peace.
He was the total package....
Carved out 1 helluva niche for himself. Rip legend
Hear that voice it's unique
Such honesty. It took courage on BJs part to clean himself up.
I will never be able to watch Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid in the same way ever again lol
Wow
So cute RIP peace bj always loved raindrops
Wow😮 any young person watching this. Take Heed.. please!!
$22,000 per show, W😮W !
He was awesome ! ❤️🎵