B.J Thomas ANOTHER SOMEBODY DONE SOMEBODY WRONG

According to American chart history, this song has the longest title for a #1 hit on the Adult Contemporary Chart! The fact it was a crossover success from the Country Chart, where it also topped and the Pop chart is testament to what a wonderful moment in time this recording was. B.J Thomas had been kicking around for quite a few years before 1975 and had already notched up some big successes: "Raindrops keep falling on my head', 'I just can't help believing' and 'Hooked on a feeling' some of the better known. Another Somebody.... was his first #1 country hit, and it went on to earn its composers the Grammy for Best Country Song, but Thomas was overlooked even for a nomination for country male vocal that year. His career continued to see him swing from pop to country and some gospel and Christian music influences.

'(Hey won't you play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song' was a Top 10 hit downunder, and was one of the earliest country songs i was introduced to. In early 1975 there were lots of representations on the charts and Aussies seemed to be great afficianados of the genre, until disco came along, and country was seemingly deemed unhip and old fashioned. Hits by Ray Stevens, Diana Trask, John Denver and Billie Jo Spears all received airplay and chart success at that time. And there was a healthy local contingent with Reg Lindsay, Lester Coombs and Bill & Boyd some of the hitmakers. Country seemed to evolve into novelty with C.W McCall's 'Convoy' and Billy Swan's 'I can help'.

Thanks to Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Anne Murray among others it lived on and in part morphed with the American middle of the round sound that was personified by The Eagles. More traditional country lived on thanks to Crystal Gayle, Bellamy Brothers and others with Reba McEntire, Oakridge Boys and others bringing country into the 1980's. My favorite was Juice Newton, but she of course had pop and country in her repertoire.

B.J Thomas's voice is so familiar and warm. This song is a classic! Enjoy!

[djtblizzle]

A little black kid growing up on the south side of Chicago is 50 now, and regards this song as a huge part of his childhood! ❤️❤️❤️

[ericwilkens]

62 years old today and I woke up with This song in My head. Yes, life in The 70's We had The best music! Peace out everyone!

[jimhan]

As a Chinese kid growing up in the middle of Taiwan this song got me though some tough times. Thank you BJ

[jimmydoit]

Just read of BJ’s passing, came straight here to hear my favorite song, thanks for all the great music R.I.P.

[Sparky]

God I just wish I could go back in time when life was much simpler

[lorio]

Definitely a song remembered by 70’s kids! I remember my parents always listening to the radio and we had an 8 track player in our boat. Good times.

[TravisCotter]

Bj Thomas' best song, I use to sing it in jail. Inmates loved it. Xman

[jennyleslie]

My favourite song, aged 4! It reminds me of going into hospital to have my tonsils out; my Mum sang it to me to calm me down, and Dad recorded it on a reel- to-reel from the radio for me to listen to when I got home. I so clearly remember the clunky sound of flicking the lever to rewind it over and over. I'm sure I wore out that tape! Still a great song, and glad so many remember it as fondly as I do.

[megeetsa]

RIP to a wonderful artist also known for "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" and "Hooked on A Feeling. He was 78.

[heartbreak]

would give almost any thing to have this music BACK

[GLING]

Great oldie! I also love his song Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head. A classic! ❤️

[brianlipton]

Rest in peace B.J. Thanks for so much great music I grew up with!

[GoodShepherdFilms]

Outstanding vocalist. Sings with passion, sentimentality and power

[sulaymaan]

Every night this song plays during work each nìght. I always start singing this song out real loud. It echoes through the entire store. My coworkers always stop their focus on work to have a good laugh and sing along.

[melaniee]

What a beautiful contrast to much of the soulless, empty "music" pushed through mainstream radio today. Wonderful!!

[noneovyerbusiness]

This is one of those great classic songs from my early years that bring back fond memories of my older relatives who loved this kind of music. Back then I was only into rock, not pop or country. Now that I'm older I appreciate all good music, no matter what genre.

[djw]

This song brings back a lot of memories of my dad driving me to baseball practice and games. It would play every time he took me to those back in 1973. I really miss my Dad :(

[oldiesfreek]

2020 still listening! One of the first songs I heard in my childhood ☺️

[gregmainer]

When I was about 5 I remember randomly asking my mother to buy the 45 of this. We took it home and danced to it. I miss her so much

[paytoncarter]

2020 Mid-pandemic.. the world is broken. I wish we could go back in time...💔