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B.J. Thomas

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The Resume

    (August 7, 1942-May 29, 2021)
    Recorded 'Hooked on a Feeling,' 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head,' 'Everybody's Out of Town,' 'I Just Can't Help Believing,' 'No Love at All,' 'Rock and Roll Lullaby,' 'Mighty Clouds of Joy,' '(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,' 'Don't Worry Baby,' 'Im So Lonesome I Could Cry,' 'Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Love,' 'New Looks From an Old Lover,' 'The Whole World's in Love When You're Lonely' and 'Two Car Garage'
    Acted in the film 'Jory (1973)'
    Sang the theme song for the TV series 'Growing Pains' (1985-92)

Why he might be annoying:

    His initials (Billy Joe) are also short for 'blow job.'
    His song '(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song' has one of the longest titles ever for a song that hit #1 on the Billboard charts.
    He has journeyed from pop to country to Christian music.
    He had to file for bankruptcy.
    He has six pet cats.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He has sold over 70 million records, including 6 platinum singles (2 multi) and 6 platinum albums (4 multi).
    He has had 15 Billboard Top 40 pop hits, with two #1's, and 10 Top 40 country hits.
    He has earned 5 Grammy Awards.
    He was inducted as a member of The Grand Ole Opry in 1981.
    When he met one of his favorite actors, Morgan Freeman, he said he was nervous just as a typical fan would be meeting a star.
    Not naming one of his own songs, or even one from his genre, he says his favorite song is 'One Sweet Day' by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men.

Credit: Scar Tactics


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 13 Votes: 7.69% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 108 Votes: 63.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 80 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 72 Votes: 48.61% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 75 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 41.46% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 53.49% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 53.54% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 509 Votes: 74.07% Annoying