On this date in 1966 {Feb. 19th} "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #8 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 100...
Written by country music legend Hank Williams; he 1st charted with in in 1949 as the B/side of "My Bucket's Got A Hole In It" and then again in 1966 when it reached #43. Both these times on Billboard's Country chart...
Other covered versions; Johnny Tillotson {#89 in 1962} and Terry Bradshaw {#91 in 1976}
@MrNYGOLD I was in the darkest place I had ever been. I was in a mental hosp. due to having chronic medical problems for so many years. This song came into my head when I was so closed up and hopeless. It was so soulful that it touched my soul. BJ Thomas had his hard times then he became a Christian and I was reminded of where he came from and it gave me strength. He was always one of my favorites as a child and it brought back happy memories from my childhood. Thanks for sharing this.
@Kaique780 Na realidade, essa música é um clássico do country americano. Foi composta por Hank Williams rm 1949. Vários artistas a interpretaram. Entretanto, a gravação do B.J. Thomas antecede a do Elvis. Ele a gravou em 1966, enquanto Elvis a gravou em 1973, no Aloha from Hawaii.
Ummm, like the best version of this song, EVER! BJ takes me to a safe place in my life....wadda voice! Words fail me in trying to express how much I love this voice...
B.J. Thomas gives the most deeply moving version of Hank Willams imaginable. What a soulful singer. He was MADE to sing this song and he nails it for all time with his quavery voice, so emotionally expressive. Hank Williams was one of the finest songwriters who ever drew breath. Leonard Cohen wrote that Hank Williams was "100 floors above him in the Tower of Song." I'm playing this song night and day in memory of our beagle Star. "The silence of a falling STAR lights up a purple sky."
I have never had the pleasure of seeing B. J. live..........But I could play his songs all day( and do sometimes).....Always love to hear his beautiful voice....Please never stop singing B.J., you are the best.
One of those rare songs, done by this man, that brings you home to baseline. Seems to touch some deep chords that makes all pretense melt away. Hank Williams wrote it a long time ago but this version brings out the full potential. Very simple song melodically, but so powerful. I feel it every time.
hi i would like to say that B J is a man gifted with a voice of feelings that transpose into what some of us feel day by day happiness saddness joy and many others that are in our soul i enjoy all about this man and he has no time limit to his songs for the song sound so meaningfull for the time they were writen to the present ,,,,,,,,shaolin
Taking nothing away from Hank Williams, but BJ can flat sing this song! This is the best version I've ever heard of it. BJ sings every song he ever sang like he means it.
What an absolutely amazing and unparalleled talent. Oh top of it, he is what my people refer to as "muy simpatico" with a gift for touching your very soul.
I hope that the difficult times are all behind him now.
I have always liked Mr Thomas and after listening to his songs again, I remember why he is still a favorite of mine to this day. Thanks for sharing this awesome song here.
What a Man.....what a voice....beautiful...thanks for posting. Never forget seeing him in 2000 in my hometown and getting a signed 8x10 pic! What a memorable moment as I was right up front for the concert and a foot away during the signing. Woo hoo!
@rockyroadsaloon Don't know when this performance was but B.J.'s original cover of this song was back in the 60's when he was still with a group from Houston, Texas called the Triumphs. It was a pretty big regional hit. Not sure how it did nationally.
Amen my brother. You are right on target. BJ takes it to another level, just like Jimi did with All Along The Watchtower. No doubt about it. Happy Holidays! Terry
magnificent. NO offense to anyone, but this may be one of those rare cases where the original is eclipsed, I dare say even Elvis could NOT top this. Of course Hank's will always, as it should remain legendayr.
Beautiful comments. Hank Williams (Sr.) wrote this song so long ago and it's a very simple with just a few basic chords, but so much heart. B.J. Thomas brings out it's full potential. Makes me tear up, every time. There's a lot of love in it. God Bless.
Muito obrigado por ter postado esse vídeo. É maravilhoso para um fã como eu assistir apresentações que na época que foi filmado esse evento não tive a oportunidade de assistir.
Very soulful version of Hank's lovely hillbilly poetry. I am so proud BJ turned his life around all those years ago. He was one of the lucky ones in the music industry who did...and gives God the glory for it! btaylor
On this date in 1966 {Feb. 19th} "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #8 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 100...
Written by country music legend Hank Williams; he 1st charted with in in 1949 as the B/side of "My Bucket's Got A Hole In It" and then again in 1966 when it reached #43. Both these times on Billboard's Country chart...
Other covered versions; Johnny Tillotson {#89 in 1962} and Terry Bradshaw {#91 in 1976}
sauquoit13456 2 weeks ago
I love this version, but I got so depressed listening to it, I just shot myself...
ronetteloverz 1 month ago
What a total hash of a beautiful song!
1942ann 3 months ago
This is about the saddest song I have ever heard. Classic performance for BJ though.
angels4bobseger 4 months ago
The sadest song ever written. It hits all of us dead center.
allofeem 5 months ago
Very nice indeed a song so true and sad I have felt this way in y life.
jeanise10 5 months ago
Great voice
TheCount289 5 months ago
@MrNYGOLD I was in the darkest place I had ever been. I was in a mental hosp. due to having chronic medical problems for so many years. This song came into my head when I was so closed up and hopeless. It was so soulful that it touched my soul. BJ Thomas had his hard times then he became a Christian and I was reminded of where he came from and it gave me strength. He was always one of my favorites as a child and it brought back happy memories from my childhood. Thanks for sharing this.
LadyDHV 7 months ago 2
he is not hank williams but when this version came out it woke me up
1765709 7 months ago
b j thomas....e o que nos resta de bom na musica americana ...que tambem ta decaindo de qualidade.
rockneo1000 8 months ago
essa musica não é do elvis presley ?
Kaique780 8 months ago
@Kaique780 Na realidade, essa música é um clássico do country americano. Foi composta por Hank Williams rm 1949. Vários artistas a interpretaram. Entretanto, a gravação do B.J. Thomas antecede a do Elvis. Ele a gravou em 1966, enquanto Elvis a gravou em 1973, no Aloha from Hawaii.
eduardolrs84 8 months ago
the song of my life :(
bobbyeph 8 months ago
Ummm, like the best version of this song, EVER! BJ takes me to a safe place in my life....wadda voice! Words fail me in trying to express how much I love this voice...
cyedrysek 9 months ago
Hank's original was way better.
3KVT 9 months ago
The 60s music was the best!!!
nanassue2 10 months ago
B.J. Thomas gives the most deeply moving version of Hank Willams imaginable. What a soulful singer. He was MADE to sing this song and he nails it for all time with his quavery voice, so emotionally expressive. Hank Williams was one of the finest songwriters who ever drew breath. Leonard Cohen wrote that Hank Williams was "100 floors above him in the Tower of Song." I'm playing this song night and day in memory of our beagle Star. "The silence of a falling STAR lights up a purple sky."
doesntmattermuchtome 10 months ago
I found this because of Elvis....I AM SOOO GLAD I DID!!!!! This is Fantastic!!! I love him already!!!
zedhed1982 10 months ago
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fuzzypaws17 11 months ago
I do believe this man could sing ANY song and do it justice. What a smooth voice and always a beautiful presentation.
beautifulsarah100 11 months ago
Beautiful voice.....Love this one !!!!!!!
mudder359 1 year ago
Sing it B.J. ........your the best !!!!
mudder359 1 year ago
I have never had the pleasure of seeing B. J. live..........But I could play his songs all day( and do sometimes).....Always love to hear his beautiful voice....Please never stop singing B.J., you are the best.
mudder359 1 year ago 4
I think this is my favorite version
muclesmarinara 1 year ago 3
One of those rare songs, done by this man, that brings you home to baseline. Seems to touch some deep chords that makes all pretense melt away. Hank Williams wrote it a long time ago but this version brings out the full potential. Very simple song melodically, but so powerful. I feel it every time.
someofem 1 year ago 3
Great talent. He is wonderful live!
seafrog100 1 year ago
it would be good to see that duet again now with BJ and Kenny...funny but I know who would steal it.
mastertusk 1 year ago
Beautiful voice
beautiful man
katherineoodd 1 year ago
Such a unique sound.
TheKeetkeet66 1 year ago
BJThomas is timeless! Thank you for posting video. His voice amazing !Great peformance. Lovely !!!
alexdias86 1 year ago
BJ's lonely voice. Best version of this song.
lvtomas 1 year ago
Great BJ Thomas!! What a gifted voice!!
lvtomas 1 year ago
awesome!!!!!!
109visitor 1 year ago
hi i would like to say that B J is a man gifted with a voice of feelings that transpose into what some of us feel day by day happiness saddness joy and many others that are in our soul i enjoy all about this man and he has no time limit to his songs for the song sound so meaningfull for the time they were writen to the present ,,,,,,,,shaolin
siboksibok 1 year ago
BJ is a great singer
Foxyarse2 1 year ago
To me, there are only three people that could do a song no wrong: Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, and B. J. Thomas.
jbird11368 1 year ago
Taking nothing away from Hank Williams, but BJ can flat sing this song! This is the best version I've ever heard of it. BJ sings every song he ever sang like he means it.
whitemagicgirl1 1 year ago
wow i listen to this over and over he does this song the best
kc2stpr 1 year ago
wow what a song and what a job by b j
kc2stpr 1 year ago
What a magnificent voice. Awesome.
berglowe48 1 year ago
one of the greatest voices ever to be on this planet. i read once that BJ was Elvis' favorite male singer. he definatly is one of mine.
TheChaz64 1 year ago
B.J. Thomas could sing the ABC song and make me shiver!! He is the BEST!
mandeedees 1 year ago
I am happy in knowing that B.J.Thomas is going to thousand for hoar. It is very great to see in the video. Love you BJ!
alexdias86 1 year ago
What a voice.
CARDMAN365 1 year ago
What an absolutely amazing and unparalleled talent. Oh top of it, he is what my people refer to as "muy simpatico" with a gift for touching your very soul.
I hope that the difficult times are all behind him now.
God bless him.
yjuana 1 year ago
I have always liked Mr Thomas and after listening to his songs again, I remember why he is still a favorite of mine to this day. Thanks for sharing this awesome song here.
lakotakid71 1 year ago
What a Man.....what a voice....beautiful...thanks for posting. Never forget seeing him in 2000 in my hometown and getting a signed 8x10 pic! What a memorable moment as I was right up front for the concert and a foot away during the signing. Woo hoo!
iwillrocknroll4eva 2 years ago 3
Eduardoirs84,
Could you tell us when B J did this performance?
Thanks do much for posting.
rockyroadsaloon 2 years ago 2
This performance is part of the DVD "BJ Thomas in Concet" which was recorded live in Austin, Texas on October 12th, 2002.
eduardolrs84 2 years ago
@rockyroadsaloon Don't know when this performance was but B.J.'s original cover of this song was back in the 60's when he was still with a group from Houston, Texas called the Triumphs. It was a pretty big regional hit. Not sure how it did nationally.
Ruskin219 1 year ago
Amen to oviedoc.....
Absolutely the most beautiful song with the best artist EVER!! I get chills everytime I hear this by our love BJ!
kaylovesmuzik 2 years ago 4
Amen my brother. You are right on target. BJ takes it to another level, just like Jimi did with All Along The Watchtower. No doubt about it. Happy Holidays! Terry
someofem 2 years ago 3
magnificent. NO offense to anyone, but this may be one of those rare cases where the original is eclipsed, I dare say even Elvis could NOT top this. Of course Hank's will always, as it should remain legendayr.
oviedoc5454 2 years ago 6
heard him sing Rain drops on Laugh In whenI was 10. & have an infatuation ever since. Hell he gets better looking with age. And the voice
braindamagedbunny 2 years ago 5
Beautiful comments. Hank Williams (Sr.) wrote this song so long ago and it's a very simple with just a few basic chords, but so much heart. B.J. Thomas brings out it's full potential. Makes me tear up, every time. There's a lot of love in it. God Bless.
someofem 2 years ago 6
If I could sign like ANYBODY, I would wanna sign Like B J Thomas !
butterbeanspapa 2 years ago 10
Muito obrigado por ter postado esse vídeo. É maravilhoso para um fã como eu assistir apresentações que na época que foi filmado esse evento não tive a oportunidade de assistir.
E agora estou curtindo adoidado.
alexdias86 2 years ago 3
Oh, this song is so beautiful. Beautiful,
beautiful. thank you. 10 stars.
rosesredvioletsblue 2 years ago 11
anybody know what his initials stand for?
taffydavenport1 2 years ago 5
Billy Joe
LevSinestra 2 years ago 6
one of the best voices of all time
bobbyeph 2 years ago 24
I couldn't agree more . Perfect !
engineer909 2 years ago 8
Very soulful version of Hank's lovely hillbilly poetry. I am so proud BJ turned his life around all those years ago. He was one of the lucky ones in the music industry who did...and gives God the glory for it! btaylor
McDonaldsGirl71 2 years ago 7
Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
modela30sedan 3 years ago 12
oh yea!!!!! sing it B.J!
momsbabies 3 years ago 18
I saw B.J. Thomas in concert at Six Flags Over Texas in the '70s and he still looks and sounds as good as ever!
hopefloats57 3 years ago 10
Love it!! Brings back alot of memories....thanks for posting!
ruby72j 3 years ago 11
So sad!
homasi77 3 years ago 10
Can't get better than this!
ejmotherteresa 3 years ago 12