I was always used to singing whatever I liked. I never did pay much attention to what genre it was. Of course, we had the great examples of Ray Charles and Elvis Presley. They easily went back and forth between… — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
The label I was on had Dionne, The Shirelles and several other R&B artists. I loved guys like Ray Charles and I tried to convey that soulful sincerity that they had. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
My dad, God bless him, had his problems and transferred them over to me. He was a huge hero to me, and I wanted… — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
Actually my biggest heroes were the R&B singers like Jackie Wilson and Bobby Bland and people like that. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining, because I'm free, nothing's worrying me. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm an upbeat person, especially when I'm onstage and when I'm involved with my music. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I don't care if people know I'm spiritual, but I'm just a regular guy. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
Is 'Raindrops' a country song? I think it's a little bit of a stretch, but OK. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I was attracted to music when I was very young. I got in my first band when I was 15, so that's all I've… — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm not a traditional country artist, but I do think I'm in the tradition of people like Jim Reeves and Marty Robbins. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
