R.I.P. Robert John (“Sad Eyes”)

[Blackwood]

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/singer-robert-john-dead/

Died at 79. Had been recovering from a stroke.

 

[GOS]

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/singer-robert-john-dead/

Died at 79. Had been recovering from a stroke.

Not gonna lie. I always loved that song. I used to think it was Leo Sayer. RIP Robert.

 

[GOS]

Pretty sure I wore out this 45 back in the day.

 

[ar surround]

Both are really good songs, performed and produced to perfection, which we all know is very difficult to do. RIP Robert.

Not gonna lie. I always loved that song. I used to think it was Leo Sayer. RIP Robert.

Pretty sure I wore out this 45 back in the day.

 

[jefe1]

Me too I remember that song thought it was Sayer too.....

I will tell you the other one The Lion sleeps tonight Brian Eno did a fantastic cover version of it in the early 70s.....

Didn't know this mans name now I'm sad......

 

[Old Quad Guy]

Sad news. I totally remember the song. It was very reflective of the era. AM radio played it forever, but, I never tied of the song. Was happy to have it on the “Have A Nice Day” CD collection of 1970s music (25 CD volumes in the series).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sad_Eyes_(Robert_John_song)

 

[Quad Linda]

RIP

Robert John also did some background vocals. Backed up Al Kooper on You Never Know album.

also strongly recommend Rhino's 25 volume "Have A Nice Day" (70's hits ) They also issued "Have a Nice Christmas" single CD album, and "Have a Nice Decade" 7 CD box w/ALL KILLAH, NO FILLAH, incl many hits not on the 25 disc collection. The front of the box is smiley shag carpeting! YOU NEED IT!

https://www.discogs.com/release/3762545-Various-Have-A-Nice-Decade-The-70s-Pop-Culture-Box