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Robert John

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Robert John

Robert John Pedrick Jr. (January 3, 1946 – February 24, 2025), known professionally as Robert John, was an American singer perhaps best known for his 1979 hit single, "Sad Eyes", which reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Infobox

Born
Robert John Pedrick, Jr.(1946-01-03)January 3, 1946New York City, U.S.
Died
February 24, 2025(2025-02-24) (aged 79)Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter
Years active
c. 1950s–1990s
Occupations
Singer, songwriter

Tables

· Select discography › Singles
1958
"White Bucks and Saddle Shoes" (as Bobby Pedrick, Jr.)
Role(s)
74
Notes
1963
"My Jelly Bean" (as Bobby & The Consoles)
Role(s)
Notes
1968
Role(s)
49
Notes
"Don't Leave Me"
Role(s)
108
Notes
1970
"When the Party is Over"
Role(s)
71
Notes
1972
Role(s)
3
Notes
6
Role(s)
99
Notes
1979
Role(s)
1
Notes
10
"Only Time"
Role(s)
102
Notes
42
"Lonely Eyes"
Role(s)
41
Notes
49
1980
Role(s)
31
Notes
10
Role(s)
70
Notes
1983
"Bread and Butter"
Role(s)
68
Notes
1984
"Greased Lightning"*
Role(s)
Notes
Year
Title
Chart positions
US
US AC
Australia
UK
CAN
1958
"White Bucks and Saddle Shoes" (as Bobby Pedrick, Jr.)
74
12
1963
"My Jelly Bean" (as Bobby & The Consoles)
1968
"If You Don't Want My Love"
49
42
21
"Don't Leave Me"
108
1970
"When the Party is Over"
71
60
1972
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
3
6
31
15
"Hushabye"
99
70
1979
"Sad Eyes"
1
10
9
31
3
"Only Time"
102
42
"Lonely Eyes"
41
49
80
1980
"Hey There Lonely Girl"
31
10
81
"Sherry"
70
1983
"Bread and Butter"
68
1984
"Greased Lightning"*

References

  1. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music
  2. The Book of Golden Discs
    https://archive.org/details/bookofgoldendisc00murr/page/295
  3. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/robert-john-sad-eyes-singer-dead-obituary-1235279707/
  4. "RPM Magazine - December 15, 1979 - Page 10"
    https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/RPM/70s/1979/RPM-1979-12-15.pdf
  5. Australian Chart Book 1970–1992
  6. "CHUM Hit Parade - January 5, 1959"
    http://chumtribute.com/59-01-05-chart.jpg
  7. British Hit Singles & Albums
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