RIP Robert John

"Sad Eyes" singer died Monday at 79.

Hey, Y’all! Remember the song “Sad Eyes”?

Robert John Pedrick, Jr. (a.k.a. “Robert John”) passed away on Monday at the age of 79.¹

In 1979, “Sad Eyes” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male.²

Robert John also had a hit in 1971 with a cover of The Tokens’ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, which reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.³

In his memory, we have added “Sad Eyes” to the rotation for our “Steve’s Music Heaven” weekend show on Chillin’ With Steve.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Robert John’s family, we thank him for sharing his talents with us, and may he rest in His eternal peace.

1. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/robert-john-who-topped-charts-1979-with-sad-eyes-dead-79/2ZPTQWZ5XNC33FUU6X3PTPQIKI/

2. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/robert-john-dead-obituary-1235910130/

3. Ibid.