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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1975

Page

10

B J Thomas Returns to Country Roots After Pop and Rock

Nashville star B J Thomas, after success in rock and pop, returns to country with Hey Won’t You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song reaching top of country charts. He records a new album in Nashville with plans for a live set and gospel project in 1966. He recalls early pay of 1806 dollars for six records, over 20 million sold since, and past drug issues he halted three years ago. He remains wary of industry executives while acknowledging Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head and the Butch Cassidy soundtrack kept his fame strong.

Nashville, Tenn B.J. Thomas Thomas B.J Billy Joe Nashville Hank Williams Ing New York Tis Record Company

Television ad makes Peter Sellers a national celeb

Peter Sellers, famed for 47 films, shot to national fame after a one minute TV commercial for Trane World Airlines. He tours Hollywood with partner Christine Wachtmeister and son Michael, praising the ad's reach of about 90 million viewers by June 17. The actor predicts a comedy revival in American cinema and plans to remain in London between projects.

Los Angeles Peter Sellers Sellers Hollywood Christine Wachtmeister United States Michael Trane World Airlines Wells Rick Green Tadvardaing Thrifty McKavel

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