Search results
Feb 27, 2024 · Soulful Louisiana singer Tommy McLain has been a legend in his home state since his sweetly mournful cover of Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams" became a major hit in 1966, and he's won a cult following in America and the United Kingdom for his bittersweet swamp pop gems.
Tommy McLain (born March 15, 1940 in Jonesville, Louisiana, USA) is an American swamp pop musician, best known as a singer but who also plays keyboards, drums, bass guitar, fiddle and bagpipe. In 1966, McLain recorded the song "Sweet Dreams", which hit #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Tommy McLain. Actor: Road House. Swamp pop musician Tommy McLain was born on March 15, 1940 in Jonesville, Louisiana. He first started singing at family parties and began playing bass guitar at age five. In addition to singing and playing bass guitar, McLain also plays drums, fiddle, bagpipes, and keyboards. Tommy was highly influenced by the Louisiana sounds of Little Richard, Fats Domino ...
The year was 1966 That was my year Hello, my name is Tommy McLain I had a solid gold record in 1966 A song entitled, “Sweet Dreams of You” Every airline, every major airline I flew Not only was I flying on airplanes I was doing all the major network TV shows Glory be to the father, and to the son and to the holy spirit As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be World without end ...
Mar 22, 2024 · Local musicians including CC Adcock, Tommy McLain, Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph and Rockin' Dopsie Jr. add a heaping dose of South Louisiana spice to the revamped cult classic "Road House."
Nov 10, 2022 · NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with swamp pop artist Tommy McLain about releasing a new album for the first time in 40 years and what the genre means to him.
Apr 20, 2022 · Swamp Pop legend and unsung Louisiana music hero Tommy McLain will release his first album in over 40 years this summer. This announcement comes with today’s release of title track “ I Ran Down Every Dream, ” a co-write/duet between McLain and superfan Elvis Costello. I Ran Down Every Dream is the first album from the 82-year-old McLain ...
