Robert John, the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit "Sad Eyes," died on Monday, Feb. 24. He was 79.

Michael Pedrick, John’s son, confirmed his father’s death to Rolling ... “Sad Eyes” wasn’t the first song John and Tobin went with. Another recording was picked up by the small label ...

By Rania Aniftos Robert John, a singer-songwriter whose inimitable voice lent itself to a number of Billboard Hot 100 hits including “Sad Eyes” and ... of his death to Rolling Stone.

Robert John, the singer who hit No. 1 in 1979 with "Sad Eyes," has died. He was 79. The news was confirmed to Rolling Stone by ... The follow-up single "Only Time" stalled outside of the Top ...

Singer-songwriter Robert John, who topped the Billboard charts in 1979 with the moody ballad, “Sad Eyes,” died Feb 24. He was 79. The crooner’s son, Michael Pedrick, confirmed his father’s ...

John achieved two more minor hits in 1980 with 'Lonely Eyes' and 'Hey There Lonely Girl.' He previously told Rolling Stone: 'I look at the charts and see my name, but I still have trouble ...

The singer-songwriter, who began his career at just 12 years old, also had a Top 10 hit with a version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" ...