About Dick Thomas
Lived 1915 – 2003 (aged 88). Dick Thomas was an American singer-songwriter, fiddler and singing cowboy.
Richard Thomas Goldhahn (September 4, 1915 – November 22, 2003), known professionally as Dick Thomas, was an American singing cowboy, songwriter, and musician. He was best known for his 1945 single "Sioux City Sue", a Number One country hit and No. 16 pop hit that year which later became a country music standard and was included in a Gene Autry movie. Thomas was married to the former Maria McGarrigan from 1935 to her death in 1989. They had four sons and two daughters.
Discography Year Song Peak chart positions US Country US1945"Sioux City Sue"116"Honestly"4—1948"The Beaut from Butte"13—1949"The Sister of Sioux City Sue"12—
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Thomas?
American musician (1915-2003)
When was Dick Thomas born?
Dick Thomas was born on 4 September 1915.
When did Dick Thomas die?
Dick Thomas died on 22 November 2003.
What was Dick Thomas's occupation?
Dick Thomas was a singer-songwriter, fiddler and singing cowboy.
What nationality was Dick Thomas?
Dick Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Thomas (singer)
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