Dick Thomas | |
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 Publicity photo of Thomas | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Thomas Goldhahn[1] |
| Born | September 4, 1915 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | November 22, 2003 (aged 88) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, singing cowboy |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, fiddle |
| Years active | 1945–1953 |
| Labels | Musicraft, National, Decca |
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.[2] Thomas was married to the former Maria McGarrigan from 1935 to her death in 1989. They had four sons and two daughters.[2]
