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RIP Jack Jones

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RIP Jack Jones

Anyone who spent Saturday nights cruising the high seas with Princess ships and Captain Stubing and the gang, take a knee. We regret to inform you that Jack Jones, who sang the beloved and world-renowned theme song for “The Love Boat,” has passed away.

Jack Jones Performs On Stage
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While his earliest days in the music industry were recording demos for Don Raye, Jones first found his own fame in the 1960s as a singer who dominated the easy-listening genre. He topped the Billboard chart with three No. 1 singles: “The Race is On,” “The Impossible Dream,” and “Lady.” Additional accolades include two Grammy Awards and five nominations, and several silver screen credits, including Airplane II: The Sequel and American Hustle. His final album was released in 2021 and was called Every Other Day I Have the Blues.

Jack Jones battled leukemia for two years before his passing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Rancho Mirage, CA. He was 86 years old.

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