Timmy Thomas (born 13 November 1944, in Evansville, Indiana) is an American R&B singer, keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer, best known for the hit song, "Why Can't We Live Together?" Thomas first attracted interest for his work as an accompanist with Donald Byrd and Cannonball Adderley, before working as a session musician in Memphis, Tennessee, and releasing singles on Goldwax Records. He had little solo success until he moved to Glades Records in Miami, Florida, and in late 1972 released "Why Can't We Live Together?". This was a memorable and heartfelt message song distinguished by its soulful organ, stripped-down production with a simple drum machine, and impassioned vocals. The record topped the Billboard R&B charts, made the top three in the Billboard Hot 100, and Top Ten in many other countries including the UK.
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