David Thompson (singer)

David Thompson (April 4, 1950 – November 9, 2010) was a Canadian country music singer. Thirteen of Thompson's singles made the RPM Country Tracks charts, including the number one single "I Never Figured on This."[1] In 1984, Thompson became the lead singer of Thunder Road. His band members included Sean Borton, Darryl Murray, Bob Rogowski, and Boyd Faulconer.

David Thompson
BornApril 4, 1950
OriginCanada
DiedNovember 9, 2010(2010-11-09) (aged 60)
Aylmer, Ontario
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger
Years active1978–1987

Thompson died on November 9, 2010, in Aylmer, Ontario, at the age of 60.[2]

Discography

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Singles

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Year Single Peak positions
CAN Country CAN AC
1978 "Right to the End" 27
"Midnight Cowboy" 31
"Rachel I'm Just Not That Strong" 6
1979 "I Can't Help It" 31
"Losers Bar & Grill" 21
1980 "My Broken Old Heart" 10
1981 "Caught by Your Call" 26 28
"I Never Figured on This" 1
1982 "You Never Really Loved Me" 15
"Giving Up Easy" 25
1983 "What's He Doin' at the Door?" 14
"Nothing Left to Say, but Goodbye" 24
1984 "Why Do You Love to Torture Me" 58

References

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  1. ^ "RPM Country Tracks for December 26, 1981". RPM. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  2. ^ Country Music Association of Ontario (June 7, 2017). "Ontario's Country Music Pioneers: David Thompson". Country Music Association. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.