Tom Jans date of birth:

February 9, 1948

How old was Tom Jans when died?

36

When did Tom Jans die?

March 25, 1984

Where did Tom Jans die?

Drug Overdose

What is Tom Jans nationality?

American

What is Tom Jans's occupation?

Singer-songwriter, musician

Tom Jans claim to fame:

his song "Lovin' Arms"

What genre is Tom Jans's work?

Folk, pop

What instruments does Tom Jans play?

Vocals, guitar, piano

Short Biography

Tom Jans (February 9, 1948 – March 25, 1984) was an American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from San Jose, California. He is perhaps best known for his song "Loving Arms" (also known as "Lovin' Arms"), which has been performed and recorded by dozens of artists and bands, initially by Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge, and later by Dobie Gray, Elvis Presley, Dixie Chicks, Natalie Cole, Olivia Newton-John, Petula Clark, Jon English, Livingston Taylor, Etta James, Millie Jackson, Jody Miller, The Beautiful South and The Cats, among many others.