Among his most-recognized songs was the hit “Sad Eyes.” Although never losing his love for music, sadly, John recently passed away at 79 years old. According to Rolling Stone, John’s son ...

“Sad Eyes” marked his final major hit, but it was far from his first. In 1972, John's rendition of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" held the No. 3 spot on the charts for three weeks. Over the course ...