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Timmy Thomas (born 13 November 1944, Evansville, Indiana[1]) 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 the Goldwax Records label. He had little solo success until he moved to Glades Records in Miami, Florida, and in late 1972 he 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.[citation needed] The record topped the Billboard R&B chart, made the top three in the Billboard Hot 100, and Top Ten in many other countries including the UK.[1] This disc sold over two million copies.[1] He also was part of a group called Phillip & The Faithfuls, which also included the singer Phillip Reynolds, releasing material for the Goldwax imprint, including 'Love Me', 'What'Cha Gonna Do' and 'If You Love Her' (all in 1964). He then became a session musician in Memphis, continuing to release solo sides for Goldwax, including 'Have Some Boogaloo' and 'It's My Life'. in 1967. In 1970, he had switched label to the Climax imprint, recording one side called 'What's Bothering Me' in 1970. Relocating to Miami, Florida, in 1972, Timmy signed to the Glades Records imprint, where, later that year, he released his classic 'Why Can't We Live Together' b/w 'Funky Me'. 'Why Can't We Live Together' topped the Billboard R&B chart, made the top three in the Billboard Hot 100, and Top Ten in many other countries including the U.K., incidentally, being one of the first singles to feature the use of a drum machine. In total, the song sold over two million copies and was covered by the British Soul singer, Sade in 1984 on her 'Diamond Life' album.