{"id":2679,"date":"2024-10-29T00:54:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T19:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2024-10-29T01:00:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T20:00:42","slug":"the-love-boat-crooner-jack-jones-dies-aged-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/the-love-boat-crooner-jack-jones-dies-aged-86\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Love Boat\u2019 crooner Jack Jones dies aged 86"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jack Jones, the legendary\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.stories.newsner.com\/category\/music\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">balladeer<\/a>\u00a0whose silky voice made every episode of\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.newsner.com\/tag\/the-love-boat\/\">The Love Boat<\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u201cexciting and new,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.newsner.com\/tag\/leukemia\/\">died<\/a> October 23, 2024, at age 86. Jones\u2019 iconic career spanned over six decades, captivating audiences worldwide with his velvety voice and remarkable stage presence\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-4c7b982213ef60172f3b0c7d9bd2a1b2\" class=\"newsner-4c7b982213ef60172f3b0c7d9bd2a1b2 newsner-bluebillywig_instream\">\n<div id=\"newsner-1779261695\" class=\"newsner-bluebillywig_instream\">\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"bb-iawr-newsner_english_playout-1601396675571335\" class=\"bb_iawr\">\n<div id=\"bb-wr-newsner_english_playout-1601396675571335\" class=\"bb-media bb_wrapper bb-muted bb-phase-init bb-mode-video bb-pendingplay\" data-flags=\"{}\" data-softembargoremainingtime=\"0\" data-sid=\"hIlZ9qez1aO3\" data-isready=\"true\" data-autoplaynextremainingtime=\"0\">\n<div class=\"bb-layer bb-content-layer\">\n<div class=\"bb-fitme bb-timeline-layer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2681\" src=\"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jhe.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"533\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-layer bb-subtitle-layer\">\n<div class=\"bb-subtitledisplay\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">Born in Hollywood, California, Jack Jones emerged as a vocal powerhouse during the 1960s, quickly making a name for himself in both jazz and pop music. His baritone voice seamlessly navigated between rich, soulful lows and crisp resonant highs, bringing a unique charm to every song he performed.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-fad0fc39e800d18d88a03618978c37d8\" class=\"newsner-fad0fc39e800d18d88a03618978c37d8 newsner-incide_content_once\">\n<div id=\"newsner-84666421\" class=\"newsner-incide_content_once\">\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails\" class=\"trc_related_container trc_spotlight_widget tbl-trecs-container trc_elastic trc_elastic_thumbnails-mid\" data-placement-name=\"Mid Article Thumbnails\">\n<div class=\"trc_rbox_container\">\n<div id=\"trc_wrapper_4981490200\" class=\"trc_rbox thumbnails-mid trc-content-sponsored\">\n<div id=\"trc_header_4981490200\" class=\"trc_rbox_header trc_rbox_border_elm\">\n<div class=\"trc_header_ext\">\n<div class=\"logoDiv link-attribution\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"outer_4981490200\" class=\"trc_rbox_outer\">\n<div id=\"rbox-t2m\" class=\"trc_rbox_div trc_rbox_border_elm\">\n<div id=\"internal_trc_4981490200\">\n<div class=\"videoCube trc_spotlight_item origin-default textItem thumbnail_top videoCube_1_child syndicatedItem trc-first-recommendation trc-spotlight-first-recommendation trc_excludable\" data-item-id=\"~~V1~~3074928029733246154~~BjSvntoqfxLCGCMu3ATmrKkt1PpYA7muJv6WQ6IO1zp9_9IWyVTZYEw3zPc60dwzHu_TYvngZ3fIkOCpr71_kAqE0_yL1hRu0U20mv8_l17DRZJkUa90lhbR-A55NYZZtu91UNBPQCPv8scm7URdZ_KNmpGgbZY-nKBf9HnNjBd8ufVg2xs1GrDF5XyAkjePms4XK7wTjkw2qlYHL94s4A\" data-item-title=\"Up to 15% off Club Med Serre Chevalier\" data-item-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.taboola.com\/libtrc\/static\/thumbnails\/ef1178951df9279330478a3d96ecd4f1.jpg\" data-item-syndicated=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">His rise to stardom started in 1961 when he was on leave from his duty with the U.S. Air Force Reserve and recorded his first hit song, \u201cLollipops and Roses.\u201d \u201cIt really is nuts,\u201d Jones said in a 2016 interview with <\/span><a style=\"font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/lasvegasmagazine.com\/interviews\/qa\/2016\/oct\/14\/qa-jack-jones-smith-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Las Vegas Magazine<\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">. \u201cWhile I was on two weeks leave after active duty I went into the studio and made \u2018Lollipops and Roses.\u2019 By the time I got out after six months of active duty, \u2018Lollipops and Roses\u2019 was a hit. Then it won a Grammy in \u201961\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-977713634\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\">\n<div id=\"ad-modul_intext_157899_1\" class=\"ad-space\" data-google-query-id=\"CPGh3-7rsYkDFd89BgAd14Eh_g\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/125128856\/en_newsner_com\/modul_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-5faa01858beaf0f51bbc7cce3a7bb09e\" class=\"newsner-5faa01858beaf0f51bbc7cce3a7bb09e newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>The song was even used on the closing credits of a\u00a0<em>Mad Men<\/em>\u00a0episode.<\/p>\n<p>In 1964, Jones earned his second Grammy for \u201cWives and Lovers,\u201d a song with lyrics that brought him quite a bit of grief with feminists over the years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince it\u2019s a politically incorrect song, I start it out with a disclaimer,\u201d Jones told the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/archives\/la-xpm-1993-12-03-ca-63654-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LA Times<\/a>. Adapting his music to a more demanding generation, Jones switched up the lyrics, replacing the opening line \u201cHey little girl, do your hair, fix your makeup,\u201d with \u201cHey, little boy, cap your teeth, fix your hairpiece.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jones added, \u201cIt\u2019s now part of history, it won a Grammy, and I meant no harm when I did it. It made my career and I\u2019m grateful for that.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-cd75a3ac9c54a67cd58da2be451f47d2\" class=\"newsner-cd75a3ac9c54a67cd58da2be451f47d2 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Later, the actor\/singer reached millions of listeners when he sang the theme on the TV show,\u00a0<em>The Love Boat<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In 1977, Jones was invited to record the catchy theme song for\u00a0<em>The Love Boat,\u00a0<\/em>the hit TV series (1977 to 1986) that featured several\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/list\/ls003505129\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">superstar<\/a> guests, including Tom Hanks, Anette Funicello, Frankie Avalon, Michael J. Fox, Kathy Bates and so many more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Known for his rich baritone and flawless delivery, Jones brought the perfect blend of warmth and charm to the song, inviting viewers to set sail on a journey filled with romance and possibility.<\/p>\n<p>The song became the heart of the series, perfectly encapsulating the sense of adventure that viewers could expect in each episode.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-899ab4d17268db42c9b3415d3a45b4fb\" class=\"newsner-899ab4d17268db42c9b3415d3a45b4fb newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cBecause of\u00a0<em>The Love Boat<\/em>\u00a0theme, everything was great on ships after that,\u201d Jones told Las Vegas magazine. \u201cI did six weeks a year. They gave me the best suite on the ship, and it was the S.S. Norway. We just had a great time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Jones collaborated with several renowned composers and arrangers, producing unforgettable renditions of classic songs. His wide-ranging repertoire, spanning jazz standards, Broadway tunes, and pop ballads, demonstrated his versatility and artistry. He effortlessly brought songs to life, leaving audiences moved with each performance.<\/p>\n<p>Jones commitment to musical excellence appeared to outweigh his dedication to relationships. Before marrying Eleanora Jung in 2009, the star wed and divorced five women, including a two-year coupling with the former Bond Girl Jill St. John (1967 to 1969).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-passed-peacefully\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Passed peacefully\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>On October 23, 2024, Jones died in hospital \u201cafter battling leukemia for well over two years,\u201d Jones\u2019 manager, Milton B. Suchin, told\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2024\/10\/24\/jack-jones-dead-love-boat-theme\/75830143007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">USA TODAY<\/a>. The suave singer \u201cpassed peacefully holding hands with his Eleonora, his wife of 15 years, and his beloved toy poodle Ivy.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-d6b10343e2b4092cf9d9bbb073e847dc\" class=\"newsner-d6b10343e2b4092cf9d9bbb073e847dc newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>With news of his passing, fans, fellow musicians, and critics have flooded social media with tributes to the superstar artist. Many recall his humility and kindness, noting how he always had time for his fans and colleagues. Musicians worldwide have expressed sorrow over his loss, acknowledging him as not only a great artist but also a kind-hearted mentor and friend.<\/p>\n<p>Following the sad news, Princess Cruises \u2013\u00a0<em>The Love Boat<\/em>\u00a0used the MS Pacific Princess as its stage \u2013 shared a heartwarming post on X, expressing its grief: \u201cWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Jack Jones, the iconic voice behind \u2018The Love Boat\u2019 theme song. Jack\u2019s voice will always be part of our journey and the memories of our guests. We celebrate his life and the joy he brought to our Princess family. Forever in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jill Whelan, who played the captain\u2019s daughter Vicki Stubing on the show, shares a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1282272229414168&amp;set=a.487519305556135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0tribute to her \u201cfriend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy friend Jack. How lucky I was to call you that. I will miss your friendship, your great sense of humor, and that impeccable voice. Sing with the angels my friend,\u201d writes the 58-year-old actor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-af920eb1aa46296731a1159e30d654ad\" class=\"newsner-af920eb1aa46296731a1159e30d654ad newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Fans also shared their condolences, many praising his timeless talents. One user wrties, \u201cSo grateful for Jack\u2019s music that filled so many hearts with love!\u201d And a second\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RealChrisCotts\/status\/1849633302434496784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tweets<\/a>, \u201cWell, dammit. Jack Jones died\u2026Absolutely one of the smoothest voices in pop from the 1960s onward. And even if you think you\u2019ve never heard him sing, I bet you have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another netizen adds, \u201cRest peacefully Jack Jones\u2026and shout out to one of the greatest theme songs ever!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jones leaves an indelible mark on the industry, inspiring younger generations of singers and musicians to pursue authentic expression through music.<\/p>\n<p>Rest in peace, Jack Jones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jack Jones, the legendary\u00a0balladeer\u00a0whose silky voice made every episode of\u00a0The Love Boat\u00a0\u201cexciting and new,\u201d\u00a0died October 23, 2024, at age 86. 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