Tom Jans

Tom Jans (1948–1983) was an American singer-songwriter from San Jose. He collaborated with Mimi Fariña and wrote the song "Loving Arms." His albums include Tom Jans, The Eyes of an Only Child and Dark Blonde.

From the review: born in San Jose in 1948; influenced by Hank Williams, flamenco and the Beatles according to the reviewer; dueted with Mimi Fariña in the late 1960s; wrote "Loving Arms"; released a self-titled record in 1974 and The Eyes of an Only Child on Columbia; records are now hard to find, with Japanese reissues occasionally available.

The DeBaser review praises Tom Jans's album The Eyes of an Only Child, highlighting songs such as "Gotta Move," "Inside of You," and "Struggle in Darkness." The reviewer recounts Jans's roots (born in San Jose in 1948), his collaboration with Mimi Fariña, and his authorship of "Loving Arms." Though the music is praised, the album is described as a commercial flop. The records are noted as hard to find, with Japanese reissues and vinyl occasionally appearing.

For:Fans of 1970s folk and country singer-songwriters, collectors of rare vinyl, listeners who like plaintive, literate songwriting.