The legendary actor Robert Redford passed away today at the age of 89 at his home in Utah. In tribute today’s Forgotten 45 at 3:45 is from his film “Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid” from B.J. Thomas it’s “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”.
The Hollywood icon starred in films like “All the President’s Men,” “The Way We Were,” “Indecent Proposal,” “Out of Africa,” “Ordinary People,” and many others. He was also an award-winning director of films such as “A River Runs Through It” and “The Legend of Bagger Vance.”
“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” was released in 1969 and received mixed reviews at the time, but over the decades it’s status as a classic has been cemented. Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the movie “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” became the first #1 hit of the 70’s and won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
Remembering the great Robert Redford with clips from the movie it’s “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”. The Forgotten 45 at 3:45 is sponsored by Honey Creek Furniture in Manchester, Eastern Iowa’s fastest growing La-Z-Boy store. honeycreekfurniture.com.
