Jim Gilstrap, whose voice became a fixture on some of the most memorable recordings of the past five decades, has died of natural causes. He was 79.
Gilstrap was the co-lead vocalist on the theme song for the sitcom “Good Times,” one of television’s most enduring opening themes.
He also sang the memorable opening lines on the Grammy Award-winning classic “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” featured on Stevie Wonder’s classic album “Talking Book.”
His recording credits include Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, Dolly Parton, Teddy Pendergrass, Stanley Clarke, Whitney Houston, George Benson, George Duke, The Brothers Johnson among many others.