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Tommy McLain was a pivotal Louisiana singer-songwriter known for his raw, soulful voice and evergreen contributions to the Gulf Coast blues and country scene. Born in Jonesville, Louisiana on March 15, 1940, McLain's career spanned decades, influencing generations of artists who followed his path from small-town stages to national charts. While best known for his 1966 hit “Sweet Dreams” — a track that climbed to #15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #7 in Canada, and earned attention across the UK — McLain remained a steadfast figure in Southern roots music. His late-career resurgence included the 2022 Yep Roc Records release “I Ran Down Every Dream,” a comeback project produced by CC Adcock with co-writes from Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, along with the 2024 reissue of his self-released 2003 classic “Moving to Heaven.”