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    Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and...
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  • soul musician Solomon Burke. Solomon Burke – 1962 (Apollo 498) Reissued 1964 (Kenwood KLP-498) Reissued 2000 (P-Vine) Solomon Burke's Greatest Hits –...
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  • Cry to Me (category Solomon Burke songs)
    Russell") and first recorded by American soul singer Solomon Burke in 1961. Released in 1962, it was Burke's second single to appear in both Billboard magazine's...
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  • Proud Mary (category Solomon Burke songs)
    singles to peak at No. 2 for the group. Later that year, R&B singer Solomon Burke released a rendition on Bell Records that reached No. 15 on the Billboard...
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  • Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (category Solomon Burke songs)
    Bert Berns, Solomon Burke, and Jerry Wexler, and originally recorded by Burke under the production of Berns at Atlantic Records in 1964. Burke's version charted...
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  • Rock 'N Soul is a 1964 studio album by Grammy Award winning musician Solomon Burke. The album contained seven top 100 hits. Originally released on LP on...
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  • Didn't Have a Dime (to Play the Jukebox)"). Berns's early work with Solomon Burke brought him to the attention of Atlantic label chiefs Ahmet Ertegun...
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  • If You Need Me (category Solomon Burke songs)
    originally recorded by Wilson Pickett. It was made into a bigger hit by Solomon Burke, who sent the song to #2 on the R&B charts that year. The song was written...
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    runner Solomon Burke (1940–2010), American recording artist Solomon S. Calhoon (1838–1908), justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi Solomon Elimimian...
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  • Valley" is a 1962 R&B song written by Bert Berns and Solomon Burke and originally recorded by Solomon Burke. It was released on Atlantic as a B-side to "I'm...
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    those to identify Solomon Burke as a key figure in the emergence of soul music, and Atlantic Records as the key record label. Burke's early 1960s songs...
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    The album featured appearances from blues singers Koko Taylor and Solomon Burke. In December 1996, the group appeared in the Christmas episode of TV...
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    After producing the Grammy-award-winning album Don't Give Up on Me by Solomon Burke, Henry produced additional records and in 2006 opened up a home studio...
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    1999. Other veteran recording artists such as rhythm and blues singers Solomon Burke, Bettye LaVette and Marianne Faithfull have signed to Anti- after leaving...
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    (born 1961), Australian actor Sinéad Burke (born 1990), Irish writer, academic and disability activist Solomon Burke (1936/40–2010), American soul singer...
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    recording of his performance of "Don't Give Up On Me" (originally by Solomon Burke), which was featured in an episode of The O.C. He also has a video for...
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    John Lee Hooker, Mahalia Jackson and soul singers such as Al Green and Solomon Burke. Pyro credited a former American friend with a great taste in music...
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    Foster ("When It Don't Come Easy"), Joan Osborne ("What You Are"), Solomon Burke ("Up to the Mountain"), Miranda Lambert ("Getting Ready"), and Drew...
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    develop the growth of soul music, with artists such as Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Percy Sledge, Aretha Franklin and Wilson...
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    singer Solomon Burke arrived at Jerry Wexler's office unannounced. Wexler was a fan of Burke's and had long wanted to sign him so when Burke told Wexler...
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  • Belly in 1934 substitutes "Shreveport jail" for "Birmingham jail". Solomon Burke and Bert Berns borrowed some of the song's lyrics and melody for their...
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  • Gill, Rhonda Vincent, Vestal Goodman, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Solomon Burke, and George Jones are among those who have recorded her songs. Her songs...
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    one point, Fischer was the opening act for the Byrds, Iron Butterfly, Solomon Burke, and Bo Diddley. His relationship with Zappa came to an abrupt end after...
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  • Don't Give Up on Me (album) (category Solomon Burke albums)
    Don't Give Up on Me is a studio album by American R&B/Soul singer Solomon Burke, recorded and released in 2002 on Fat Possum Records. The album won the...
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  • American soul musician Solomon Burke and Dutch rock group De Dijk. Released via Universal Music Group, it was the last recording of Burke's life, featuring English...
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  • None of Us Are Free (category Solomon Burke songs)
    'message' song on the album" In 2002, a version was recorded by soul singer Solomon Burke on his album Don't Give Up On Me. The track featured The Blind Boys...
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    Annie - Free The Children King Solomon - Solomon Burke (1968) I'm in Love - Wilson Pickett (1968) I Wish I Knew - Solomon Burke (1968) Soulful - Dionne Warwick...
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    City for artists such as Garnet Mimms, The Drifters, Jerry Butler, Solomon Burke and, later, Warwick's solo recordings, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley...
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  • Up to the Mountain (MLK Song) (category Solomon Burke songs)
    before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee. Originally recorded by Solomon Burke in 2006 and Griffin herself in 2007, it has found greater prominence...
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  • Got to Get You Off My Mind (category Solomon Burke songs)
    single written and performed by Solomon Burke. The single was produced by Jerry Wexler, and was the most successful of Burke's long career, becoming his highest-charting...
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