Soul Man

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Soul Man by Sam & Dave

About Soul Man

"Soul Man" is a classic 1967 soul and R&B song performed by Sam & Dave. Written and composed by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, the song became a defining hit for the soul genre, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts. Released in September 1967 as part of the album Soul Men, it remains one of the most iconic tracks of its era. The song was deeply inspired by the African-American Civil Rights Movement and the social turmoil of the 1960s. .

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About this song

Credited to: Sam & Dave
Album: Greatest Hits Ever · Track 43 of 51
Released: March 26, 2021
Duration: 2:34
On Last.fm: 416,041 listeners on Last.fm

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