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Arthur Alexander

American country songwriter and soul singer (1940-1993) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 53

Arthur Alexander was an American country-soul singer and songwriter. Jason Ankeny, music critic for AllMusic, said Alexander was a "country-soul pioneer" and that, though largely unknown, "his music is the stuff of genius, a poignant and deeply intimate body of work on par with the best of his contemporaries."

Arthur Alexander is read about 119 times a day, in 19 languages.

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Albums 4

ABA Shot of Rhythm and Blues2023 · 27 tracks
RRRainbow Road: The Warner Bros. Recordings1994 · 15 tracks
LMLonely Just Like Me1993 · 12 tracks
AEArthur Alexander (Expanded Edition)1972 · 18 tracks
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Anna (Go to Him)2023
A Shot of Rhythm and Blues2023
You Better Move On2020
You Better Move On - Single Version2023
Soldier Of Love2022
You Better Move On - LP Version, stereo2023
Burning Love - Remastered1972
You Better Listen to Me2011

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Alexander's songs were covered by such stars as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Otis Redding, Tina Turner, Pearl Jam, Rick Nelson and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 1993 · aged 53

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