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“In Performance at The White House – Memphis Soul”

Written by admin on April 17, 2013 – 2:13 pm -

In Performance at The White House - Memphis SoulPBS’s latest “In Performance at The White House” show has celebrated Memphis soul music, with contributions from Sam Moore, Eddie Floyd, Mavis Staples, Charlie Musselwhite, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Justin Timberlake, Ben Harper, William Bell, the Alabama Shakes, Steve Cropper, and 21-year-old Joshua Ledet, whose duet with Sam Moore on “Soul Man” kicked off the entertainment.

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Song of the Week #48 – “Soul Man”

Written by admin on April 4, 2011 – 6:29 am -

This week’s Song of the Week is Sam & Dave’s signature hit “Soul Man.”

“Soul Man” was released on single in August 1967, backed with “May I Baby,” and also appeared on their third album “Soul Men,” released in October of the same year.

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Happy 75th Birthday Sam Moore

Written by admin on October 12, 2010 – 6:30 am -

Sam Moore of 60s soul duo Sam & Dave celebrates his 75th birthday today.

Sam was born Samuel David Hicks on October 12, 1935 in Winchester, Georgia and began his career on the gospel music circuit in the 1950s. It was while working at a club in Miami in 1961 that he met Dave Prater and shortly after formed the duo Sam & Dave.

Sam Moore 75th birthday

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