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Born October 12th, 1935 Key Tracks "Soul Man," "Hold On, I'm Comin'," "Part Time Love" Influenced Al Green, Teddy Pendergrass, Bruce Springsteen

"You have to put something in it to make them move," said Sam Moore, half of the Sixties R&B duo Sam and Dave. Moore boasts a scratchy voice with incredible range — all honey-sweet soul and raw sexuality, gutbucket blues and gritty rock. He met fellow struggling club singer Dave Prater on the Miami R&B circuit in 1961; their partnership spawned supercharged classics such as "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'." Guitarist Steve Cropper says that Moore was holding back even on those songs: "There was a dynamic space between Sam and Dave, a wide margin as singers, and I think Sam had to tone down some," he says. Sam and Dave split for good in 1981; two years ago Moore released his first solo album in more than 35 years, featuring guest spots from Sting and Bruce Springsteen.

1. Soul Man
2. Hold On, I'm Comin'
3. Part Time Love
4. I Thank You
5. Soothe Me
6. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
7. Wrap It Up
8. Land of 1000 Dances
9. Sweet Soul Music
10. Gimmie Some Lovin'

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