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Arthur Alexander

voc, 1940-1993 US, Sheffield, Alabama
Singer / Songwriter of R&B/Soul and Blues
A.k.a. Arthur Alexander Jr. Boy (28) June Alexander

Arthur Alexander (May 10, 1940 – June 9, 1993) was an American country songwriter and soul singer. 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." Alexander wrote songs publicized by such stars as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, Tina Turner and Jerry Lee Lewis.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Blues
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Anna (Go To Him) on Anna by Arthur Alexander
Soldier Of Love on Anna by Arthur Alexander
You Better Move On - LP Version, stereo on A Shot of Rhythm and Blues by Arthur Alexander
A Shot of Rhythm and Blues on A Shot of Rhythm and Blues by Arthur Alexander
You Better Move On - Single Version on A Shot of Rhythm and Blues by Arthur Alexander
You Better Listen to Me on Bill Haney's Atlanta Soul Brotherhood by Various Artists
Where Have You Been on A Shot of Rhythm and Blues by Arthur Alexander
Burning Love - Remastered on Arthur Alexander by Arthur Alexander
The Wanderer on Anna by Arthur Alexander
Lover Please on Anna by Arthur Alexander

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
A Shot Of Rhythm & BluesArthur Alexander2017Compil.
Lay Down Your ArmsArthur Alexander2016Compil.
You Better Move OnArthur Alexander2016Album
Lonely Just Like Me: The Final ChapterArthur Alexander2008Compil.
Speak To Me Of Love / Baby BabyArthur Alexander2003Single
The Monument YearsArthur Alexander2001Compil.
Rainbow Road: The Warner Bros RecordingsArthur Alexander1994Compil.
Lonely Just Like MeArthur Alexander1993Album
The Ultimate Arthur AlexanderArthur Alexander1993Compil.
The GreatestArthur Alexander1989Compil.
Soldier Of LoveArthur Alexander1987Compil.
A Shot Of Rhythm And SoulArthur Alexander1982Compil.
Are You Lonely For Me / Anna (Go To Him)Freddie Scott And Arthur Alexander1980Single
Hound Dog Man's Gome HomeArthur Alexander1977Single
Sharing The Night Together / She'll Throw Stones At YouArthur Alexander1976Single
Every Day I Have To Cry Some / Everybody Needs Somebody To LoveArthur Alexander1975Single
Lover Please / They'll Do It Every TimeArthur Alexander1973Single
Mr. John / You Got Me Knockin'Arthur Alexander1972Single
I'm Comin' Home / It Hurts To Want It So BadArthur Alexander1972Single
Arthur AlexanderArthur Alexander1972Album
Burning Love / It Hurts To Want It So BadArthur Alexander1972Single
Bye Bye LoveArthur Alexander1969Single
Cry Like A BabyArthur Alexander1969Single
I Need You Baby / Spanish HarlemArthur Alexander1968Single
Set Me Free / Love's Where Life BeginsArthur Alexander1968Single
I Wanna Know Your Name / Sharing The Night TogetherThe Intruders, Arthur Alexander1967Single
(Baby) For YouArthur Alexander1966Single
(Baby) For YouArthur Alexander1966Single
Show Me The Road / Turn Around (And Try Me)Arthur Alexander1966Single
You Better Move On / Anna (Go To Him)Arthur Alexander1965Single
Detroit City / You Don't CareArthur Alexander1965Single
Black Knight / Ole John AmosArthur Alexander1964Single
You're The Reason / Go Home GirlArthur Alexander1963Single
Alexander The GreatArthur Alexander1963Single
Arthur AlexanderArthur Alexander1963Single
Dream Girl / I Wonder Where You Are TonightArthur Alexander1963Single
Baby Baby / Pretty Girls EverywhereArthur Alexander1963Single
Where Did Sally Go / Keep Her Guessin'Arthur Alexander1963Single
You Better Move OnArthur Alexander1962Album
Soldier Of Love / Where Have You Been (All My Life)Arthur Alexander1962Single
You Better Move OnArthur Alexander1962Single
Anna (Go To Him) / I Hang My Head And CryArthur Alexander1962Single
You Better Move OnArthur Alexander1962Single
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