William Bell

William Bell
Born: Jul 16, 1939 in Memphis, TN
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Soul, Country-Soul, Northern Soul, Southern Soul
Biography: A principal architect of the Stax/Volt sound, singer/composer William Bell remains best known for his classic "You Don't Miss Your Water," one of the quintessential soul records to emerge from the Memphis scene. Born William Yarborough on July 16, 1939, he cut his teeth backing Rufus Thomas, and in 1957 ...Read full biography
The Soul of a Bell
Released: 1967
Label: Rhino Atlantic
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William Bell's history illustrates just how singles-oriented soul was in the 1960s. Though he'd enjoyed a hit in 1961 with "You Don't Miss Your Water," it wasn't until 1967 that Stax finally released his ...Read full review
The Soul Of A Bell [Bonus Tracks]
Released: 2002
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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William Bell's history illustrates just how singles-oriented soul was in the 1960s. Though he'd enjoyed a hit in 1961 with "You Don't Miss Your Water," it wasn't until 1967 that Stax finally released his ...Read full review
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