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Also known as Arthur Alexander Jr.

American country songwriter and soul singer (1940–1993)

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Arthur Alexander (May 10, 1940 – June 9, 1993), born in Florence, Alabama, was perhaps one of the biggest stars to arise out of the American country-soul scene. Working with Muscle Shoals, a pioneering record label, Alexander's "You Better Move On" was the label's first hit and perhaps his best-known song, covered by The Rolling Stones. "Anna (Go to Him)" a US rhythm and blues Top Ten Hit (covered by The Beatles), "Soldier of Love" (covered by The Beatles <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Arthu

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Arthur
Family name
Q1511218
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Florence
Place of death
Nashville
Occupation
musician
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
voice
Record label
Elektra
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cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1940-05-10
date of death
1993-06-09
manner of death
natural causes
copyright representative
Broadcast Music, Inc.
start of work period
1960-00-00
name in native language
Arthur Alexander
short name
Артур Александер
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