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William Bell

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Also known as William Yarbrough

American soul singer and songwriter (b. 1939)

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1939-07-16

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soulstaxrhythm and bluesfunkSouthern Soul

William Bell (born 16 July 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter. As a performer, he is probably best known for his debut single 1961's "You Don't Miss Your Water" and 1968's top 10 hit in the UK "Private Number", a duet with Judy Clay. One of the finest of the Stax/Volt soul artists, he was, like Otis Redding, able to tell a story with great sincerity and flawless musicality. His song "You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til Your Well Runs Dry)" is a Memphis masterpiece. <a hre

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William Bell

Home page of William Bell, a R&B/Soul artist from College Park. In a distinguished career as a singer, songwriter and producer, William Bell has come to define the essence of “soul.” Born in Memphis but based in Atlanta since 1970. William won his first G

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
William
Family name
Bell
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Memphis
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
blues
Instrument
voice
Record label
Stax Records
Official website
www.williambell.com
Image
William Bell soul singer 1971.JPG
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copyright representative
Broadcast Music, Inc.
date of birth
1939-01-16
different from
William Bell
start of work period
1957-00-00
birth name
William Yarbrough
pseudonym
William Bell
Commons category
William Bell (singer)
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