by Mark JW Graham – Vocal Coach in Nottingham, UK | Book Now
Sam Moore – the soul man – was a fantastic soul singer who most of you will have heard, often without realising. He was born October 12th 1935 and died recently on January 10th 2025.
He was most famous for being part of the soul duo, Sam and Dave. They were active from 1961 til 1981. Sam Moore was the higher of the two voices, and he was a huge influence on many aspiring soul singers of that era.
To commemorate his incredible voice I thought I’d simply send out a few of their greatest hits. Here are some live and in-studio versions of his songs.
Soul Man (Live)
This is by far the most famous of their songs, and showcases how epic his soul singing ability really was. He sits up at the 2nd bridge as comfortably as most male tenors sit into their chest voice. Incredible.
A few of you keen-eyed musos may also recognise many of the band members from the Blues Brothers line-up.
Hold On, I’m Coming (Live)
When something is wrong with my baby
This is a less well-known song, but shows how capable he was at singing ballads despite his voice sitting so high.
What a fabulous voice. I hope you’ve enjoyed diving into the back catalogue of one of the greatest singers of the last 100 years.
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Mark JW Graham - Mark is a high-end vocal coach and singing teacher based in Nottingham, UK.
Certified in Speech Level Singing, and with over 20 years of musical experience, he is known as the "go-to vocal coach" for singers wanting dramatic improvements in their singing voice in a short space of time.
Trusted by singers worldwide, Mark’s expertise as a coach, singer and musician helps clients transform their voices and raise their musicianship to new levels.
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