"Soul Man", recorded by Sam & Dave (Samuel David Moore & Dave Prater) in 1967, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.

The song was performed by Lou Reed and Sam Moore on the soundtrack to the 1986 comedy film Soul Man, supported by a music video. This version reached number 30 in the UK Singles Chart.

Released as a single in August 1967, the song quickly became a #1 R&B hit and has come to epitomize the Memphis soul sound of the 1960s.

Soul Man by Sam & Dave song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position

Jan 12, 2025 · In honor of Sam Moore’s passing, today’s classic song of the day is Sam & Dave’s biggest hit, “Soul Man.” Released in September of 1967, “Soul Man” hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 …

On September 9, 1967, Sam & Dave continued their run of hits on Stax with the Isaac Hayes-David Porter composition and production ‘Soul Man.’

When the African-American singing duo of Sam & Dave recorded “Soul Man” in 1967 for the southern recording label, Memphis-based Stax Records, the song represented a message to America (and the …

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