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Biography

Coahoma County, Mississippi (1942 – 2001)

James Carr (June 13, 1942 - January 7, 2001) came to prominence as a soul singer during the mid-1960s. He has often been recognized as one of that era’s greatest vocalists, placing him alongside an elite list that includes Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Born in Coahoma County, Mississippi in 1942, Carr’s family had moved to Memphis when he was still a young child. It was here that he discovered music through the sound of Gospel, listening to artists such as Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers.

Top Tracks

1	The Dark End Of The Street	155
2	Pouring Water On A Drowning Man	75
3	That's What I Want To Know	62
4	These Ain't Raindrops	57
5	You've Got My Mind Messed Up	51
6	Coming Back To Me Baby	42
7	Lovable Girl	34
8	Love Attack	32
8	A Man Needs A Woman	32
10	These Arms of Mine	30
11	A Losing Game	29
12	She's Better Than You	26
12	Forgetting You	26
12	I'm Going For Myself	26
15	I Don't Want To Be Hurt Anymore	25