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The Soul Stirrers were an American gospel music group, whose career spans over eighty years. The group was a pioneer in the development of the quartet style of gospel, and a major influence on Soul, Doo wop, and the Motown sound, some of the secular music that owed much to gospel.
The Soul Stirrers, American gospel singers who were one of the first male quintets and one of the most enduring male groups. Several singers emerged from the group’s ranks to become influential rhythm-and-blues and soul singers, most notably Sam Cooke.
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The Soul Stirrers are a vocal group that began in Texas, singing pure gospel music. In 1951, 18 year old Sam Cooke joined the group, writing songs and singing lead. He left to...
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Jun 11, 2021 · Learn about the Soul Stirrers, one of the most influential gospel groups of the 20th century, who performed for 64 years and recorded with Sam Cooke and others. Discover their achievements, challenges, and impact on the music industry and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The songs sung are "I'm A Pilgrim," "He's Been A Shelter For Me," "I'm A Soldier," "He’ll Understand and Say ‘Well Done," and "Listen To The Angels."Reelin’ ...
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The Soul Stirrers were an American gospel music group, whose career spans over eighty years. The group was a pioneer in the development of the quartet style of gospel, and a major...
The Soul Stirrers were a pioneering gospel group that influenced R&B and soul music. Learn about their history, members, albums, songs and reviews on AllMusic.
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