Soul singer. Soulful singer. Singer who brought the music from his soul. Singer who made music almost spiritual as the tune and the words went deeper into the heart, and touched on the soul. Voice that called for a response from the heart.
Song writer of soulful songs, writer of who reached into the heart and beyond. Man whose music will live beyond him. Talent that does not die. Solomon Burke his physical body died early this morning, Sunday.
Solomon Burke was on a plane, arriving at the Amsterdam airport, on a flight from LA. He was on his way to perform in an Amsterdam club. He was 70 years old. His physical body died, but his music will not die.
Solomon Burke won a Grammy, was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, He wrote the song "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love," which is a pop music standard.. He wrote the song "Cry To Me," which is his best known song. He performed on stage for more than five decades.
Solomon Burke, R.I.P.