Billy Paul
Soul singer of 'Me and Mrs. Jones'
Born
December 1st, 1934
90 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1934, one of the noted soul singers, achieved fame with the hit single 'Me and Mrs. Jones' in 1972, which reached number one on the Billboard chart. His career began in the 1950s, performing with various artists and recording with notable labels. Active throughout the 60s and 70s, Paul's work featured elements of jazz and R&B, contributing to the soul genre's evolution. He produced several albums during his career, with many songs reflecting social themes and personal narratives. Continued to perform and record into the later years of life, leaving a lasting influence on the soul music scene.
Achieved number one hit with 'Me and Mrs. Jones'
Released the album '360 Degrees of Billy Paul'
Collaborated with Gamble and Huff
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