Musician
United StatesUnited States

16 July 1939

William Bell

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William Bell (born 16 July 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter. As a performer, he is probably best known for his debut single 1961's "You Don't Miss Your Water" and 1968's top 10 hit in the UK "Private Number", a duet with Judy Clay.

One of the finest of the Stax/Volt soul artists, he was, like Otis Redding, able to tell a story with great sincerity and flawless musicality. His song "You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til Your Well Runs Dry)" is a Memphis masterpiece.

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Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

  1. 1967
  2. 1969
  3. 1971
  4. 1972
  5. 1973
  6. 1977
  7. 2006
  8. 2016

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