SAM MOORE, the tenor half of the scorching soul duo Sam & Dave — known for indelible hits like “Soul Man,” “Hold On, I’m Comin’” "You Don't Know Like I Know," and “I Thank You” — died on Friday in Coral Gables, Fla. He was 89. The Guardian also has a good obit. Booker T. Jones spoke to RS about the legend.
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