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Sam Moore: The Soul Man Makes A Comeback From Heroin

Richard Cromelin, Los Angeles Times, 26 October 1984

IN THE late '60s, Sam & Dave were right up there with Otis Redding as stars of Memphis' legendary Stax Records. Singles like 'Hold On, I'm Coming' and 'Soul Man' had taken the vocal duo from the soul charts to mainstream success.

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