James Carr
- Type: Vocalist
- Country: United States
- Born: June 13, 1942 in Coahoma, Mississippi, United States
- Died: 7 January 2001, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Active: 1942 - 2001
Biography
James Carr was an American soul singer widely regarded as one of the greatest and most emotive vocalists of the deep soul era. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, he began singing in gospel groups like The Harmony Echoes before signing with #Goldwax Records#. His career peaked in the mid-1960s with a string of powerful ballads, including his first hit, 'You Got My Mind Messed Up', and his definitive, iconic recording of 'The Dark End of the Street'. Though often compared to contemporaries like *Otis Redding*, Carr's career was hampered by a lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, which made him an enigmatic and tragic figure in soul music history.
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James Carr Discography
- You Got My Mind Messed Up (1967) - Album - rated 4.79/5
- A Man Needs a Woman (1968) - Album - rated 4.15/5
- The Complete Goldwax Singles (2001) - Compilation - rated 4.04/5