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Solomon Burke

Data updated on 2025-02-07 08:16:37 UTC
Solomon Burke, the “King of Rock ’n’ Soul,” was a pioneering force in soul music whose influence spanned multiple genres and generations. Known for his powerful, resonant voice and magnetic stage presence, Burke fused gospel, R&B, and country into a unique sound that defined soul in the 1960s and beyond. Hits like “Cry to Me,” “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,” and “Got to Get You Off My Mind” showcased his emotional depth and versatility, cementing him as a soul music icon.

Burke’s impact didn’t stop with his own recordings; his music inspired legends like The Rolling Stones and influenced the development of soul and rock for decades. Revered as a preacher as well as a performer, he brought spiritual gravitas to his music, earning him the title of “Bishop of Soul.” With a career that spanned over 50 years, Burke left an indelible mark on music history, blending raw passion with profound soulfulness in a way that few could match. His legacy continues to echo in the voices of countless artists who follow in his footsteps, keeping the spirit of soul alive.

Genres

: soul soul blues

Total plays

950.7 million
Updated on 2025-02-07

Monthly listeners

2,247,794

Followers

279,989

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    36,467 listeners
  2. Australia
    34,886 listeners
  3. Netherlands
    28,423 listeners
  4. Australia
    29,980 listeners
  5. Australia
    25,262 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Cry to Me
Cry to Me
227,654,757 2:31 1964-01-01
Cry To Me
Cry To Me
227,654,757 2:34 2016-10-04
Cry to me
Cry to me
227,654,757 2:32 2015-01-26
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
43,302,497 2:45 1998-01-01
Don't Give Up On Me
Don't Give Up On Me
24,156,152 3:46 2002-01-01
Can't Nobody Love You
Can't Nobody Love You
18,542,099 2:34 1964-01-01
Can’t Nobody Love You
Can’t Nobody Love You
18,542,099 2:36 2022-11-18
None Of Us Are Free
None Of Us Are Free
14,256,830 5:29 2002-01-01
Presents for Christmas
Presents for Christmas
10,733,542 3:13 1968-01-01
Got to Get You Off My Mind
Got to Get You Off My Mind
7,623,493 2:36 1998-01-01
Got to Get You off My Mind
Got to Get You off My Mind
7,623,493 2:36 2019-02-14
If You Need Me
If You Need Me
6,011,870 2:36 1963-01-01
If You need Me
If You need Me
6,011,870 2:36 2022-11-18
Fast Train
Fast Train
5,425,484 5:43 2002-01-01
Hold On Tight
Hold On Tight
3,820,477 5:24 2010-01-01
Flesh And Blood
Flesh And Blood
3,610,119 6:07 2002-01-01
Down In the Valley
Down In the Valley
2,719,431 2:34 1998-01-01
Down in the Valley
Down in the Valley
2,719,431 2:23 2013-09-23
Down In The Valley
Down In The Valley
2,719,431 2:23 2024-01-20
I'll Be Doggone
I'll Be Doggone
2,684,023 2:54 2000-07-16
Uptight Good Woman
Uptight Good Woman
2,592,919 2:45 2000-07-16
I'm Hanging up My Heart for You
I'm Hanging up My Heart for You
2,141,900 3:05 1998-01-01
I'm Hanging Up My Heart for You
I'm Hanging Up My Heart for You
2,141,900 3:04 2019-02-01
Proud Mary
Proud Mary
1,968,431 3:22 2000-07-16
Only A Dream
Only A Dream
1,838,321 5:09 2002-01-01
Diamond In Your Mind
Diamond In Your Mind
1,825,796 4:25 2002-01-01
Home In Your Heart
Home In Your Heart
1,724,523 2:06 1963-01-01
Home in Your Heart
Home in Your Heart
1,724,523 2:07 2019-02-14
That's How It Feels (Single Version)
That's How It Feels (Single Version)
1,679,252 3:35 2006-06-19
Diavolo In me - A Devil In Me
Diavolo In me - A Devil In Me
1,554,238 4:00 2004-01-01
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) [Mono Single Version]
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) [Mono Single Version]
1,467,178 3:15 2020-11-20
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)
1,467,178 3:15 1964-01-01
Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)
Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)
1,328,710 2:51 1964-01-01
Just Out Of Reach
Just Out Of Reach
1,328,710 2:44 2013-01-11
Just out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms)
Just out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms)
1,328,710 2:48 2014-05-30
Cry to Me
Cry to Me
1,264,914 2:29 2015-06-02
Let Me Wrap My Arms Around You
Let Me Wrap My Arms Around You
1,240,052 4:00 1985-02-10
Stupidity
Stupidity
1,112,082 1:56 1963-01-01
Get Out of My Life Woman
Get Out of My Life Woman
1,060,573 3:22 1968-01-01
You're Good for Me
You're Good for Me
1,060,292 3:04 1964-01-01
You're Good For Me
You're Good For Me
1,060,292 2:51 2018-04-03
You’re good for me
You’re good for me
1,060,292 2:51 2022-11-18
He'll Have to Go
He'll Have to Go
962,708 3:19 1964-01-01
He'll Have To Go
He'll Have To Go
962,708 3:19 2018-04-03
He’ll have to go
He’ll have to go
962,708 3:21 2022-11-18
Baby, Come On Home
Baby, Come On Home
920,314 3:16 1968-01-01
What A Woman
What A Woman
917,630 3:20 2010-01-01
Along About Midnight
Along About Midnight
850,429 4:06 2005-01-01
Someone Is Watching
Someone Is Watching
799,193 2:53 1968-01-01
Suddenly
Suddenly
741,344 2:47 2020-05-22
Sit This One Out
Sit This One Out
728,041 4:34 2002-01-01
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Live Licks Tour - 2009 Re-Mastered Digital Version
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Live Licks Tour - 2009 Re-Mastered Digital Version
724,776 6:34 2004-11-01
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night
723,156 2:41 1998-01-01
Don't You Feel Like Crying (Live)
Don't You Feel Like Crying (Live)
691,323 2:59 2022-09-02
My Rose Saved From The Street
My Rose Saved From The Street
688,175 3:33 2010-01-01
Maggie's Farm
Maggie's Farm
639,678 2:18 2007-03-19
Soul Searchin'
Soul Searchin'
623,806 3:59 2002-01-01
Perfect Song
Perfect Song
608,433 3:30 2010-01-01
Someone to Love Me
Someone to Love Me
604,649 3:05 1964-01-01
Someone To Love Me
Someone To Love Me
604,649 3:05 2018-04-03
Someone to love me
Someone to love me
604,649 3:07 2022-11-18
More Beauty
More Beauty
573,633 3:47 2010-01-01
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)
553,090 2:53 1968-01-01
Home In Your Heart
Home In Your Heart
538,674 3:60 2002-01-01
The Judgement
The Judgement
528,419 3:31 2002-01-01
Looking for My Baby
Looking for My Baby
521,290 2:22 2007-03-19
The Price
The Price
509,338 2:49 1998-01-01
Het Moet En Het Zal (Enough Is Enough)
Het Moet En Het Zal (Enough Is Enough)
507,196 3:43 2008-01-01
Today Is Your Birthday
Today Is Your Birthday
483,806 3:53 1997-01-01
Soul Meeting
Soul Meeting
469,998 3:35 1998-01-01
You Can't Love 'Em All
You Can't Love 'Em All
455,166 2:46 1964-01-01
You Can't Love 'em All
You Can't Love 'em All
455,166 2:48 2012-01-01
You can’t love ’Em all
You can’t love ’Em all
455,166 2:48 2022-11-18
Beautiful Brown Eyes
Beautiful Brown Eyes
420,246 3:44 1964-01-01
Good For Nothing
Good For Nothing
420,168 5:03 2010-01-01
I Can't Stop (No No No)
I Can't Stop (No No No)
419,115 2:26 2000-07-16
Since I Met You Baby
Since I Met You Baby
417,614 3:46 1968-01-01
The Other Side Of The Coin
The Other Side Of The Coin
411,105 3:47 2002-01-01
Take Me Just as I Am
Take Me Just as I Am
388,739 3:03 1968-01-01
Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
383,067 4:56 2010-01-01
Message to My Son
Message to My Son
374,134 4:33 2003-01-01
Stepchild
Stepchild
373,997 5:10 2002-01-01
These Arms Of Mine
These Arms Of Mine
360,428 2:55 2000-07-16
Keep the Magic Working
Keep the Magic Working
358,309 2:08 2005-01-01
Keep The Magic Working
Keep The Magic Working
358,309 2:08 2024-01-20
Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
357,913 2:33 1964-01-01
Won’t you give him (One More Chance)
Won’t you give him (One More Chance)
357,913 2:35 2022-11-18
Need Your Love So Bad
Need Your Love So Bad
317,458 2:46 2020-10-23
No One
No One
315,419 5:24 2010-01-01
Like Anyone Else
Like Anyone Else
302,948 6:22 2002-01-01
I Gotta Be With You
I Gotta Be With You
301,831 4:27 2010-01-01
Beautiful Brown Eyes (Mono Single Version)
Beautiful Brown Eyes (Mono Single Version)
290,784 2:46 2020-11-20
Baby (I Wanna Be Loved)
Baby (I Wanna Be Loved)
284,817 1:60 2007-10-30
I Feel a Sin Coming On
I Feel a Sin Coming On
278,936 2:50 2007-10-30
I Almost Lost My Mind
I Almost Lost My Mind
272,696 2:17 2005-01-01
Christmas Presents
Christmas Presents
266,445 3:05 1957-01-01
Text Me
Text Me
263,698 4:50 2010-01-01
Go On Back to Him
Go On Back to Him
263,519 2:56 1963-01-01
Go on Back to Him
Go on Back to Him
263,519 2:53 2019-02-01
Go On Back To Him
Go On Back To Him
263,519 2:56 2018-04-03
Hard, Ain't It Hard
Hard, Ain't It Hard
262,974 2:49 1964-01-01
Hard It Ain't Hard
Hard It Ain't Hard
262,974 2:52 2012-01-01
Hard Ain't It Hard
Hard Ain't It Hard
262,974 2:49 2018-04-03
Hard it ain’t Hard
Hard it ain’t Hard
262,974 2:52 2022-11-18
(Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay - Live
(Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay - Live
262,116 2:15 2013-01-01
She Thinks I Still Care
She Thinks I Still Care
237,006 3:17 2000-07-16
Don't Despair
Don't Despair
236,839 5:13 2010-01-01
Send Me Some Loving
Send Me Some Loving
214,184 2:24 1963-01-01
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) - Mono
Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) - Mono
207,464 3:16 1964-01-01
What Am I Living For
What Am I Living For
207,309 2:53 2000-07-16
The Bend
The Bend
205,749 4:58 2010-01-01
Time Is a Thief
Time Is a Thief
198,722 2:46 1968-01-01
A Change Is Gonna Come
A Change Is Gonna Come
192,751 7:37 1986-01-01
Cry to Me
Cry to Me
191,125 2:28 2015-03-27
I Need A Holiday
I Need A Holiday
185,013 3:27 2022-12-02
A Minute to Rest and a Second to Pray
A Minute to Rest and a Second to Pray
182,606 4:24 2008-06-10
Why Do Me That Way
Why Do Me That Way
181,101 2:52 1987-01-01
Why Do Me That Way?
Why Do Me That Way?
181,101 2:51 2013-02-01
Why Do Me That Way ?
Why Do Me That Way ?
181,101 2:51 2008-08-18
No Man Walks Alone
No Man Walks Alone
180,005 2:30 1987-01-01
I Really Don't Want to Know
I Really Don't Want to Know
179,869 3:33 1963-01-01
I Really Don't Want To Know
I Really Don't Want To Know
179,869 3:33 2018-04-03
I Really Do Not Want To Know
I Really Do Not Want To Know
179,869 3:33 2024-01-20
I'm In Love
I'm In Love
170,587 2:35 2008-06-16
I'm in Love
I'm in Love
170,587 2:35 1987-01-01
I´m in Love
I´m in Love
170,587 2:31 2015-04-07
Detroit City
Detroit City
165,937 2:47 1968-01-01
(You Keep Me) Hangin' On
(You Keep Me) Hangin' On
164,796 2:46 2018-09-28
Be Bop Grandma
Be Bop Grandma
155,681 2:16 2012-07-03
A Picture Of You
A Picture Of You
148,590 2:14 2008-06-16
A Picture of You
A Picture of You
148,590 2:14 1987-01-01
I Said I Was Sorry
I Said I Was Sorry
148,000 2:28 1963-01-01
This Is It
This Is It
144,867 2:54 1957-01-01
This Is It.wav
This Is It.wav
144,867 2:53 2020-12-04
This is It
This is It
144,867 2:57 2019-02-01
How Many Times
How Many Times
143,385 2:19 2005-01-01
Got to Get You off My Mind - Edit
Got to Get You off My Mind - Edit
142,967 1:57 1969-01-01
Walking In A Dream
Walking In A Dream
136,119 2:25 2008-06-16
Walking In a Dream
Walking In a Dream
136,119 2:24 2011-01-04
Walking in a Dream
Walking in a Dream
136,119 2:25 1987-01-01
This Little Ring
This Little Ring
134,833 2:35 1963-01-01
Words
Words
134,203 2:28 1963-01-01
It's All Right
It's All Right
132,080 2:31 1963-01-01
You Can Run But You Can't Hide
You Can Run But You Can't Hide
130,885 2:40 2008-06-16
You Can Run but You Can't Hide
You Can Run but You Can't Hide
130,885 2:38 2019-07-25
You Can Run, But You Can't Hide
You Can Run, But You Can't Hide
130,885 2:39 1987-01-01
Can't Stop Lovin' You Now
Can't Stop Lovin' You Now
123,054 2:24 2019-10-04
Presents for Christmas - 45 Version
Presents for Christmas - 45 Version
122,858 3:13 1966-01-01
Oh What a Feeling
Oh What a Feeling
120,446 3:56 2010-04-06
Cry To Me
Cry To Me
118,520 2:34 2012-03-26
Cry to Me (Live)
Cry to Me (Live)
118,520 2:34 2012-06-25
Keep a Light In the Window
Keep a Light In the Window
117,836 3:25 1968-01-01
To Thee
To Thee
114,128 3:07 1987-01-01
Railroad to Heaven
Railroad to Heaven
112,335 3:56 2010-01-01
That's How I Got To Memphis - Live
That's How I Got To Memphis - Live
107,683 2:42 2013-01-01
The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn
107,232 2:60 2000-07-16
Got to Get You Off My Mind
Got to Get You Off My Mind
106,479 2:08 2010-12-21
Got To Get You Off My Mind - Re-Recording
Got To Get You Off My Mind - Re-Recording
106,479 2:05 2009-09-30
The More
The More
106,371 3:43 2010-12-21
Christmas Presents from Heaven
Christmas Presents from Heaven
105,866 3:05 2008-08-18
Christmas Presents From Heaven
Christmas Presents From Heaven
105,866 3:05 2019-02-01
You Are My One Love
You Are My One Love
104,741 2:35 1987-01-01
A Tear Fell - 45 Version
A Tear Fell - 45 Version
104,313 2:43 1966-01-01
Tonight My Heart She Is Crying
Tonight My Heart She Is Crying
103,714 2:18 1963-01-01
Tonight My Heart She is Crying
Tonight My Heart She is Crying
103,714 2:16 2019-02-01
Just Out of Reach
Just Out of Reach
103,037 2:53 2012-01-01
Just Out Of Reach
Just Out Of Reach
103,037 2:51 2018-04-03
Just out of Reach
Just out of Reach
103,037 2:53 2022-11-18
For You And You Alone
For You And You Alone
102,149 2:13 2008-06-16
For You and You Alone
For You and You Alone
102,149 2:12 1987-01-01
Don't Give Up On Me - Live
Don't Give Up On Me - Live
98,863 3:50 2013-01-01
I Don't Want You No More
I Don't Want You No More
95,698 2:43 2019-10-18
That's How I Got To Memphis
That's How I Got To Memphis
95,166 4:05 2012-03-26
That's How I Got to Memphis (Live)
That's How I Got to Memphis (Live)
95,166 4:05 2012-06-25
That's How I Get to Memphis - Live
That's How I Get to Memphis - Live
95,166 4:05 2012-06-25
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
91,634 2:58 1968-01-01
I Said I Was Sorry
I Said I Was Sorry
91,409 2:25 2024-01-20
Don't Wait Too Long
Don't Wait Too Long
89,959 3:09 2000-07-16
It's Been a Change
It's Been a Change
89,553 2:18 1968-01-01
Keep The Magic Working
Keep The Magic Working
88,956 2:07 2013-01-11
Keep the Magic Working
Keep the Magic Working
88,956 2:07 2013-02-01
You Can Make It If You Try
You Can Make It If You Try
87,960 2:28 1963-01-01
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
87,643 3:35 2018-12-26
I'm all Alone
I'm all Alone
87,366 2:13 2017-01-01
I'm All Alone
I'm All Alone
87,366 2:14 1987-01-01
Mountain of Pride
Mountain of Pride
86,887 2:14 2019-11-15
Only Love (Can Save Me Now)
Only Love (Can Save Me Now)
86,630 2:17 2019-11-01
Party People
Party People
86,509 2:38 1968-01-01
Cry To Me - Live
Cry To Me - Live
84,406 2:45 2013-01-01
How Many Times
How Many Times
82,432 2:19 2013-01-11
I'm Hanging up My Heart for You
I'm Hanging up My Heart for You
81,940 3:04 2013-12-06
I'm Hanging Up My Heart for You
I'm Hanging Up My Heart for You
81,940 3:04 2014-10-13
I'm hanging up my heart for you
I'm hanging up my heart for you
81,940 3:09 2015-01-26
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
80,314 3:04 1968-01-01
Everything About You
Everything About You
79,817 3:39 2010-04-06
Meet Me In Church
Meet Me In Church
78,366 3:35 1968-01-01
I'm All Alone
I'm All Alone
77,959 2:16 2008-06-16
When I'm All Alone
When I'm All Alone
77,959 2:13 2008-08-18
I´m All Alone
I´m All Alone
77,959 2:09 2015-04-07
Hold On Tight - Radio Edit
Hold On Tight - Radio Edit
77,861 3:50 2010-01-01
Be Bop Grandma
Be Bop Grandma
77,350 2:14 2013-01-11
That Lucky Old Sun
That Lucky Old Sun
76,727 2:58 2000-07-16
Gotta Travel On
Gotta Travel On
76,134 2:13 2012-07-03
Keep Looking
Keep Looking
75,694 2:39 2007-01-01
I Need You Tonight
I Need You Tonight
74,224 2:46 1987-01-01
What'd I Say
What'd I Say
73,841 4:49 1968-01-01
Little Girl That Loves Me
Little Girl That Loves Me
73,335 2:31 2019-11-15
In The Ghetto
In The Ghetto
73,189 3:39 2000-07-16
It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love
70,199 5:03 2010-04-06
When She Touches Me (Nothing Else Matters)
When She Touches Me (Nothing Else Matters)
69,452 2:42 1968-01-01
It's Alright
It's Alright
68,993 2:27 2013-01-11
It's All Right
It's All Right
68,993 2:27 2013-02-01
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Live At The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, USA / 2002
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Live At The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, USA / 2002
68,904 6:35 2004-11-01
My Heart Is a Chapel
My Heart Is a Chapel
68,567 2:50 1987-01-01
My Heart Is A Chapel
My Heart Is A Chapel
68,567 2:48 2013-01-11
Dreams
Dreams
67,961 6:15 2010-04-06
Change Is Gonna Come
Change Is Gonna Come
66,805 2:33 2000-07-16
Peepin' (Single Version)
Peepin' (Single Version)
66,762 2:31 2020-11-20
Catch up to My Step (feat. Solomon Burke)
Catch up to My Step (feat. Solomon Burke)
66,218 4:13 2003-02-06
Nothing's Impossible
Nothing's Impossible
66,137 3:18 2010-04-06
It's Just a Matter of Time
It's Just a Matter of Time
64,240 2:57 1968-01-01
I'm Not Afraid
I'm Not Afraid
63,401 2:26 1987-01-01
Love Buys Love
Love Buys Love
62,163 5:08 1986-01-01
Mama Mama Dear
Mama Mama Dear
62,113 2:33 2013-01-11
Mama, Mama Dear
Mama, Mama Dear
62,113 2:30 1987-01-01
Doodle De Doo
Doodle De Doo
61,784 2:11 2013-01-11
Doodle de Doo
Doodle de Doo
61,784 2:11 2013-02-01
Doodle Dee Doo
Doodle Dee Doo
61,784 2:08 2019-02-01
This Little Ring
This Little Ring
61,457 2:36 1987-01-01
Friendship Ring
Friendship Ring
61,271 2:13 1987-01-01
You're Good for Me
You're Good for Me
60,446 3:05 2019-02-14
Christmas Presents
Christmas Presents
60,122 3:05 2013-01-11
Down In The Valley - Live
Down In The Valley - Live
59,007 3:01 2013-01-01