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Orlando Dixon
Orlando Dixon was a soul singer from Memphis who recorded for Stax Records in the late 1960s. His version of 'Ain't No Sunshine' became a hit in 1968,...
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Orlando Dixon was a soul singer from Memphis who recorded for Stax Records in the late 1960s. His version of 'Ain't No Sunshine' became a hit in 1968, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts. The song's spare arrangement and Dixon's raw vocal delivery gave it a particular intensity that stood out even among other soul recordings of the era.
Before his recording career, Dixon sang gospel in church as a teenager, which shaped his vocal approach. Producer David Porter signed him to Stax, where he released his debut single. Beyond 'Ain't No Sunshine,' he recorded other songs like 'So Sick' and released albums including Soul Glo in 1972 and Time and Change in 1975.
Dixon faced personal struggles with addiction and legal issues that affected his career momentum, though he continued performing and recording through the 1970s and 1980s. In 2003, he was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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