Bobby Howard Byrd (August 15, 1934 – September 12, 2007) was an American rhythm and blues, soul and funk singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, bandleader, pianist and talent dedicated. He played a part in the development of soul and funk music in association with James Brown. Byrd began his career in 1952 as a member of the gospel group, the Gospel Starlighters, who later changed their name to the Avons in 1953 and the Five Royals in 1954, before settling... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Bobby Byrd first charted in 1961 with Lost Someone.The artist placed 11 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 8 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) - #2: Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like a) Sex Machine - #3: Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1) - #4: Talking Loud and Saying Nothing (Part 1) - #5: I Know You Got Soul
Lost Someone
James Brown
Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved (Part 1)
James Brown
I Cried
James Brown
I Know You Got Soul
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Keep On Doin' What You're Doin'
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Try It Again
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Sex Machine (Part 1)
James Brown
Stay with Me
James Brown
Froggy Mix
James Brown
Sex Machine
James Brown
Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine)
James Brown
#5 I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine)
James Brown
Hooked on Brown Part 1 The Platinum Hits Medley
James Brown
I Know You Got Soul / I Need Help
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I Know You Got Soul / I Need Help
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Anna King & Bobby Byrd • Bobby Byrd & James Brown • The J.B.'s
is/was married to Vicki Anderson
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