Syl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on 1 July 1936; died 6 February 2022 ) was an American blues and soul singer and music producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975). "Different Strokes" has been sampled by number of rappers including Wu-Tang Clan, Hammer, and the Ghetto Boys. Blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Johnson, and bassist Mack Thompson, are his brothers.
SXSW
Cognac Blues Passions Festival
Numero's Eccentric Soul Revue
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Waterfront Blues Festival 1996
Waterfront Blues Festival
International Blues Fest
international blues festival
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Syl Johnson Backed By the Breakestra Orchestra / Syl Johnson Backed By Breakestra / Breakestra / syl johnson / syl johnson Feb 11, 2012 Los Angeles, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Take Me To The River
Syl Johnson Backed By the Breakestra Orchestra / Syl Johnson Backed By Breakestra / Breakestra / syl johnson / syl johnson Feb 11, 2012 Los Angeles, California, United States Embedded by Lilmikesf
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