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Charlie Rich

Country singer with a rich, soulful voice and lush hits, who skillfully blended influences from jazz, blues, gospel, rockabilly, and soul.
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Album Highlights

  • Very Special Love Songs
    Charlie Rich
    Very Special Love Songs
  • Set Me Free
    Charlie Rich
    Set Me Free
  • Once a Drifter
    Charlie Rich
    Once a Drifter
  • Feel Like Going Home: The Essential Charlie Rich
    Charlie Rich
    Feel Like Going Home: T …
  • Behind Closed Doors
    Charlie Rich
    Behind Closed Doors
  • Boss Man
    Charlie Rich
    Boss Man
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Artists Moods

  • Earnest
  • Earthy
  • Melancholy
  • Reflective
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Bittersweet
  • Intimate
  • Poignant
  • Romantic
  • Calm/Peaceful
  • Playful
  • Autumnal
  • Plaintive
  • Sad
  • Elegant
  • Organic
  • Sophisticated
  • Wistful

Artists Themes

  • Comfort
  • Feeling Blue
  • Healing/Comfort
  • Heartache
  • Heartbreak
  • Rainy Day
  • Reflection
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Romance
  • Romantic Evening
  • Seduction
  • Slow Dance

Charlie Rich
photo credit: Jim Shea

Charlie Rich - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 1990s

Born

December 14, 1932 in Colt, AR

Died

July 25, 1995 in Hammond, LA

Genre

Country Pop/Rock R&B

Styles

Country-Pop Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan Progressive Country Traditional Country Rockabilly Country Soul Soul

Also Known As

Charles Allan Rich
The Silver Fox
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