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Don Covay
photo credit: Lynn Goldsmith

Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

March 24, 1938 in Orangeburg, SC

Died

January 31, 2015 in Franklin Square, NY

Genre

R&B Pop/Rock

Styles

Deep Soul Soul Southern Soul Early R&B

Also Known As

Donald Covay
Donald James Randolph
Donald Randolph

Member Of

The Rainbows The Soul Clan
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Don Covay

Biography by Jason Ankeny

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Successful American R&B/soul songwriter. Scores of his songs were hits for well-known artists.
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Album Highlights

  • Funky Yo-Yo
    Don Covay
    Funky Yo-Yo
  • Super Dude I
    Don Covay
    Super Dude I
  • Mercy Mercy: The Definitive Don Covay
    Don Covay
    Mercy Mercy: The Defini …
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Artists Moods

  • Earthy
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Confident
  • Earnest
  • Exuberant
  • Joyous
  • Passionate
  • Rollicking
  • Rousing
  • Stylish
  • Summery
  • Wistful
  • Organic

Artists Themes

  • Affection/Fondness
  • Affirmation
  • Summer
  • Sunday Afternoon
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