Freddie Scott

Freddie Scott, born on 24 April 1933 in Providence, Rhode Island, was an American singer known for his contributions to soul music. He began singing in the gospel choir Sally Jones & the Gospel Keyes led by his grandmother, and later joined the gospel group Swanee Quintet Juniors at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. In 1956, he released his first solo single with J & S Records. His breakthrough came in 1963 with "Hey Girl", written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, which reached number 10 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. Subsequent singles like "I Got A Woman" and "Where Does Love Go" also charted successfully. His move to Shout Records in late 1966 brought renewed success with the number one R&B hit "Are You Lonely for Me", which also reached number 39 on the Hot 100. Other notable releases during this period included "Cry To Me" and "Am I Grooving You". His career saw a decline after his contract with Shout ended in 1968, although he continued to release music sporadically until 1972. He also ventured into songwriting, collaborating with Helen Miller on various projects, including the Tommy Hunt hit "The Door Is Open". Freddie Scott passed away on 4 June 2007 at the age of 74.