Arthur Alexander

Arthur Alexander was born on May 10, 1940 in Sheffield, Alabama. In 1960 he began his musical career by recording his first single, Sally Sue Brown, under the name June Alexander for Judd Records. In 1961 he recorded You Better Move On at FAME Studios in Florence, Alabama, a hit that would later be covered by major artists. Soon after, his song Anna (Go to Him) became a U.S. R&B Top Ten hit and was performed by acts including the Beatles. In 1962, Every Day I Have to Cry was recorded by Steve Alaimo, reaching the Billboard charts and later covered by Dusty Springfield. During the mid-1960s Alexander switched to Sound Stage 7, though commercial success waned. A 1972 album for Warner Brothers and a pop hit in 1975 on Buddah Records showcased his talent. He also recorded Burning Love, later famously covered by Elvis Presley. After years away from the spotlight as a bus driver, Alexander was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1990. Renewed interest brought him back in 1993, but his career ended with a heart attack on June 9, 1993 in Nashville. He is buried in Florence, Alabama.