Name: War and Peace
Brand: Edwin Starr

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

843539550307

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Orange

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Think­ Indi­e

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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8435395503072

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

Artist

Edwin Starr

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

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Edwin Starr was an American soul vocalist born on January 21, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his powerful interpretation of the Vietnam War protest song "War," which became a timeless anthem. Sadly, he passed away on April 2, 2003 in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England.

Starr's music resonates with fans who appreciate soulful sounds and meaningful lyrics. His unique style has influenced many artists including *The Elgins*, *Jr. Walker & The All Stars*, *Jimmy Ruffin*, and *The Contours*. Other notable performers inspired by Starr include *Martha Reeves & The Vandellas*, *The Miracles*, and *Gladys Knight & The Pips*.

With a discography that spans several decades, Edwin Starr's contributions to the music industry continue to be celebrated today. Fans of soul music will find solace in his captivating vocals and timeless melodies.

One of the most popular protest albums ever recorded, it inspired cover versions of its songs by such artists as Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bruce Springsteen, and The Jam, and was sampled by the Beastie Boys, among others. Includes Edwin Starr's signature song, the smash hit "War" (penned by Norman Whitfield &amp; Barrett Strong), which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100chart in 1970. The song earned Starr a GRAMMY nomination in 1971 for Best R&amp;B Male Vocal and was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 1999. It also includes the Northern Soul classic "Time," the one-step dancer "Running Back and Forth" and a great cover of The 5th Dimension's "California Soul".

War and Peace

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