Artist Bio:
Toussaint McCall is an American soul singer and pianist born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1934. He is best known for his 1967 hit single "Nothing Takes the Place of You," which reached number five on the R&B charts and number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been featured in several films and TV shows over the years, including the 1991 movie "Homicide" and the popular HBO series "The Wire."
McCall continued to perform and record music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, releasing singles such as "Shimmy" and "I'll Do It for You." While he never achieved the same level of commercial success as with "Nothing Takes the Place of You," McCall remains a respected figure in the soul music genre. His music has been celebrated for its emotional depth and soulful delivery, earning him a place in the pantheon of great American soul artists.
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