Spotlight on the Grim Reaper Now

Arthur Conley, soul singer best known for the 1967 hit "Sweet Soul Music," died November 17 (oops - but like any of you noticed). Otis Redding took the young singer under his wing in 1967, teaching him the music business and together they rewrote the Sam Cooke song "Sweet Soul Music," which would hit No. 2 that year. However in December 1967, Redding was killed in a plane crash, and Conley was said to have never recovered. He later moved to the Netherlands, changed his name, and formed a company that promoted young bands.