Bobby Womack

The Profile

Bobby Womack (Robert Dwayne Womack) was an American soul and R&B singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. Mentored by Sam Cooke, he began with his family group The Womack Brothers/The Valentinos, wrote It’s All Over Now, and recorded enduring classics including Across 110th Street. Active from the 1950s until his death in 2014.

American soul/R&B vocalist and guitarist; born 1944 in Cleveland; protégée of Sam Cooke; early career with The Valentinos; songwriter of It’s All Over Now; major hit Across 110th Street; active through 2014.

One deeply personal review exalts Bobby Womack’s My Prescription (1970), praising its raw emotional power, melodic elegance, and warm Chips Moman production. The piece highlights Womack’s gospel roots, Sam Cooke’s mentorship, and themes of pain, love, and resilience. Standout tracks and transformative covers underscore his voice as the central instrument.