Bobby Womack

The Profile

Robert Dwayne 'Bobby' Womack (March 4, 1944 – June 27, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter and musician from Cleveland, Ohio, known for soul and R&B recordings spanning from the 1950s to 2014.

Bobby Womack began in gospel and performed with family groups (the Womack Brothers / the Valentinos); he was associated with Sam Cooke and later married Cooke's widow, Barbara Campbell. His work blends gospel roots with soul and R&B; My Prescription (1970) was produced by Chips Moman. Womack is known for songs and albums such as "Across 110th Street," and for a long career marked by both critical acclaim and personal struggles.

A single DeBaser review (ilfreddo) celebrates Bobby Womack's 1970 album My Prescription for its blend of pain and ecstatic beauty, praising Womack's voice and Chips Moman's warm production. The review highlights tracks like "More Than I Can Stand" and "I Can't Take It Like A Man" and recommends exploring Womack's broader discography. It's a personal, reflective piece that frames the album as an emotionally potent classic.