R.I.P. Solomon Burke – The King of Rock & Soul

Philly’s King of Rock & Soul, Solomon Burke, passed away of natural causes yesterday after arriving at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam for a sold out show at The Paradiso. He was 70 years old. Burke was responsible for many 1960’s classics including "Cry to Me" (later featured in the movie Dirty Dancing), "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" (one of our all-time favorites from The Blues Brothers), and "You Can Make It If You Try". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, and has influenced a number of rock ‘n’ roll legends like The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, who recorded his songs. Burke had released an album in April called Nothing’s Impossible, and his last album Hold On Tight is scheduled for release later this month. Below is a video from his performance on the U.K.’s Top of the Pops in 2003 of "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love". Enjoy.  – The Deli Staff