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  1. Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924 or 1929 – June 21, 1997) was an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone, influenced by Billy Eckstine. According to his obituary in The New York Times , "his heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility."

  2. Arthur Prysock was a versatile singer who excelled in jazz, blues, R&B, and pop. He recorded for several labels, including Decca, Old Town, and Verve, and had hits with "I Didn't Sleep a Wink Last Night" and "The Very Thought of You".

  3. The Best of Arthur Prysock: The Milestone Years. Arthur Prysock • Album. 14 videos 9,401 views Updated 6 days ago. Play all. 1.

  4. In the early 1950s, many Americans thought that Arthur Prysock's soothing baritone might match Billy Eckstine's in popularity, but the rock'n'roll era effectively crushed both careers.

  5. Mar 26, 2017 · Learn about Arthur Prysock, a multi-genre vocalist who rivaled Billy Eckstine and recorded hits like "I Didn't Sleep a Wink Last Night" and "When Love Is New". Explore his life, career, and legacy on BlackPast.org, a non-profit website dedicated to African American history.

  6. Learn about the life and music of Arthur Prysock, a romantic crooner who recorded nearly 60 albums of jazz standards and blues. Find out his achievements, collaborations, and legacy in the jazz world.

  7. Jun 25, 1997 · Arthur Prysock, the deep-voiced rhythm-and-blues singer whose seductive bass-baritone once coaxed listeners to ''let it be Lowenbrau'' in a popular beer commercial, died on Saturday at King...