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Cliff Nobles

1941 – 2008

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About Cliff Nobles

Lived 1941 – 2008 (aged 67). Cliff Nobles was an American singer and singing.

Clifford James Nobles (August 4, 1941 – October 12, 2008) was born in Grove Hill, Alabama, United States; grew up in Mobile, Alabama; While living in a commune in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he formed a group, Cliff Nobles & Co., with bassist Benny Williams, guitarist Bobby Tucker, and drummer Robert Marshall. It was held out of the number 1 spot by Herb Alpert's "This Guy's in Love with You". In Canada, the song reached number 7. "The Horse" sold a million copies within three months of release, with the gold disc award from the R.I.A.A. made in August 1968. Nobles' record label continued releasing instrumental singles on which Nobles himself did not play a note, though a later single on which Nobles sang narrowly missed the R&B top 40. In Canada, a further two singles did make the top 100; "Horse Fever" reached number 94, and "Switch It On" reached number 91.

After his music career, Nobles worked in construction and later in the electricity generation industry.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cliff Nobles?

musician (1941-2008)

When was Cliff Nobles born?

Cliff Nobles was born on 4 August 1941 in Grove Hill.

When did Cliff Nobles die?

Cliff Nobles died on 12 October 2008 in Norristown.

What was Cliff Nobles's occupation?

Cliff Nobles was a singer and singing.

What nationality was Cliff Nobles?

Cliff Nobles was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cliff Nobles

· Wikidata: Q5132711

· DBpedia: Cliff Nobles

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