Biography of Freddie Scott

Though he was born in Providence, RI, Freddie Scott had the inflections, delivery, and sound of a classic Southern soul vocalist. Scott attended high school in New York City and later became a songwriter for Columbia Music. He was working there in 1963 when he recorded "Hey, Girl" for Colpix, which became a Top Ten pop and R&B hit. Scott continued on Colpix until the mid-'60s, when he joined Shout. He had his greatest hit there in 1966, the chart-topping R&B wailer "Are You Lonely for Me." Scott continued on Shout until 1970, then recorded for Probe. ~ Ron Wynn