Donnie Elbert | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donnie Elbert |
| Born | May 25, 1936 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1989 (aged 52) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active | 1955–late 1970s |
| Labels | Numerous |
Donnie Elbert (May 25, 1936 – January 26, 1989) was an American soul singer and songwriter, who had a prolific career from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s. His U.S. hits included "Where Did Our Love Go?" (1971), and his reputation as a Northern soul artist in the UK was secured by "A Little Piece of Leather", a performance highlighting his powerful falsetto voice.