Eddie Holman

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Eddie Holman (born June 3, 1946) is an American singer, musician, minister, and recording artist, best known for his distinctively high singing voice and his 1969 hit song "Hey There Lonely Girl" (an adaptation of "Hey There Lonely Boy" by Ruby & the Romantics). His specialties range from R&B and pop to soul and gospel. He was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2016.^[1]

In 1962, Holman began his recording career when he earned fame with his first record "What You Don't Know Won't Hurt You" with Leopard Records. In 1966, he recorded his first hit "This Can't Be True", which was followed by "Am I a Loser from the Start", "I Love You" (1969), "Don't Stop Now" (1970), and "Cathy Called" (1970). In 1969, Holman received critical acclaim for "Hey There Lonely Girl". He later performed "This Will Be a Night to Remember" (1977) and "You Make My Life Complete" (1977), both of which were positively received.