Paul Kelly | |
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| Birth name | Paul Laurence Dunbar Kelly |
| Born | June 19, 1940 Overtown, Miami, Florida, United States |
| Died | Ruby, South Carolina |
| Genres | Folk, R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1956–2012 |
Paul Kelly (born June 19, 1940) is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known for the soul songs "Stealing in the Name of the Lord", which was a major hit in 1970, and "Hooked, Hogtied & Collared". He also wrote "Personally", which has been widely covered, and was a hit for soul singer Jackie Moore and singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff and country singer Ronnie McDowell. Other songs have been covered by gospel artists, including the Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Staple Singers.