Arthur Alexander was an American country soul singer-songwriter active from the 1960s until his death in 1993. His music was characterized by a fusion of R&B, pop, and country, setting the foundation for the genre of country soul. Notably, his songs "Anna (Go to Him)" and "You Better Move On" were covered by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones respectively, indicating his substantial influence on the British Invasion bands. Despite enjoying only sporadic commercial success, Alexander's contribution to the music industry remains significant.