Bruce Cloud was an American soul singer active in the 1960s, known for his emotive and powerful vocal delivery. His style was strongly influenced by gospel music and he was associated with the Northern Soul scene, a music and dance movement in the United Kingdom. Although his career didn't yield significant commercial success, his singles like "My Book", "Lucky Is My Name" and "Soul Mambo" have achieved cult status among soul music enthusiasts. Despite a relatively short career, his distinctive voice and passionate performances left a lasting footprint in the genre of soul music.