Cliff Nobles was an American soul singer and musician best known for his instrumental hit "The Horse," which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. Although Nobles himself did not perform on the instrumental track, it was released under his name. His music, characterized by its R&B and soul influences, largely contributed to the Philadelphia soul sound of the late 1960s. Despite his brief period of commercial success, Nobles' contribution to the soul genre has left an indelible mark on music history.