Dee Clark was an American soul singer who achieved considerable success in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His distinctive, high tenor voice was a key element of his soulful, R&B style, notable in hits such as "Raindrops", which remains an iconic song of the era. His music was greatly influenced by gospel and blues traditions. Despite his career being cut short by health issues, Clark's contribution to soul music was significant and his powerful vocal style influenced many artists that followed.