Ted Taylor was an American soul and blues singer, active from the 1950s to the 1970s. Known for his high-pitched, emotive vocal style, he contributed significantly to the sounds of both genres. Taylor's signature songs like "Be Ever Wonderful" and "Stay Away From My Baby" are considered classics in the soul and blues repertoire. Although he never achieved the level of commercial success of some of his contemporaries, Taylor's influence is felt in the work of many soul and blues artists that followed.