The title track from this 1964 release became his most recognizable song, a staple of Southern soul.
- "Steal Away" was Hughes's debut single for the local M&T Records, licensed shortly thereafter to the larger Vee-Jay Records.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
- The recording session featured Spooner Oldham on organ and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
Jimmy Hughes was an American soul singer from Macon, Georgia, best known for his 1964 hit "Steal Away." He recorded for the Stax and Volt labels during the 1960s.
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