"The Soul of a Bell" was William Bell's debut album, a collection that showcased his songwriting and vocal prowess. The album's lead single, "You Don't Miss Your Water," became a signature song for Bell and a soul classic.
- The album was released in 1967 on the Atlantic Records label, distributed by Atco.
- "You Don't Miss Your Water" was co-written by William Bell and Steve Cropper, and produced by Jim Stewart.
- The album was reissued on CD in 2010 with bonus tracks.
William Bell is a Southern soul singer from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his smooth vocal delivery and his contributions to the Stax Records sound. In 1967, he was a developing artist at Stax, looking to build on his earlier singles and establish himself as a solo act.
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