In short
The artists most similar to Dan Penn are Clarence Carter, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Alexander, Etta James and Townes Van Zandt, from the same blue-eyed soul, country soul and soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Dan Penn?
The artists most similar to Dan Penn are Clarence Carter, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Alexander, Etta James and Townes Van Zandt, from the same blue-eyed soul, country soul and soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Dan Penn?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Etta James, John Prine, Eilen Jewell and Laura Marling have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Dan Penn" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Dan Penn?
Dan Penn is usually associated with blue-eyed soul, country soul and soul (artist · US · born 1941), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 28 October 2026.