In short
The artists most similar to James Carr are Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Solomon Burke, Etta James and Percy Sledge, from the same soul, deep soul and r&b 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 James Carr?
The artists most similar to James Carr are Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Solomon Burke, Etta James and Percy Sledge, from the same soul, deep soul and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like James Carr?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Etta James and The Staple Singers have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James Carr" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James Carr?
James Carr is usually associated with soul, deep soul, r&b and southern soul (artist · US · born 1942), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.