In short
The artists most similar to Sam & Dave are Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, from the same soul, r&b and deep 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 Sam & Dave?
The artists most similar to Sam & Dave are Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, from the same soul, r&b and deep 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 Sam & Dave?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown, Four Tops and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Sam & Dave" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Sam & Dave?
Sam & Dave is usually associated with soul, r&b, deep soul and funk (group · US · active since 1961), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 25 October 2026.