Louis Allen "Lou" Rawls (December 1, 1933 – January 6, 2006) was an
American recording artist, voice actor, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his singing ability:
Frank Sinatra once said that Rawls had "the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game". Rawls released more than 60 albums, sold more than 40 million records, and had numerous charting singles, most notably his song "
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine". He worked as a television, motion picture, and voice actor. He was also a three-time
Grammy-winner, all for
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.