Sammy Turner facts for kids

Sammy Turner (born Samuel Black, June 2, 1932) is an American singer. He became very popular in the late 1950s with his smooth voice and hit songs.

Sammy Turner's Early Life and Music

Sammy Turner was born Samuel Black on June 2, 1932. He grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. From a young age, Sammy loved to sing and write songs. When he was 18, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He served as a paratrooper during the Korean War.

Becoming a Star Singer

After his time in the military, Sammy Turner began his music career. In the late 1950s, he signed with Bigtop Records. Famous music producers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller helped create his songs. They were known for working with many big artists.

Sammy had several songs that became hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This chart lists the most popular songs in the United States. His biggest hits came out in 1959 and 1960.

Sammy Turner's Biggest Hits

One of Sammy Turner's most famous songs was "Lavender Blue". This song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was a very popular song that many people enjoyed.

Another big hit for Sammy was "Always". This song also did very well on the charts. It reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also climbed to number two on the R&B Singles chart. Later in the 1960s, Sammy Turner recorded music for Motown Records. This was a very famous record label known for its R&B and soul music.