"Soul Man" is a 1967 song written and composed by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, first successful as a number 2 hit single by Atlantic Records soul duo Sam & Dave, which consisted of Samuel "Sam" Moore and David "Dave" Prater. From Wikipedia
The iconic singer, best known for his work in the duo Sam & Dave and the Grammy-winning hit 'Soul Man,' leaves behind a profound legacy in soul and R&B music.