Historical Artist Profile

Donnie Elbert

Biography & Overview

Donnie Elbert (May 25, 1936 – January 26, 1989) was an American soul singer and songwriter, who had a prolific career from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s. His U.S. hits included "Where Did Our Love Go?" (1971), and his reputation as a Northern soul artist in the UK was secured by "A Little Piece of Leather", a performance highlighting his powerful falsetto voice.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Billboard Tracking History 2 Charted Tracks
"Where Did Our Love Go" Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #15
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #22
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Official Charts History 3 Charted Tracks
"Whe Did Our Love Go" Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #8
"I Can'T Help Myself" Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #11
"Little Piece Of Leather" Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #27