Don Covay

American musician (1938–2015)
Person human Q440687
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Don Covay

Summary

Don Covay is a human[1]. Born in Orangeburg[2], he… he was born on March 24, 1938[3]. He passed away in Franklin Square[4]. He died on January 30, 2015[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Don Covay's place of birth was Orangeburg[2].
  • Don Covay died in Franklin Square[4].
  • Don Covay was born on March 24, 1938[3].
  • Don Covay was born on March 23, 1938[11].
  • Don Covay died on January 30, 2015[5].
  • Don Covay died on January 31, 2015[12].
  • Don Covay is buried at National Harmony Memorial Park[13].
  • Don Covay held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Don Covay's professions included singer[6].
  • Don Covay's professions included composer[7].
  • Don Covay worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Don Covay worked as a musician[9].
  • Don Covay's field of work was music[15].
  • Don Covay is recorded as male[16].
  • Don Covay's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Don Covay's genre is rhythm and blues[18].
  • Don Covay's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[19].
  • Don Covay's record label is recorded as Red Robin Records[20].
  • Don Covay's family name is recorded as Randolph[21].
  • Don Covay's given name is recorded as Donald[22].
  • Don Covay's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • Don Covay's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
  • Don Covay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Don Covay's start of work period is recorded as 1956[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Don Covay's place of birth was Orangeburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 24, 1938[3] and March 23, 1938[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9]. Don Covay's field of work was music[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 30, 2015[5] and January 31, 2015[12]. Don Covay passed away in Franklin Square[4]. Burial took place at National Harmony Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

Don Covay ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Don Covay born?

Don Covay was born in Orangeburg[2].

Where did Don Covay die?

Don Covay passed away in Franklin Square[4].

What did Don Covay do for work?

Don Covay worked as singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death Franklin Square
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