Clifford James Nobles (August 4, 1941 – October 12, 2008) was an American soul singer, who is best known for his instrumental hit, "The Horse" -- a track on which he does not actually perform. == Biography == Nobles was born in Grove Hill, Alabama, United States; grew up in Mobile, Alabama; and began singing in high school as a member of a local group, the Delroys. He moved to Philadelphia and recorded three singles for Atlantic Records, none of... [more on Wikipedia]