Home / Music / What is the origin of the song "Sweet Soul Music"?Music linernotes album music arthur-conleyWhat is the origin of the song "Sweet Soul Music"?“Sweet Soul Music” is based on Sam Cooke’s instrumental “Yeah Man,” with lyrics rewritten by Arthur Conley and Otis Redding to namecheck soul greats like Lou Rawls, James Brown, and Redding himself. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What song gave The Kinks one of their biggest hits and most iconic songs?Next What is The Kinks' Village Green Preservation Society about?