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Joe Sample

JOE SAMPLE

About

Joe Sample is a songwriter with 70 credits across their career. Best known for their work with Eric Clapton, Joe Sample's songwriting spans 22 tracks. Beyond writing, they have also contributed 5 production credits.

Songwriting

Written by Joe Sample

25 tracks · 19 artists

2Pac

5 tracks

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The Crusaders

2 tracks

I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today Lyrics
Soul Shadows Lyrics

Simply Red

2 tracks

Enough Lyrics
Something for You Lyrics

Common

1 track

When The Sun Shines Again Lyrics

De La Soul1
J. Cole1
Vaults1
Mike Posner1
Rick Ross1
Ray Charles1
Skindeep (R&B)1
Keith Murray1
Toni Braxton1
Dave Hollister1
Wilkinson1
Bill Withers1
Original Flavor1
Kojak1
Ahmad (2)1

Artists

Associated Artists

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

12 tracks

Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

9 tracks

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

Discography

Albums

The Fall-Off

The Fall-Off

J. Cole

2026

No Regrets

No Regrets

Randy Crawford

2008

David Axelrod

David Axelrod

2001

Most Popular

Top Tracks

Dear Mama

2Pac

SAFETY

SAFETY

J. Cole

I'll Be There

I'll Be There

The Jackson 5

Let's Get It On

Let's Get It On

Production

Produced by Joe Sample

5 tracks · 3 artists

The Crusaders

3 tracks

Help (I Need Somebody)Lyrics
I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today Lyrics
Soul Shadows Lyrics

Randy Crawford

1 track

Angel Lyrics

Bill Withers

1 track

Soul Shadows Lyrics

Electric Piano

Electric Piano — Joe Sample

17 tracks · 3 artists

Joni Mitchell

8 tracks

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Joan Baez

7 tracks

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Eric Clapton

2 tracks

Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight Lyrics
I Ain’t Gonna Stand for It Lyrics

Piano

Piano — Joe Sample

14 tracks · 7 artists

Eric Clapton

7 tracks

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Marvin Gaye

2 tracks

Let's Get It On Lyrics
If I Should Die Tonight Lyrics

The Jackson 5

1 track

I'll Be There Lyrics

Merry Clayton

1 track

Gimme Shelter Lyrics

Tina Turner1
Randy Crawford1
Al Jarreau1

Keyboards

Keyboards — Joe Sample

4 tracks · 3 artists

Marvin Gaye

2 tracks

Distant Lover (Live 1974)Lyrics
Jan (Live 1974)Lyrics

Joni Mitchell

1 track

Harry's House/Centerpiece Lyrics

The Jackson 5

1 track

Dancing Machine Lyrics

Hammond Organ

Hammond Organ — Joe Sample

2 tracks · 1 artist

Joan Baez

2 tracks

Hello in There Lyrics
Blue Sky Lyrics

Organ

Organ — Joe Sample

2 tracks · 1 artist

David Axelrod

2 tracks

Crystal Ball
Jimmy T

Rhodes Piano

Rhodes Piano — Joe Sample

2 tracks · 1 artist

Eric Clapton

2 tracks

Help the Poor Lyrics
Believe in Life Lyrics

Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Wurlitzer Electric Piano — Joe Sample

2 tracks · 1 artist

Eric Clapton

2 tracks

Travelin' Light Lyrics
Broken Down Lyrics

Harpsichord

Harpsichord — Joe Sample

1 track · 1 artist

The Jackson 5

1 track

I'll Be There Lyrics

Performer

Performer — Joe Sample

1 track · 1 artist

Original Flavor

1 track

Swingin'

Synthesizer

Synthesizer — Joe Sample

1 track · 1 artist

Tina Turner

1 track

Help!Lyrics

9 tracks

2Pac

2Pac

5 tracks

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye

4 tracks

The Crusaders

The Crusaders

3 tracks

David Axelrod

David Axelrod

2 tracks

Simply Red

Simply Red

2 tracks

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5

2 tracks

Mike Posner

Mike Posner

1 track

Rick Ross

Rick Ross

1 track

Tina Turner

Tina Turner

1 track

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

1 track

Skindeep (R&B)

1 track

Randy Crawford

Randy Crawford

1 track

Keith Murray

Keith Murray

1 track

Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton

1 track

Wilkinson

Wilkinson

1 track

Kojak

1 track

Vaults

Vaults

1 track

Crime In The City

Kojak

1999

Ghetto Hymns

Ghetto Hymns

Dave Hollister

1999

Ahmad

Ahmad (2)

1994

This Is How It Is

Original Flavor

1992

De La Soul Is Dead

De La Soul Is Dead

De La Soul

1991

Rhapsody and Blues

Rhapsody and Blues

The Crusaders

1980

Glow

Glow

Al Jarreau

1976

Court and Spark

Court and Spark

Joni Mitchell

1974

Gimme Shelter - Single

Gimme Shelter - Single

Merry Clayton

1970

Marvin Gaye Live!

Marvin Gaye Live!

Marvin Gaye

A New Flame

A New Flame

Simply Red

The Vocal Album

The Vocal Album

The Crusaders

Libra

Libra

Toni Braxton

Reptile

Reptile

Eric Clapton

The Auditorium, Vol. 1

The Auditorium, Vol. 1

Common

Diamonds & Rust

Diamonds & Rust

Joan Baez

Genius & Friends

Genius & Friends

Ray Charles

The Hissing of Summer Lawns

The Hissing of Summer Lawns

Joni Mitchell

Let’s Get It On

Let’s Get It On

Marvin Gaye

Gold

Gold

Joe Cocker

Private Dancer

Private Dancer

Tina Turner

Gracias a la vida

Gracias a la vida

Joan Baez

NOW That’s What I Call Music! 95 [UK]

NOW That’s What I Call Music! 95 [UK]

Sigma

Get U Open

Get U Open

Skindeep (R&B)

Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...

Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...

2Pac

Black Market (Deluxe)

Black Market (Deluxe)

Rick Ross

Pilgrim

Pilgrim

Eric Clapton

It’s a Beautiful Thing

It’s a Beautiful Thing

Keith Murray

Dear Mama (Remixes)

Dear Mama (Remixes)

2Pac

Riding with the King

Riding with the King

Eric Clapton

i was born in detroit on a very very very very very very very cold day

i was born in detroit on a very very very very very very very cold day

Mike Posner

Marvin Gaye

Diamonds and Rust

Diamonds and Rust

Joan Baez

My Father's Eyes

Eric Clapton

Papa'z Song

2Pac

Help Me

Help Me

Joni Mitchell

Dancing Machine

Dancing Machine

The Jackson 5

Smile Mama, Smile

Rick Ross

If I Should Die Tonight

If I Should Die Tonight

Marvin Gaye

Riding with the King

Eric Clapton