The Reverend Cleophus Robinson (March 18, 1932, Canton, Mississippi – July 2, 1998, Saint Louis, Missouri)[1] was an American gospel singer and preacher.
In 1948, he moved to Chicago, where he sang at churches, as well as appearing with the Roberta Martin Singers and Mahalia Jackson.
After graduating from Mananass High School, He began a weekly radio show, The Voice of the Soul.
During this time he began collaborating with pianist Napoleon Brown, in a partnership which would span several decades.
After several more unsuccessful releases, he decided to pursue acting, but found his studies interrupted by record promotion, and after a year he returned to music.
Later that year, he switched to Savoy Records, releasing the hit "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by God".