Darrow Fletcher

**Darrow Fletcher** was a Chicago-born soul singer who carved out a niche in the late 1960s and early '70s with his emotive voice and raw, heartfelt tracks. Starting his career as a teenager, Fletcher became a local sensation, blending gritty vocals with lush, melancholic arrangements that epitomized the deep soul sound. His early singles, like *My Young Misery* and *The Pain Gets a Little Deeper*, showcased his knack for turning personal anguish into hauntingly beautiful music, resonating with fans of raw, emotionally charged R&B.

Though he never broke into the mainstream, Fletcher’s small but potent catalog—including standout cuts like *No Limit* and *What Good Am I Without You*—earned him a cult following among soul collectors. His work, largely recorded for labels like Groovy and Uni Records, has seen renewed appreciation thanks to reissues like *The Uni Singles 1968-1971*, preserving his legacy as a hidden gem of Chicago soul.