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Los Angeles, CA -- Two of singer Lou Rawls' favorite things were in abundance at his funeral in a Los Angeles church: music and laughter. Those elements, and an outpouring of love, created a joyous ...

Soul-stirring music and laughter — two of Lou Rawls’ favorite things — made for a joyous celebration of the late singer’s life Friday. The 2½-hour church funeral was filled with affection and memories ...

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Fayetteville, NC -- Friends and fans in and around Fort Bragg are among those mourning Saturday for Lou Rawls. The soul singer died of cancer Friday. The Chicago-born Rawls first came to North ...