Hailing from gospel roots, silken-voiced soul singer Brook Benton piqued the ears of the record industry in 1959 with his country-flecked “Endlessly,” a track that would kick off a prolific three-decade career. The South Carolinian's hits defy easy categorization, encompassing the doo-wop-inspired pop of Dinah Washington collab “Baby (You've Got What It Takes),” the atmospheric “Rainy Night in Georgia” and the bluesy “Hotel Happiness,” but his sizzling baritone and vocal dexterity confirmed him as an enduringly adept artist.