Robert Knight (musician)

Robert Knight (April 24, 1945 – November 5, 2017) was an American singer, best known for his 1967 hit song "Everlasting Love." He was born in Franklin, Tennessee, and began singing in church choirs as a child.

Knight studied chemistry at Tennessee State University and formed a vocal group called The Paramounts while in college. They recorded some demos but never achieved commercial success.

In 1967, he recorded "Everlasting Love," written by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden. The song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a major hit worldwide. It was later covered by numerous artists, including Love Affair.

Knight had several other minor hits, including "Blessed Are the Lonely" (1968) and "Love on a Mountain Top" (1974). However, none of his subsequent recordings matched the popularity of "Everlasting Love."

In the 1980s, Knight left the music industry and returned to school, eventually earning a degree in chemistry and working as a research chemist at DuPont in Nashville.

"Everlasting Love" experienced a resurgence in popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in films and television commercials. This led to renewed interest in Knight's music, and he occasionally performed at oldies concerts and events.

Robert Knight died on November 5, 2017, at the age of 72.