Ernest Mitchell Andrews Jr., born on December 25, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an American jazz, blues, and pop singer. He began his career after being discovered by songwriter Joe Greene in 1945, who wrote his biggest hit "Soothe Me". Andrews released several albums including In the Dark (1957) and This Is Ernie Andrews (1964). He joined the Harry James orchestra, debuting in 1958 at the Blue Note jazz club in Chicago. He collaborated with notable artists such as Gene Harris, Jay McShann, and the Harper Brothers. His career saw a resurgence in the 1980s. Andrews also appeared in the documentary film Blues for Central Avenue. Other notable album releases include Hear Me Now! (1979), Girl Talk (2001), and How About Me (2006). He passed away on February 21, 2022, at the age of 94, in Conroe, Texas.
