Harold (Chuck) Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American b… Read Full Bio ↴Harold (Chuck) Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock singer and songwriter; he was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His most successful recording was "C. C. Rider," which topped the rhythm and blues chart in 1957 and also sold well in the pop market. He died suddenly of peritonitis while at the peak of his career, just after "What Am I Living For?", backed by "Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes", was released.
His hit "It's Too Late (She's Gone)" was covered by many, including Otis Redding, Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton's Derek and the Dominos and the Grateful Dead. In 2005, it was heavily sampled by Kanye West on Late Registration's "Gone."
His hit "It's Too Late (She's Gone)" was covered by many, including Otis Redding, Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton's Derek and the Dominos and the Grateful Dead. In 2005, it was heavily sampled by Kanye West on Late Registration's "Gone."
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Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
Chuck Willis Lyrics
C.C. Rider Yeah, C.C. Rider Girl, see what you have done Yes, yes, yes,…
Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes My mama told me she didn't like that rock and…
What Am I Living For What am I living for if not for you, What…