Allen LaMar "Al" Wilson (June 19, 1939 – April 21, 2008) was an American so… Read Full Bio ↴Allen LaMar "Al" Wilson (June 19, 1939 – April 21, 2008) was an American soul singer best known for the hit song "Show and Tell", and in the UK for the earlier hit, "The Snake"
Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He showed little interest in education but performed in school plays, sang in talent shows and won first prize in a local art contest. Wilson began his career at the age of 12 leading his own spiritual quartet and singing in the church choir, even performing covers of country and western hits as circumstances dictated. While he was in high school, Wilson and his family relocated to San Bernardino, California, where he worked odd jobs as a mail carrier, a janitor, and an office clerk, in addition to teaching himself to play drums; after graduation he spent four years touring with Johnny Harris and the Statesmen before joining the U.S. Navy and singing with an enlisted men's chorus. He also developed his stand-up comedy routine to fall back on in case he didn't make it as a singer.
After a two-year military stint, Wilson settled in Los Angeles, touring the local nightclub circuit before joining the R&B vocal group the Jewels; from there he landed with the Rollers, followed by a stint with the instrumental combo the Souls. In 1966, Wilson signed with manager Marc Gordon, who quickly scored his client an a cappella audition for Johnny Rivers — the "Secret Agent Man" singer not only signed Wilson to his Soul City imprint, but also agreed to produce the sessions that yielded the 1968 R&B smash "The Snake" (U.S. #27),which has been very popular on the Northern Soul music circuit in the UK; it also provided Wilson with his only British chart hit, reaching number 41 in 1975. The minor hit "Do What You Gotta Do" appeared that same year. In 1969, Wilson charted with his cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Lodi" (U.S. #67), and Rivers' own "Poor Side Of Town" (U.S. #75).
Wilson largely disappeared from sight until 1973, when he issued the platinum-selling Show And Tell — the album's success was spurred by the shimmering "Show and Tell", a Johnny Mathis castoff that sold well over a million copies.
"The La La Peace Song", released in 1974, proved another hit but caused some trouble as OC Smith had also recorded a version around the same time and sales suffered as a result. Two years later in 1976 he recorded "I've Got a Feeling We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again" for Playboy Records which cracked the R&B Top Three. He tried to leave Playboy Records but was unable to get a release from his contract. Two years later the label folded. With 1979's "Count the Days" Wilson scored his final chart hit, however, and he spent the next two decades touring clubs and lounges; in 2001 he re-recorded his classic hits for the album Spice of Life.
In March 2007 many of his original master tapes were lost to a fire that swept through his home garage he had converted into a recording studio.
Wilson died April 21, 2008 of kidney failure, in Fontana, California at the age of 68.
Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He showed little interest in education but performed in school plays, sang in talent shows and won first prize in a local art contest. Wilson began his career at the age of 12 leading his own spiritual quartet and singing in the church choir, even performing covers of country and western hits as circumstances dictated. While he was in high school, Wilson and his family relocated to San Bernardino, California, where he worked odd jobs as a mail carrier, a janitor, and an office clerk, in addition to teaching himself to play drums; after graduation he spent four years touring with Johnny Harris and the Statesmen before joining the U.S. Navy and singing with an enlisted men's chorus. He also developed his stand-up comedy routine to fall back on in case he didn't make it as a singer.
After a two-year military stint, Wilson settled in Los Angeles, touring the local nightclub circuit before joining the R&B vocal group the Jewels; from there he landed with the Rollers, followed by a stint with the instrumental combo the Souls. In 1966, Wilson signed with manager Marc Gordon, who quickly scored his client an a cappella audition for Johnny Rivers — the "Secret Agent Man" singer not only signed Wilson to his Soul City imprint, but also agreed to produce the sessions that yielded the 1968 R&B smash "The Snake" (U.S. #27),which has been very popular on the Northern Soul music circuit in the UK; it also provided Wilson with his only British chart hit, reaching number 41 in 1975. The minor hit "Do What You Gotta Do" appeared that same year. In 1969, Wilson charted with his cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Lodi" (U.S. #67), and Rivers' own "Poor Side Of Town" (U.S. #75).
Wilson largely disappeared from sight until 1973, when he issued the platinum-selling Show And Tell — the album's success was spurred by the shimmering "Show and Tell", a Johnny Mathis castoff that sold well over a million copies.
"The La La Peace Song", released in 1974, proved another hit but caused some trouble as OC Smith had also recorded a version around the same time and sales suffered as a result. Two years later in 1976 he recorded "I've Got a Feeling We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again" for Playboy Records which cracked the R&B Top Three. He tried to leave Playboy Records but was unable to get a release from his contract. Two years later the label folded. With 1979's "Count the Days" Wilson scored his final chart hit, however, and he spent the next two decades touring clubs and lounges; in 2001 he re-recorded his classic hits for the album Spice of Life.
In March 2007 many of his original master tapes were lost to a fire that swept through his home garage he had converted into a recording studio.
Wilson died April 21, 2008 of kidney failure, in Fontana, California at the age of 68.
Listen to Me
Al Wilson Lyrics
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Baby Huey Ah, come on Time to get on up now, Do it…
Baby Huey & The Baby Sitters Ah, come on Time to get on up now, Do it one…
Baby Huey & The Babysitters Ah, come on Time to get on up now, Do it…
Bill Miller If I took away your shelter, put you on the…
Bob Moses Like the setting sun I will rise again When the morning come…
Brian Wilson Listen to me and hold me tight And you will see…
Buddy Holly & The Picks Listen to me and hold me tight And you will see…
Channel 69 Bed of silence bares your face With a contrast in your…
Cheap Trick Right! Right! Something's got to give Gonna keep on rockin'…
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Dr. Dre Feat. Lloyd Banks Jadakiss & Nate Dogg Listen to me Keep on, keep on trying my friend... Hey my…
Earl Clifton and the Pin-Ups Because we never wanna feel life's going slow See it all Ta…
Elle Xvii I- I wanna be more than friends But I guess I'm…
Exlau listen to me listen to me you're on a road that…
Fredi Nest We were lonely and the nights were cold We were looking…
Fufanu Never thought that you cared to listen to me cause…
Game & Nas Uhh, Uhh, Where am I going? Where am I? Yo, it's…
Henning Pauly "Listen to me!" Lend me your ear I've got so…
Human Petting Zoo You're the worst person I've ever met, and that's saying…
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J Mascis Listen to me I can't wait to see you I can't wait…
J Mascis (dinosaur jr.) Listen to me I can't wait to see you I can't wait…
Jackie Lomax I guess I was whispering in my sleep And peace of…
Janice Harrington Hey Girl listen to me. Here's what have to…
Jeff Cosco You don’t wanna know what I know You don’t wanna feel…
Jerusalem Listen to me. Guard your heart, it's a wellspring of…
Joe Moore Listen to me Trying to reach you Trying to read through all…
Killah Priest [Killah Priest] I light my candles under Saint Anthony Bur…
King Missile I didn't come to tell you 'bout the crucifix I didn't…
Kydd I'm coming for that seat like the king about to…
Lake Listen to me, listen to what I say cause I'm a…
Lalo Project & Aelyn Listen to me, looking at me, I think of you. I am…
Mocca Hey baby Listen to me carefully Come and sit beside me I'll …
Nas & The Game Uhh, Uhh, Where am I going? Where am I? Yo, it's…
Nathania 'nother day Where my words whisper with the wind Why don't y…
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Prez-D Sorry in advanced This song's a rant I've been working hard…
R.E.M. Why does no-one listen Just fucking listen Listen to me List…
Richard Berger I never like to disagree You never let me fall asleep You're…
Scarlet White Is it your last chance to make it home tonight? Are…
Scooter Page 1st Verse Up and down in and out its a…
Shiratori Maika Where do you go? Why do you wanna go? Don't leave me…
Showaddywaddy Listen Listen to me Listen to me, hear what I say Our hearts…
SleazyWorld Go See, nowadays, you gotta just watch who you Give your love…
Steve Forbert Watchin' you packing, I'm grieving Can't let you throw us a…
Steve Glasford Come closer I need to have a word with you It…
Stolle & Band Colorado, took the breath right out of me Left me running…
T-pain & Lil Wayne Oompa loompa doompa dee doo I've got a perfect puzzle for…
T-Pain & Lil' Wayne Oompa loompa doompa dee doo I've got a perfect puzzle for…
T-Pain/Lil Wayne Oompa loompa doompa dee doo I've got a perfect puzzle for…
Texas You came down as if from heaven Laid a soft hand…
The Berrys Listen to me and hold me tight And you will see…
The Design You?re coming home tomorrow and I could not be happier With…
The Hollies Listen to me I'll sing a song to change your…
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Venserto Face it, you don't care for me You don't listen when…
Viking Guitarist They call me a Southern Dog They call me a Southern…
Wes Mack Your laugh was louder than that roller coaster ride So I…
Yo Lee 窗外刺眼陽光喧鬧車聲 害怕同樣重複早晨 作了個奇怪的夢 找不到能說的人 懷疑自己成為誰的投射 空的座位佔據肉身 等不到…
ZARD (Come on!) (Chu chu chu chu chu chu lu) つらい朝は 好きな曲も 目覚し…
伍佰 & China Blue 心脏漆漆噗噗地跳动 忘不掉你入骨的温柔 一再重拨那美丽的镜头 太熟悉也没有用 它已窜流全身的血液 让我呼吸变浅薄 看到你…
白鳥マイカ Where do you go? Why do you wanna go? Don't leave me…
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We have lyrics for these tracks by Al Wilson:
Do What You Gotta Do Girl I can understand how it might be kinda hard to…
I Won't Last a Day Without You Day after day I must face a world of strangers where…
I Won't Last A Day Without You / Let Me Be The One Some sweet blessed night If you should find yourself alone L…
I Won't Last a Day Without You Let Me Be the One Some sweet blessed night If you should find yourself alone L…
I Won’t Last A Day Without You / Let Me Be The One Some sweet blessed night If you should find yourself alone L…
La La Peace Song Mmm hmm, la la, oh, yeah What's that sound, so profound Ove…
Poor Side of Town How can you tell me how much you miss me When…
Show These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till…
Show & Tell These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till…
Show and Tell These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till…
Show and Tell (Re-Recorded) These are the eyes that never knew how to smile…
Show and Tell - Rerecorded These are the eyes that never knew how to smile…
Snake On her way to work one morning Down the path alongside…
The Snake On her way to work one morning Down the path alongside…
Touch and Go We can make it, baby If we only try Don't let our…
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