As the lead singer of brotherly trio the Gap Band, the pioneering group who… Read Full Bio ↴As the lead singer of brotherly trio the Gap Band, the pioneering group whose late 70’s early 80’s funk still serves as a guiding light for producers and singers, it has been a long road for Charlie Wilson. From the dusty roads of Tulsa, Oklahoma to the neon lights of Cali to being homeless in the city of angels, the brother has seen it all. "I went from riches to rags," Charlie laughs. "But now it’s time for me to take it back to the stage with ‘Charlie, Last Name Wilson’."
Anyone familiar with the rhythmic repertoire of the Gap band, including classic tracks "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)," and "Yearning for Your Love," can hear traces of Charlie in the contemporary voices of current R&B royalty. Their music continues to be sampled by hundreds of artists including Madonna, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, Will Smith, and George Michael to name a few.
"From day one, R. Kelly has always proclaimed himself a modern day Charlie Wilson," he says. "He and I have been talking about collaborating for years, and now it’s finally happening." On Charlie, Last Name Wilson, his first disc since 2001, the former cowboy boot wearing bro is now gator stepping in Chi-town with the king of urban grooves. "This was a big step for me, because the Gap band always did our own music," Wilson recalls. "Letting others write and produce for me, is a big step." Fortunately, coming through on his promise, R. Kelly has stepped to the plate to produce four mackadelic tracks.
"The first song we recorded was the title track. I already knew he was talented, but it was then I realized he’s a genius." With his own classic appeal, Charlie Wilson possess a style that has never gone out of style, the kind of voice that can be gutbucket and cool, smooth as hot butter and tasty as chocolate. "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" is the kind of urban romancer that will appeal to both old souls hanging in the spot and R&B kids chilling on the block.
The instant classic "No Words," is an exquisite track that has an eternal pop sound comparable to Burt Bacharach, Curtis Mayfield or Babyface. With this enchanting song, sonic Chicago architect R. Kelly has constructed one of the finest "drama" ballads of his career. "That is my favorite song, because it’s so powerful," Charlie says. "Basically, it’s me singing from the woman’s perspective. I know some men are going to be mad that I’m saying these things, because now they might have to stop playing basketball long enough to buy their lady some flowers."
Proving himself to be more than a balladeer, the smoking "So Hot" is the kind of popping dance-floor track one might not expect to hear. A master blaster for the BET generation, one can imagine booming speakers, slinking girls and enough sweat to swim through without drowning. Indeed, with a brilliant collection of material, Charlie, Last Name Wilson has created the perfect re-introduction for contemporary audiences to embrace.
Throwing down some new tricks, the upbeat groove of "Magic" is a whimsical song with Uncle Charlie (that’s what the kids call him) playing the roll of a magician—the kind who can blink his eye, mumble a few words and make your clothes disappear. "It’s all about being able to work that charm," Wilson says slyly. Abracadabra, hocus pocus and all that jazz…
Raised the son of a preacher man and a strict mother, Charlie recalls his Tulsa days with the fondness of a Hallmark card. "It was the kind of place where you could go to any door and borrow a cup of sugar," he says. "I had a very happy childhood." Though his mother did not want him sullying his ears with secular sounds, he says, "Pops didn’t care, because he had a nephew who was a blues musician. Every time he came around his car had shiny wheels and slicked back hair; he wore sharkskin suits and always had a car full of women. I knew then, that is what I wanted to do.
Inspired by the black velveteen of Sam Cooke and the Motown sound of Little Stevie Wonder, young Charlie began performing in local night spots while still a teen. "I would be playing for the same people at night that was teaching us during the day. We were playing grown folk’s music when we were still kids." Teaming with his brothers in 1967 Wilson proudly says, "And we’re still performing together today. We may not see eye to eye on everything, but we are family first. Some crazy things have gone down over the years, but family is the mother ship; and that big ship is the Gap Band."
In addition to their "roof is on fire" jams, the Gap Band was also known for making cowboy gear cool in the hood. "People used to tease us, because we came from Okalahoma," Charlie laughs. "So we just decided to dress like cowboys. When we put on the hat and boots, we knew it looked corny, but we did not care. That’s our look."
Though Charlie has had his share of wealth, he has also had his share of demons. Partying hard and living close to the edge, Charlie lost everything due to bad decisions and drug abuse. "I went from living in a mansion to living on the street," Charlie confesses. "I had strangers living in my house, stealing my cars. I had hit rock bottom. If it wasn’t for God and my wife, who knows where I would be today."
After the recording with R.Kelly in the windy city, Charlie returned to his adopted hometown of Los Angeles, going straight to the studio with superstar label-mate Justin Timberlake and Black Eyed Peas auteur Will.i.am. "Justin is a very talented kid," says Wilson. "We had worked together on a project with Snoop. We were hanging-out in my trailer when I asked if he wanted to be a part of the project. Justin is a real humble guy." Called "Floatin’," the track is bound to introduce Charlie Wilson to a brand new crowd. Simultaneously laidback and funky, there is a certain bliss one feels when listening to this song. Like an easy Sunday morning, "Floatin’" will make you feel good. "Will is like a modern day Sly Stone," he says. "He is on his way to great things."
For sure, Charlie Wilson knows about great things. From those early days touring with the Rolling Stones to being a major headliner in the early ‘80s, the Gap Band always brought the party. "When we performed it was all about showmanship," informs Wilson. "That’s what I think is missing in music right now, and I’m ready to bring it back."
The track for former new jack swing fans is Wilson’s remake of Guy’s classic ballad "Let’s Chill." Of course, as Uncle Charlie is quick to point out, Guy singer Aaron Hall listened to his share of Gap Band material before going into the vocal booth for the first time.
"We laugh about it," Wilson says. "But, singers like R. Kelly and Aaron Hall continued in the tradition of what I was doing." Produced by Platinum Brothers and Larry "Rock" Campbell the tone of the "Let’s Chill" remake does not stray far from the original Teddy Riley joint-ski, Wilson provides enough flavors to make it even spicier. With a haunting quality to his voice, this is the kind of mood music that demands a red light bulb dangling over the waterbed.
On Charlie, Last Name Wilson a masterful performer returns to proclaim his rightful place on the throne. Mixing booming beats with chocolate love, Charlie Wilson is bringing the truth; and, as with most great soul singers, the gospel of life, love and happiness can be heard in the grain of his voice.
Anyone familiar with the rhythmic repertoire of the Gap band, including classic tracks "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)," and "Yearning for Your Love," can hear traces of Charlie in the contemporary voices of current R&B royalty. Their music continues to be sampled by hundreds of artists including Madonna, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, Will Smith, and George Michael to name a few.
"From day one, R. Kelly has always proclaimed himself a modern day Charlie Wilson," he says. "He and I have been talking about collaborating for years, and now it’s finally happening." On Charlie, Last Name Wilson, his first disc since 2001, the former cowboy boot wearing bro is now gator stepping in Chi-town with the king of urban grooves. "This was a big step for me, because the Gap band always did our own music," Wilson recalls. "Letting others write and produce for me, is a big step." Fortunately, coming through on his promise, R. Kelly has stepped to the plate to produce four mackadelic tracks.
"The first song we recorded was the title track. I already knew he was talented, but it was then I realized he’s a genius." With his own classic appeal, Charlie Wilson possess a style that has never gone out of style, the kind of voice that can be gutbucket and cool, smooth as hot butter and tasty as chocolate. "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" is the kind of urban romancer that will appeal to both old souls hanging in the spot and R&B kids chilling on the block.
The instant classic "No Words," is an exquisite track that has an eternal pop sound comparable to Burt Bacharach, Curtis Mayfield or Babyface. With this enchanting song, sonic Chicago architect R. Kelly has constructed one of the finest "drama" ballads of his career. "That is my favorite song, because it’s so powerful," Charlie says. "Basically, it’s me singing from the woman’s perspective. I know some men are going to be mad that I’m saying these things, because now they might have to stop playing basketball long enough to buy their lady some flowers."
Proving himself to be more than a balladeer, the smoking "So Hot" is the kind of popping dance-floor track one might not expect to hear. A master blaster for the BET generation, one can imagine booming speakers, slinking girls and enough sweat to swim through without drowning. Indeed, with a brilliant collection of material, Charlie, Last Name Wilson has created the perfect re-introduction for contemporary audiences to embrace.
Throwing down some new tricks, the upbeat groove of "Magic" is a whimsical song with Uncle Charlie (that’s what the kids call him) playing the roll of a magician—the kind who can blink his eye, mumble a few words and make your clothes disappear. "It’s all about being able to work that charm," Wilson says slyly. Abracadabra, hocus pocus and all that jazz…
Raised the son of a preacher man and a strict mother, Charlie recalls his Tulsa days with the fondness of a Hallmark card. "It was the kind of place where you could go to any door and borrow a cup of sugar," he says. "I had a very happy childhood." Though his mother did not want him sullying his ears with secular sounds, he says, "Pops didn’t care, because he had a nephew who was a blues musician. Every time he came around his car had shiny wheels and slicked back hair; he wore sharkskin suits and always had a car full of women. I knew then, that is what I wanted to do.
Inspired by the black velveteen of Sam Cooke and the Motown sound of Little Stevie Wonder, young Charlie began performing in local night spots while still a teen. "I would be playing for the same people at night that was teaching us during the day. We were playing grown folk’s music when we were still kids." Teaming with his brothers in 1967 Wilson proudly says, "And we’re still performing together today. We may not see eye to eye on everything, but we are family first. Some crazy things have gone down over the years, but family is the mother ship; and that big ship is the Gap Band."
In addition to their "roof is on fire" jams, the Gap Band was also known for making cowboy gear cool in the hood. "People used to tease us, because we came from Okalahoma," Charlie laughs. "So we just decided to dress like cowboys. When we put on the hat and boots, we knew it looked corny, but we did not care. That’s our look."
Though Charlie has had his share of wealth, he has also had his share of demons. Partying hard and living close to the edge, Charlie lost everything due to bad decisions and drug abuse. "I went from living in a mansion to living on the street," Charlie confesses. "I had strangers living in my house, stealing my cars. I had hit rock bottom. If it wasn’t for God and my wife, who knows where I would be today."
After the recording with R.Kelly in the windy city, Charlie returned to his adopted hometown of Los Angeles, going straight to the studio with superstar label-mate Justin Timberlake and Black Eyed Peas auteur Will.i.am. "Justin is a very talented kid," says Wilson. "We had worked together on a project with Snoop. We were hanging-out in my trailer when I asked if he wanted to be a part of the project. Justin is a real humble guy." Called "Floatin’," the track is bound to introduce Charlie Wilson to a brand new crowd. Simultaneously laidback and funky, there is a certain bliss one feels when listening to this song. Like an easy Sunday morning, "Floatin’" will make you feel good. "Will is like a modern day Sly Stone," he says. "He is on his way to great things."
For sure, Charlie Wilson knows about great things. From those early days touring with the Rolling Stones to being a major headliner in the early ‘80s, the Gap Band always brought the party. "When we performed it was all about showmanship," informs Wilson. "That’s what I think is missing in music right now, and I’m ready to bring it back."
The track for former new jack swing fans is Wilson’s remake of Guy’s classic ballad "Let’s Chill." Of course, as Uncle Charlie is quick to point out, Guy singer Aaron Hall listened to his share of Gap Band material before going into the vocal booth for the first time.
"We laugh about it," Wilson says. "But, singers like R. Kelly and Aaron Hall continued in the tradition of what I was doing." Produced by Platinum Brothers and Larry "Rock" Campbell the tone of the "Let’s Chill" remake does not stray far from the original Teddy Riley joint-ski, Wilson provides enough flavors to make it even spicier. With a haunting quality to his voice, this is the kind of mood music that demands a red light bulb dangling over the waterbed.
On Charlie, Last Name Wilson a masterful performer returns to proclaim his rightful place on the throne. Mixing booming beats with chocolate love, Charlie Wilson is bringing the truth; and, as with most great soul singers, the gospel of life, love and happiness can be heard in the grain of his voice.
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Charlie Wilson Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Charlie Wilson:
A Million Ways To Love You There's a million ways, a millions ways to love you…
Absolutely Never ya mind. Never ya mind. Thought you were down, but y…
Amazing God God, you're amazing Thank you for my life For all of your…
Asking Questions I ain't asking questions I'm only here to do one thing,…
Back To Love So blind was I not to realize that you needed…
Beautiful Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh yeah, there's something about you…
Better Ooh ooh oo-oo-ooh Ooh ooh oo-oo-ooh Lovin' you is easy I do…
Big Pimpin' [kurupt] Woke up one morning out some bomb ass cock My dick…
Birthday Dress I don't wanna give you flowers again, it's something that…
Can't Live With Out You Oh oh I I can't live without ya. I can't live…
Charlie Last Name Wilson [R Kelly] Yo C, You know we need to go out…
Charlie Last Name: Wilson [R Kelly] Yo C, You know we need to go out…
Charlie's Angel Oh oh... Oh oh oh yeah.. Oh oh.. Where did you come fro…
Charlie, Last Name Wilson "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" [R Kelly Speaks] Yo C…
Chills Her smile Can make a grown man blush like his very…
Come Back My Way You saw me at the mall just the other day Holding…
Confess Your Love So blind was I not to realize that you needed…
Cry No More Sometimes your bridges get hard to cross I know Me I'm…
Cry No More-easymp3s Sometimes those bridges get hard to cross You know me I'm…
Crying For You My heart is crying, baby My heart is crying for you Ooh…
Dance Tonight Baby I choose you, but what for live Would let me…
First name Charlie Last Name Wilson [R Kelly] Yo C, You know we need to go out…
Floatin Floatin', floatin' Floatin', floatin' Floatin', floatin' …
Floatin' Floatin', floatin' Floatin', floatin' Floatin', floatin' Ch…
For Your Love So blind was I not to realize that you needed…
Forever Valentine I don't need the fourteenth (the fourteenth) To show how muc…
Good Time Mr. Worldwide checkin' in I just wanna say, Charlie Wilson I…
Goodnight Kisses I'd love to take you out every Friday night I love…
Groupie [Chorus: Charlie Wilson & Nate Dogg] She was just a groupie…
Hey Lover Find what I was searching for, you're the perfect package Bu…
Him or Me Yeah! Come on! Uh, uh, uh, what! Chika uh, uh, uh, what! Uh!…
Homeless Oh no no, no no No no I'm beggin', I'm beggin' Hello…
How Long Can It Last Dear Lord I know You don't condone the things I Be doin…
I Can't Let Go I can't let go, I can't let go Oh yeah, yeah Baby…
I Still Have You What good is a million dollars and a home Without someone…
I think I'm In Love I remember when I first saw your face I can't forget…
I Wanna Be Your Man Hey lady (Hey lady) Let me tell you why (Gonna tell you why)…
I'm Blessed Ask me how I'm doing, I'm blessed, yes Living every moment,…
If I Believe My life is a gift from you Blessed from heaven, that’s…
In It to Win It I was born in Oklahoma, thought in Oklahoma When I was…
Infectious The selection with perfection Is more than affection Are you…
Just Like Summertime Baby, you make me feel, you make me feel like Girl…
Let From the first time I saw your face Girl, I knew…
Let It Out Well it's the super duper Snoopa once again I'm on…
Let's Chill From the first time I saw your face Girl, I knew…
Life Of The Party Tonight your in for a special treat I brought you roses…
Lotto It feels like I hit the lotto, lotto, Eh, eh, eh,…
Love Hello, do you have a minute? I noticed you from across…
Magic Good evening baby (oh) And welcome to the charlie show,…
Me and You Forever From the time you wake up in the morning Way before…
Musta Head It′s so many fly younger than in here That it ought…
Musta Heard It's so many fly younger than in here That it ought…
My Baby I was rolling in my car When I pulled up at…
My Favorite Part Of You Oh Oh, baby Oh, oh girl, yeah Baby, you're flawless, girl, …
My Girl Is A Dime My girls is a dime First of all let me say What…
My Guarantee I've been seeing you around Something's got you down I could…
My Love Is All I Have Hello, do you have a minute? I noticed you from across…
My Name is Charlie Last Name Wilson [R Kelly] Yo C, You know we need to go out…
Never Got Enough Never got enough Never ever got enough of your lovin' You re…
New Addiction We been here way to long Still up from the night…
No Words The things you say you do, you don't do In fact,…
Once And Forever Everything I need is what you give to me I think…
One I Got I can't see it coming down my eyes But I gotta…
One More Day It's just one more day The lord has kept me (woah-woah-woah)…
One Time Baby I know you love me Even though you got your…
One Way Street Taking my clothes, walking out the door, Tired of your…
Oooh Wee Oooh wee Oooh wee Ah oooh wee Ah oooh wee Yeah, yeah I used…
Our Anniversary Listen up, my love Now we're fit don't I forget I got…
Outstanding Girl, you're looking sweeter now You got it every day, girl …
Perfect The day that I met you girl I knew that it…
Precious Love Our sky would be clearer The oceans would be more blue Your…
Rn Off the Lights Tonight is a special night, gonna take you to paradise Can't…
Roots You say you heard a lot about me, nigga, fuck…
Say It feels good to hear you say What if my eyes…
Shawty Come Back Yeah, ya know I know you like cooked food, Ya…
Show You I wanna know you be a go to I wanna say I…
Signs I'm not sure of what I see Cupid don't fuck with…
Snoop I think it's 'bout time for me to hit these…
Somebody Loves You Girl don't it feel good to know that somebody loves…
Something About You We're taking it back to the Coper I'm your host, LL…
Sprung On Me (Synthesized voice intro) Go Charlie Get funky (Chorus)…
Sugar.Honey.Ice.Tea You look so good, there's no second guessing about that Hey…
Supa Sexxy Girl I believe you can fly (yeah) Cause you got those…
Supa Sexy Greatness Plus greatness Equals great greatness Girl I …
Sweet Love There was a time when I couldn't see See her beauty…
There Goes My Baby I was rolling in my car When I pulled up at…
Things You Do Struck me like a lightning, baby I had to break down…
Thinkin Of You Mmm, hmm It feels like a lifetime, a thousand days have…
Thru It All Not one to have a loss for words What I have…
Time Verse 1: Baby I know you love me Even though you got…
Touched By An Angel Lately I've been thinkin' 'bout us What would I be if…
Turn Off The Lights Tonight is a special night, gonna take you to paradise Can't…
What If I'm The One What if you thought too much and missed out on…
What You Do To Me Don't stop Don't stop All the money that's in the world Can'…
Where Would I Be Early my heart rains like stormy nights I couldn't see the…
Whisper I wanna whisper I wanna whisper I got something to say to…
Without You Oh oh I I can't live without ya. I can't live…
Would You Mind Yeah, come on Uh, uh, uh, uh Baby, when I saw you…
You Are Butterflies is what I feel inside And every time it's like…
You Got Nerve Hey, hey, what you doin' here, who you talkin' to I'm…
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