Lenny Williams (born Leonard Charles Williams on February 6, 1945, in Littl… Read Full Bio ↴Lenny Williams (born Leonard Charles Williams on February 6, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres.
During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power. As a soloist, he made several hit recordings, including “Cause I love You” (recorded on his solo album) and “So Very Hard To Go’
Background
Williams moved to Oakland at a very young age. Learning to play the trumpet in elementary school fueled his interest in music; his skills as a vocalist were first nurtured by singing in gospel choirs and groups around the Bay Area. He worked with several notable artists, such as Sly Stone, Andre Crouch, Billy Preston and members of the Hawkins family, Edwin, Walter and Tremaine.
Professional recordings
After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy Records. He cut two singles for the label including “Lisa’s Gone” and “Feelin Blue”, written by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival. In 1972, Williams' stint with Atlantic Records was placed on hold, when he joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power. A string of hits, including “ So Very Hard To Go’,“Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of The Stream)” and Eric Jackson's luvin You, written by Williams and Johnny "Guitar" Watson. During his two years with the group, Williams participated in three milestone albums, the gold LP Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, and Urban Renewal, while touring throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Solo works
At the end of 1975, Williams returned to his solo projects. Initially signing with Motown Records in 1972, he later moved to ABC Records in 1977 (which was then purchased by MCA Records in 1979). Over the next four years. He scored ten charted hits, including “Shoo Doo FuFu Ooh”, ‘Choosing You”, “You Got Me Running”, “Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me”, and “Midnight Girl”. Williams recorded four more albums from 1977 to 1980, Choosing You, his first gold LP, Spark Of Love, Love Current, and Let’s Do It Today.
After leaving MCA, Williams recorded for independent labels, Rockshire and Knobhill. In 1986, he was invited to sing vocals on “Don’t Make Me Wait For Love” a track from Duo Tones, a multi-platinum recording by Kenny G. The song became a top 20 pop and R&B hit the following year.
During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power. As a soloist, he made several hit recordings, including “Cause I love You” (recorded on his solo album) and “So Very Hard To Go’
Background
Williams moved to Oakland at a very young age. Learning to play the trumpet in elementary school fueled his interest in music; his skills as a vocalist were first nurtured by singing in gospel choirs and groups around the Bay Area. He worked with several notable artists, such as Sly Stone, Andre Crouch, Billy Preston and members of the Hawkins family, Edwin, Walter and Tremaine.
Professional recordings
After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy Records. He cut two singles for the label including “Lisa’s Gone” and “Feelin Blue”, written by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival. In 1972, Williams' stint with Atlantic Records was placed on hold, when he joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power. A string of hits, including “ So Very Hard To Go’,“Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of The Stream)” and Eric Jackson's luvin You, written by Williams and Johnny "Guitar" Watson. During his two years with the group, Williams participated in three milestone albums, the gold LP Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, and Urban Renewal, while touring throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Solo works
At the end of 1975, Williams returned to his solo projects. Initially signing with Motown Records in 1972, he later moved to ABC Records in 1977 (which was then purchased by MCA Records in 1979). Over the next four years. He scored ten charted hits, including “Shoo Doo FuFu Ooh”, ‘Choosing You”, “You Got Me Running”, “Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me”, and “Midnight Girl”. Williams recorded four more albums from 1977 to 1980, Choosing You, his first gold LP, Spark Of Love, Love Current, and Let’s Do It Today.
After leaving MCA, Williams recorded for independent labels, Rockshire and Knobhill. In 1986, he was invited to sing vocals on “Don’t Make Me Wait For Love” a track from Duo Tones, a multi-platinum recording by Kenny G. The song became a top 20 pop and R&B hit the following year.
So Very Hard To Go
Lenny Williams Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'So Very Hard To Go' by these artists:
Martin Nievera Ain't nothin' I can say, nothin' I can do I feel…
Tower of Power Ain't nothin' I can say, nothin' I can do, I feel…
Tower of Tower Ain't nothin' I can say, nothin' I can do, I feel…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Lenny Williams:
'Cause I Love You Ooh Ah Girl, you know I love you No matter what you do And…
Anytime I can't remember why we fell apart From something that was…
Because I Love You Ooh Ah Girl, you know I love you No matter what you do And…
Cause I Love You (Overnight Ce Girl, you know I love you No matter what you do And…Don Sitting here just staring at your picture Waiting for your c…
Half Past Love kenangan bersama mu takkan kulupa disampingmu terbayang seny…
I Love It Ooh Ah Girl, you know I love you No matter what you do And…
I Was Made To Love Her I was born in Lil' Rock Had a childhood sweetheart We were…
Let's Talk It Over Girl, you know I love you No matter what you do And…
Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me Sitting here just staring at your picture Waiting for your c…
Midnight Girl I made a wish on a starry night And then you…
Ooh Child Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll ge…
Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh I just got in town, And I've been looking around, Tryina get…
Somebody else Two years ago, you broke my heart. Said you was leaving…
Suspicions I'm so glad that I met you, baby. And I'm so…
What Is Hip? So you want to jump out your trick bag And ease…
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@imbees2
Lenny is still singing this music after 50 years.
@catsmeow6858
Not many singers can sing this song but Lenny still has it and does it with much class!!
@rah718
Indeed!
@lue4724
If a man's "Boo" is mad at him- play Lenny Williams!
Forgive & Forget!!!!!😊❤😊
@craigdawson4505
One of the Highlights of my life was when I spent a whole day with Lenny when he was in Pittsburgh Back In The Day. Such a Humble and Great Guy....
@reet1489
Lenny is up there in age, and he can still carry this iconic song really well. Thank you, Lenny, for your time with Tower of Power.
@rosieellison508
You know you can sang , when you get up in age and still sound the same.no voice over, no auto tune, no nothing.just raw singing.love me some Lenny williams, and he still looks good
@essiejames9492
It was 1973 when this song came out I was 20 and now it is October of 2024 thank God at 71 still listening and loving Lenny Williams 🎉🎉
@jacquelinecamillotelles5175
Eu também! Um grande abraço do Rio de Janeiro/Brasil
@JamesRonstadt
Best front man T.O.P. ever had.