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.
You Got Me Running
Lenny Williams Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'You Got Me Running' by these artists:
Dr. Will Let it out Cry it out When you're down When your heart stops…
Itch-E & Scratch-E Ah uh uh uh yeah This ones for the boopers Knucklehead boope…
J. Reed Hoo! Yeah it's another one of them marvelous shits Yeah, Fli…
Otis Rush You got me runnin', you got me hidin' You got…
Smoke and Shadows Got this feeling Got this feeling Got this feeling about…
St. Louis Slim Is the way that I move with you Is the way…
Wizzard Do do do do Sham-a-lama-ding dong Do do do do Sham-a-lama-di…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Lenny Williams:
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 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 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…
Make Love 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…
Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh! I just got in town, And I've been looking around, Tryina get…
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…
Where Did Our Love Go 12 years 4 kids 3 houses 2 dogs My, how time…
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@jamesdutra8552
Hey Everyone,
The great voice of Lenny Williams brings it down home with this soulful tune.
What a great singer, who always blows me away with his music.
An "Oak Town" favorite with "Tower of Power".
Very few vocalists can bring it, like Lenny Williams.
"God Bless You Lenny"
Jimmy D.
@jonathangoode546
Whenever I don’t feel good ... this one song just makes me feel better. Also it makes my day then I feel like a champion ! God bless you AUNTE SOUL FOR POSTING THIS SONG RUNNING .
@juanlupersio3825
This song saved my Daughters life..... listen on repeat
@TheDjRandyB
Fall 1978 WKTU & Dj Paco played this nightly....
@elmograce8516
Great song
@harrylindsey7874
It was days that gone by with my best friend
@jamesdutra8552
Hey Everyone,
The great voice of Lenny Williams brings it down home with this soulful tune.
What a great singer, who always blows me away with his music.
An "Oak Town" favorite with "Tower of Power".
Very few vocalists can bring it, like Lenny Williams.
"God Bless You Lenny"
Jimmy D.
@SouLoveReal
The T-OP Horn Section is on this album with Lenny... ("Choosing You," 1977).
@mannypintado8349
This was definitely a Favorite Dance Classic Jam. Paradise Garage, Zanz, Loft.
@TheMarvinWASH
garage , melons . studio 54
Pegasus
@yvanimpactocomunicacionchi5590
just blowing my mind