More than 40 years on and Southern Rock icons Wet Willie are still thrillin… Read Full Bio ↴More than 40 years on and Southern Rock icons Wet Willie are still thrilling fans young and old with their potent blend of high energy R&B, downhome soul, greasy blues rock and gospel harmonies. Featuring powerful vocals by frontman Jimmy Hall and strong musicianship throughout, the band had always been closer in spirit to rhythm and blues legends like James Brown or Wilson Pickett than to their label mates Marshall Tucker or the Allman Brothers.
The five original members of Wet Willie, all from Mobile, Alabama, came together in 1969 and soon realized they had something special. Jimmy was out front, a triple threat on lead vocals, sax and harmonica; as one writer said, “Jimmy Hall was who Mick Jagger wanted to be!” Ricky Hirsch played guitars and wrote or co-wrote much of the band’s material, with Jack Hall, Jimmy’s brother, on bass, Lewis Ross on drums and John Anthony on keyboards.
The band relocated to Macon, Georgia in 1970 where they were signed by Phil Walden’s Capricorn label, and got right to work on their self-titled first album. Upon its release later that year, Wet Willie began a relentless touring schedule, and soon became known as one of the hardest working bands of the Southern Rock era. As they put it, they “opened for everyone from A to Z: Allman Brothers to ZZ Top!”
Their second album, Wet Willie II came out a year later, followed by Drippin’ Wet, a live set recorded in New Orleans that captured the intense energy of their live shows. With the release of their fourth album in 1974, Keep On Smilin’, the band broke into the charts with the title track, hitting number 10 on national radio charts and number one in many Southern markets. Another track, “Countryside of Life,” became a staple of Wet Willie’s live shows and was later covered by country artists Alabama.
Vintage photo of Wet Willie BandAlso featured on Keep On Smilin’ and it’s follow up, Dixie Rock, were female backing vocalists The Williettes, including the Hall brothers’ sister, Donna Hall. They added even more dimension to the band’s gospel and soul sensibilities. Wet Willie also had chart success with the title track “Dixie Rock,” another fan favorite on the band’s set list. Another talented Alabama musician, Michael Duke debuted on Dixie Rock on vocals and organ and stayed with the band through their tenure in the Southern Rock era. The Wetter the Better was recorded in 1976 and became the band’s last studio album for Capricorn.
A second live set, Left Coast Live in 1977 and a greatest hits collection followed before the band entered a period of personnel and record label changes. Emerging in 1978 with a new Epic Records contract, the new line-up included Jimmy and Jack Hall, Mike Duke, Drummer T.K. Lively, and guitarists Marshall Smith and Larry Berwald. Wet Willie’s first Epic album, Manorisms, cut in England at the Manor Studios (thus the title), was released in 1978 and had a more polished, almost pop sheen. The harmony-filled track “Streetcorner Serenade” also hit the charts and became another fan favorite. The band’s last album for Epic followed in 1979. Titled Which One’s Willie?, it included “Weekend” which added a bit of a disco edge and was also well received on national radio.
The members of Wet Willie spent the 80’s pursuing varied projects and regrouped in the early 90’s following a reunion concert in Mobile for Mardi Gras. Photo of the new Wet Willie BandThe core of the band, siblings Jimmy, Jack and Donna Hall-Foster and drummer T.K. Lively remains intact today. Completing the current line-up are long-time members Ric Seymour, a multi-talented vocalist/guitarist; Ricky Chancey, versatile on electric and acoustic guitar, steel guitar and harp; and latest addition, very capable keyboardist Bobby Mobley.
At varied points in their career, Wet Willie has been featured in showcases and displays at the Alabama and Georgia Music Halls of Fame, and in 1976 received the prestigious America’s Music Award from the Alabama Hall of Fame.
Recorded in Woodstock, GA in 2011, Wet Willie’s newest release, Miles of Smiles, on Atlanta’s Hittin’ the Note label, is their first live CD since 1977 and includes their anthem “Keep On Smilin’," along with other crowd favorites and some previously unreleased songs. The band continues to tour, bringing their unique brand of high energy Southern Rock to festivals and other venues throughout the South and beyond.
Booking and press contact:
Terry Reeves, Music Matters Entertainment
(404) 734-6168 or email Music Matters Entertainment
You can also see 'Wet Willie' as The Wet Willie Band on Last.fm.
Official Website: Wet Willie
The five original members of Wet Willie, all from Mobile, Alabama, came together in 1969 and soon realized they had something special. Jimmy was out front, a triple threat on lead vocals, sax and harmonica; as one writer said, “Jimmy Hall was who Mick Jagger wanted to be!” Ricky Hirsch played guitars and wrote or co-wrote much of the band’s material, with Jack Hall, Jimmy’s brother, on bass, Lewis Ross on drums and John Anthony on keyboards.
The band relocated to Macon, Georgia in 1970 where they were signed by Phil Walden’s Capricorn label, and got right to work on their self-titled first album. Upon its release later that year, Wet Willie began a relentless touring schedule, and soon became known as one of the hardest working bands of the Southern Rock era. As they put it, they “opened for everyone from A to Z: Allman Brothers to ZZ Top!”
Their second album, Wet Willie II came out a year later, followed by Drippin’ Wet, a live set recorded in New Orleans that captured the intense energy of their live shows. With the release of their fourth album in 1974, Keep On Smilin’, the band broke into the charts with the title track, hitting number 10 on national radio charts and number one in many Southern markets. Another track, “Countryside of Life,” became a staple of Wet Willie’s live shows and was later covered by country artists Alabama.
Vintage photo of Wet Willie BandAlso featured on Keep On Smilin’ and it’s follow up, Dixie Rock, were female backing vocalists The Williettes, including the Hall brothers’ sister, Donna Hall. They added even more dimension to the band’s gospel and soul sensibilities. Wet Willie also had chart success with the title track “Dixie Rock,” another fan favorite on the band’s set list. Another talented Alabama musician, Michael Duke debuted on Dixie Rock on vocals and organ and stayed with the band through their tenure in the Southern Rock era. The Wetter the Better was recorded in 1976 and became the band’s last studio album for Capricorn.
A second live set, Left Coast Live in 1977 and a greatest hits collection followed before the band entered a period of personnel and record label changes. Emerging in 1978 with a new Epic Records contract, the new line-up included Jimmy and Jack Hall, Mike Duke, Drummer T.K. Lively, and guitarists Marshall Smith and Larry Berwald. Wet Willie’s first Epic album, Manorisms, cut in England at the Manor Studios (thus the title), was released in 1978 and had a more polished, almost pop sheen. The harmony-filled track “Streetcorner Serenade” also hit the charts and became another fan favorite. The band’s last album for Epic followed in 1979. Titled Which One’s Willie?, it included “Weekend” which added a bit of a disco edge and was also well received on national radio.
The members of Wet Willie spent the 80’s pursuing varied projects and regrouped in the early 90’s following a reunion concert in Mobile for Mardi Gras. Photo of the new Wet Willie BandThe core of the band, siblings Jimmy, Jack and Donna Hall-Foster and drummer T.K. Lively remains intact today. Completing the current line-up are long-time members Ric Seymour, a multi-talented vocalist/guitarist; Ricky Chancey, versatile on electric and acoustic guitar, steel guitar and harp; and latest addition, very capable keyboardist Bobby Mobley.
At varied points in their career, Wet Willie has been featured in showcases and displays at the Alabama and Georgia Music Halls of Fame, and in 1976 received the prestigious America’s Music Award from the Alabama Hall of Fame.
Recorded in Woodstock, GA in 2011, Wet Willie’s newest release, Miles of Smiles, on Atlanta’s Hittin’ the Note label, is their first live CD since 1977 and includes their anthem “Keep On Smilin’," along with other crowd favorites and some previously unreleased songs. The band continues to tour, bringing their unique brand of high energy Southern Rock to festivals and other venues throughout the South and beyond.
Booking and press contact:
Terry Reeves, Music Matters Entertainment
(404) 734-6168 or email Music Matters Entertainment
You can also see 'Wet Willie' as The Wet Willie Band on Last.fm.
Official Website: Wet Willie
One Track Mind
Wet Willie Lyrics
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90LB.Wuss Your substantial credibility Isn't much a part of me A sprea…
Aaron LaVigne Branches blowing up. The sky falls down But, the feeling all…
Ari Hest My baby?s got a one track mind She never can hold…
Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns Too many prophets to pay attention My head explodes I hate a…
Bobby Lewis Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, …
BONES JONES--w-BORA BORA When I was a young boy I cried Being worried about…
Cherry S/T I've lost my mind My mind I cannot find I've lost it…
Chromeo I just got fixated on somebody And when I say, "Somebody",…
Cyndi Lauper Ah, ah Ah, ah (Got a one track mind) Somethings happening I…
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D.E.L Sally got a one track mind It doesn't matter if it's…
E.Bar I took our pictures off the wall Off the shelf Off the…
Edwyn Collins Darling, I never meant to let you down I always meant…
Entombed One-armed bandit, one-way ride One-armed bandit, one more tr…
Eric Clapton Tossing and turning All night long Down in my pillow Felt s…
Fight Paris Well I've been thinkin' for quite some time I've got…
Four Four Call me, were the last words I remember Then the spring…
Four Fours Call me, were the last words I remember Then the spring…
HAWTHORNE Mayer My baby's got a one track mind Only shopping bags with…
John Lindberg Trio I got my hand on the wheel and my eye…
Johnny Thunders When I was born I had to think up a song To…
Johnny Thunders The Heartbreakers When I was born I hada think up a song To live…
Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers When I was born I had to think up a song To…
Knickerbockers (Keith Colley - Linda Colley) Verse 1: There's no denyin' I'…
Lucky 7 I watch the clock pass by, she left me all…
Mayer Hawthorne My baby's got a one track mind Only shopping bags with…
Motörhead One-armed bandit, one-way ride One-armed bandit, one more tr…
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas This time of life's a hurricane in September We're just a…
Ninety Pound Wuss Your substantial credibility Isn't much a part of me A sprea…
Papa Roach Sex addicts, drugs, and vampires They permeate my life Don't…
saturdays at your place Stale beer and bad taste Busted van in the drive way Keepin…
Sleep Parade You've got a one track mind, Where's your youth gone? Away…
Spanish Gold If I hear a beat in somewhere I′m going, I'm going If…
Suicidal Tendencies Every messed up feeling has its day Every screwed up person…
Swingers She's insane Living on a different plane Spinning til she di…
The Four Fours Whoa Whoa Hahahaha Check it Check it You keep it wet in the …
The Heartbreakers When I was born I hada think up a song To live…
The Knickerbockers (Keith Colley - Linda Colley) Verse 1: There's no denyin' I'…
The Swingers She's insane Living on a different plane Spinning til she di…
The Toasters Now I've got a one track mind And I've got it…
Thirty Seconds to Mars A$AP Rocky Love is like problems We all got 'em A dark night, remember…
Thunder and Lightning Can I go back in time, change my mind Trade sorrow…
Two Brothers Perpetual bombilations for fertilization The white orbs call…
Victory (Hey - looking good! - Oh, I don't mean it…
Zaide You live your life With a one track mind You don't…
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Airport My baby came in a a plane last night I went…
Alabama They talk about you They say these bad things They just ain'…
Baby Fat Come on Have you heard the news Talk is goin' around Let me…
Babyfat Come on Have you heard the news Talk is goin' around Let …
Country Side Of Life You can have your buildings and your arithmetic I don't nee…
Dixie Rock I was feelin' tired and troubled I was feelin' down and…
Everybody's Stoned Everybody seems like they're so stoned today Seems we just …
Everything That 'Cha Do Oh depression Got you guessing about the thing you should do…
I%27d Rather Be Blind Something told me it was over When I saw you and…
Jelly Jelly Hello baby, I had to call you on the phone Hello…
Keep On Smilin Well you say you got the blues, Got holes in…
Keep On Smiling Well you say you got the blues, Got holes in…
Make You Feel Love Again You need to give love Another try. One bad love affair, You …
No Last Sunday morning, the sunshine felt like rain The week b…
No No No Woo Aw, play it boy Went down ′bout a week ago Things were…
Rainman On the night you left me baby My tears were falling…
Shame Well I tried to tell you baby But it didn't make…
Shout Bamalama shout bamalama he's down in alabama shoutin' bamalama way d…
Street Corner Serenade Down on the corner in my home town Me and the…
that Oh depression Got you guessing about the thing you should do…
That's All Right Well, that's all right, mama That's all right for you That…
Walkin' By Myself Here I come now Well it sure gets lonesome When I'm walkin'…
Weekend One Friday evenin' What a feelin', feel like singin' Tired o…
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