CHARLIE WILSON
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The powerful lead singer for funk legends the Gap Band, Charlie Wilson fronted 15 Top Ten R & B singles, four of which --
"Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)," "Early in the Morning," "Outstanding," and "All of My Love" -- went to number
one. Active for over 40 years, the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Gap Band were most successful during the late '70s and early
'80s. Four of their albums from this period went either gold or platinum in the U.S. The impact of Wilson and his group
was lasting, exemplified by Guy's faithful cover of "Yearning for Your Love" and Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk,"
the latter of which credited the Gap Band as co-writers. Additionally, they were a popular source for rap and R & B producers,
as heard in Nas' "Life's a Bitch," Soul for Real's "Every Little Thing I Do," and Ashanti's "Happy," among dozens of other tracks.
Bridging the GapAs a solo artist, Wilson recorded sporadically while the Gap Band were still together. After You Turn My Life Around (1992) and the Snoop Dogg-supported Bridging the Gap (2000), Wilson became a major stand-alone concert draw and a staple of urban adult contemporary radio, sustained by a streak of successful Sony-distributed releases that began during the mid-2000s. Although the albums were dominated by affectionate ballads, each one included a funk jam or two. Charlie, Last Name Wilson (2005) was the first of several solo Top Ten R & B albums. Follow-up Uncle Charlie (2009) reached number two; the album, as well as "There Goes My Baby," were nominated for Grammy Awards. Just Charlie (2010) landed in the pop Top 20, with "You Are" was nominated for two Grammy Awards. Love, Charlie (2013) and Forever Charlie (2015) added to Wilson's pile of Top Ten R & B albums and Grammy nominations as he continued to be a major arena-level headliner. In It to Win It (2017) coincided with a tour for which Fantasia and Johnny Gill were the supporting acts. Ed Hogan -- of All Music Guide. |
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1992 You Turn My Life Around | |||
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01. Sprung On Me 02. Come Into My Love Life 03. Charlie's Jam 04. Realize 05. You Turn My Life Around 06. This Is My Prayer |
07. Confess Your Love 08. Time 09. I Found My Baby 10. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 11. Please Believe Me | ||
2000 Bridging The Gap | |||
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1. Absolutely 2. Another Man 3. Without You 4. Would You Mind 5. Big Pimpin' 6. Can I Take You Home 7. For Your Love 8. Now Ya Sayin' Bye |
9. Him Or Me 10. Sweet Love 11. Come Back My Way 12. A Wonderful One 13. Charlie's Angel 14. Bonus Track 15. One Way Street | ||
2005 Charlie, Last Name Wilson | |||
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1. Magic 2. Charlie, Last Name Wilson 3. So Hot 4. Let's Chill 5. No Words 6. Floatin' |
7. Asking Questions 8. What If I'm The One 9. You Got Nerve 10. Thru It All 11. My Gaurantee 12. Cry No More | ||
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2009 Uncle Charlie | |||
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1. Musta Heard 2. Shawty Come Back 3. There Goes My Baby 4. Can't Live Without You 5. Back To Love 6. One Time 7. Let It Out 8. Love, Love, Love |
9. What You Do To Me 10. Homeless 11. Thinkin' Of You 12. Supa Sexxy Bonus Tracks 13. Jump In 14. Let You Go | ||
2010 Just Charlie | |||
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1. My Girl Is A Dime 2. You Are 3. I Wanna Be Your Man 4. Never Got Enough 5. Once and Forever |
6. Life Of The Party 7. I Can't Let Go 8. Crying For You 9. Where Would I Be 10. Lotto | ||
2013 Love, Charlie | |||
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1. If I Believe 2. I Still Have You 3. I Think I'm In Love 4. My Love Is All I Have 5. Our Anniversary 6. Turn Off The Lights |
7. A MIllion Ways To Love You 8. Show You 9. My Baby 10. Oooh Wee 11. Say 12. Whisper | ||
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2015 Forever Charlie | |||
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1. Somebody Loves You 2. Touched by an Angel 3. Goodniight Kisses 4. Just Like Summertime 5. Unforgettable 6. Sugar.Honey.Ice.Tea |
7. My Favorite Part Of You 8. Infectious 9. Hey Lover 10. Things You Do 11. Birthday Dress 12. Me and You Forever | ||
2017 In It To Win It | |||
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1. Somebody Loves You 2. Touched by an Angel 3. Goodniight Kisses 4. Just Like Summertime 5. Unforgettable 6. Sugar.Honey.Ice.Tea |
7. My Favorite Part Of You 8. Infectious 9. Hey Lover 10. Things You Do 11. Birthday Dress 12. Me and You Forever | ||
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