Al Wilson ~ Show And Tell 1973 Soul Purrfection Version
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- Al Wilson was born June 19, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi and displayed an interest in music from a young age, singing in church choirs and forming a quartet where he sang spirituals and country western songs.
It was not until he joined the Navy that he realized he wanted to be a professional singer. He performed with an on base vocal group until he was honorably discharged in 1958 then worked as a mail carrier, dishwasher and a janitor to support himself. He moved to San Bernardino and joined the Jewels who then changed their name to The Rollers and had a #80 hit with "The Continental Walk" in 1961.
He left that group the following year and worked as a session drummer until 1966 when he met Marc Gordon, manager of the the Fifth Dimension who set up an audition to join Johnny Rivers' Soul City label. Al had his first bona fide hit single with "The Snake", a #27 pop hit which has become a Northern Soul Classic.
There was not much interest in Wilson's subsequent releases and he floundered until he met writer/producer Jerry Fuller. Fuller came to see Al during his gig in Chino, California and was impressed by his stage presence.
Fuller set up a meeting with Wilson for the following Friday and brought a song he had written for him called "Show And Tell", playing it on his guitar for Al. Wilson liked what he heard so Jerry also handed over a copy of the song he had already recorded with Johnny Mathis to give Al an idea of what the song could be, but Al decided to not be influenced by Mathis and declined to listen to it until after he recorded it. Johnny's version was released on his "Killing Me Softly With Her Song" LP of 1973. You can listen to it here • Show and Tell
The results were phenomenal, the crystal clear production highlighted Al's voice and the playful lyrics referencing the child's game. It entered the chart at #96 but was at #1 thirteen weeks later giving the Rocky Road label its one and only #1 hit. The following year, Al released "La La Peace Song" and it heated up a cover war as OC Smith had also released his version, but Al won out by peaking at #30. The Rocky Road label folded shortly after that and Al was signed to Playboy Records for "I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)" a #29 pop hit, but a #3 R&B hit in 1976.
1979 saw him try his hand at disco soul with "Count The Days" but the album did not produce any hits. In 2001 he re-recorded his classic hits for "Spice Of Life" that did not chart. Al Wilson died of kidney failure on April 21, 2008. - Hudba
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In a beret
Yes indeed it sure does
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🇱🇷
This was real music, real feelings, real romance, real sensuality.
One of my mom's favorites my mom brought this hit the 45 and it makes me so honored to ad this to my playlist ❤😂🎉😢😅😊
Back in the days,when music made you feel good all over..
❤❤❤ great great great great great great great great
And here I am in 2023 at 56yrs old and this song still touches my soul. We may never see this genre again but it will always live on within me. Brings a tear to my eye 🤷🏻♂️
We will
We will. I promise you.
I grew up poor but the radio was free and we listened to all types of music. For me RnB soul singers mmmmppphh untouchable. This man is telling us his truth. One of my fave songs of all time. I listen to it often. This is what love feels and sounds like.
This song is an absolute master piece! That voice, back up singers, strings and brass section doesn't get any better than this.
R.I.P. AL WILSON I WAS VERY YOUNG WHEN I HEARD THIS SONG BUT AS AN OLDER MAN I 100% UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS SONG MEANS TO ME TODAY AND FOREVER.😔😑🙂
Yessir
Takes me back to GHB.I remember the days.. ❤❤❤
THIS SONG IS STILL A PURE FUNK SOUL CLASSIC AFTER 48 YEARS.
I was in 8th grade in 1973 Apollo Junior High Tucson, Az.
Brings back memories.
Smooth groove. One of my favorites from the 70s again what a decade for music
heerlijke Soulmuziek van een zeer onderschatte zanger.
This song is complete FIRE....coming from a life long metalhead.
LOVE THAT SONG,TAKES ME ,WHEN I YOUNG,JAVI ! RITE ON MAN?❤❤
Childhood memories on Father's stereo
Rest in peace al Wilson show and tell
Oh my! 1973!
Take me back!
Seems like yesterday
Soulful at its finest. Splendid, DJ. Going back to 9 years old in '73. Another tune I hope I can take to Heaven with me.
Brings back 70s summer memories down the shore visiting my grandparents house at the beach. Grandma playing this record, grandpa floating on his raft in the pool with a cigar. Cousins making burgers on the grill for lunch. Not a worry in the world. 😊
Thank you, Papa Cat.
He's got so much soul in his voice, what a soul diamond
This was sensual lyric writing, just a beautiful song to express, lucky person with writing this for them
I still have my original 45 of this song. This brings back so many great memories of the 70’s. Thank you.
Classic masterpiece!!!!
I love how you take some of my all time favorite songs and make them longer and better thank you .
I'm still so in love with his song. So precious. I really love looking at his shining eyes. So meaningful.His song whenever i play all the time reminds me of my true love that never materialized.😢😢😢
You're not alone. Life doesn't work out as we'd like so often... 😢😢
I'M PLAYING THIS SONG ON REPEAT ❤
This long version is a good thang
I always love this big "MILLION" seller from the talented Al Wilson. I first listened to this as a sophomore in 1973, a time when music described the emotions that I felt, and my generation felt. It surely was a special time, and a moment to reflect as eloquently presented from Mr Wilson. The man with the "Golden Voice."
Oh yeah. This is smooooove. Beautiful melody.
Can’t beat old school!
Wonderful tune by Al Wilson, I still have my 45 👍🏽
Al Wilson and Al Jarraeu, what a loss they're gone.
It's nice music ,1972 unreal gd times less hassles better 😊
I love this song it's me Wayback❤
I was only ten years old when I first heard this song. Loved it then. Still love it even more 😍
Same age as you, and same sentiment. A truly beautiful classic.
Same here! 10 in '73 and LOVED this song and so many other soul master pieces of that time. Sounded like magic coming out of my little transistor radio.
Defining nostalgia.
❤
Soulful song and Soulful delivery !!!
This classic soulful song is the pinnacle of the greatest era of music- the magical 70’s!!
Beautiful Song I was just now listening to it for all that really happened to me I know this song way back into the 70s which I was into my teens from that point of time. Now! being at the age of 61 this song here I can listen to all the time a Very Touching Song that puts magic right inside of you the more you continue listening to this song
Great History about this phenomenal Singer¡ Mike From Costa Rica.
Amazing...I was 12 when this came out. I fell in love with it the first time I heard it. I'm still in love with it. Beautiful love song.
One of my favorite Old School cuts of all time. Many thanks for this one right here.
Timeless, fine, elegante, sensual ballad. Great voice and instrumentation!
Wow another time capsule to take me back to my time in my life when I was a kid enjoying the simple joys of life during the seventies; a time in my life when this song was new and fresh on the radio , thanks for the beautiful music everyone be safe be blessed and enjoy life as much as possible 😎🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You expressed how I feel too. Hugs from Seattle!💜
Lost my baby when this song was new my hurt still today wonder where she's at and hope her life
Has been a happy wonderful life.
Great Voice! Great Song! Truly a Classic!!!!!
That was real music ❤
👍700 and counting. This is a timeless classic and Al sang it and brought it to the heart and soul of everybody. 💝🌎 PERFECTION
The backin vocals sendin me feelings.
I love this song forever ❤
Remember my mother relaying how this song gave her 'goose bumbs'
Ahhh, thanks for the much-needed break from this mad world!
well said...this is a majestic song in its right
Totally agree!
Im f rom spain...and i agree with you...really we need music....about this....specially to this crazy world!!! Greetings..
@@sergiop9885 We sure do! Spain, wow, that's awesome!
@@JeannieMitchellMyers yea im from spain...but if you are from The USA...u lives about a beauty and wonderfull country ....always i wanted can.visit united states.....someday about my whole life lolol
Made a continuous loop, 20 minutes long from 0:00 to 0:32, playing it in the 73 Jet Black Eldorado Convertible, red leather seats, with the top down, boom box playing, stopping for icecream at the Boardwalk, everyone loving it. Wow!
Outstanding memories still rolling it today and always.😊
Yessir. I was just a kid when this came out. 8 track tapes!
Fantastic! Al Wilson Forever! Disco Cat is Awesome!
Timeless .
I don’t believe that I’ve heard this record before. It’s just like I’m back in the seventies and turning my radio on, maybe on a bright relaxing sunny Saturday morning? Think I’ll go the gym, then LIVERPOOL and cruise on my super dream. 👍
Just taking a quick sec. To dedicate this lovely melody to a very special young lady by the name of Victoria wishing her a Merry Christmas from the bottom of this heart of wish she owns...special thanks to Mr. Al Wilson - for this heartfelt song!
Had almost forgotten about this track. Loved it back in the day. Thanks for posting and giving the background info, really enjoy it!
It's also called "soul music" 'cause it's Soul damn GOOD 👍!!
One of my favorite songs of the 70’s!
Wonderful choice !
Thank You DJ Cat !
Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷
Beautiful Sound & Quality Thank You Friend 👌👌👌🌹🌹🌹
I was 13 when this came out listening to it on my transistor radio 📻. Classic Soul.
Omg i love this song we hade so much fun back in the days ❤❤❤❤
17 yo when this song came out.
Still great music.
Thank you so much!! 1 of the songs I grew up on. My Roller Skating Days & 1 of my Grandma's favorite records. I still play this to this day. Have a blast of a weekend! 😎
Classic Soul School...!!!
Boy i love that songs thank you MR.DJ
Smooth as glass 💯 ~ Got me chillin on a late Friday/early Saturday.
Love, love , love it…and YOU💕⭐️💫❤️🔥🇺🇸🦅
Thanks for Extending Another Great Classic
Beautiful, beautiful song ❣ Oh and I was 3 in 1973. 😊
Show and tell it's just a game I play when I say that I love you the girls show me and tell me that you feel the same way too say you do baby. These are the eyes that never knew how to smile until you came into my life and these are the arms that went to lock you inside every day and every night. Angel here is the soul and what you've taken control see I'm trying to show that love is actually right oh oh so and tell it's just a game I play when I want to say I love you the girl show me and tell me that you feel the same way too. Al wilson
Happy Friday, y'all! This is brilliant, DJ DiscoCat!💃🏾❤🌺
I agree!
Excellent! Great job. This is soul from the heydey of soul.
It’s always so much fun to see what you’ve got up your sleeve. Such a great choice! Thank you!
Que canção linda muitas saudades dessa época
A special thank you to the sender of this song. Memories come alive🎶👍🏻☮️
Just by listening you can feel the depth of southern soul, some time I heard the song, Lody from Creedence Clearwater Revival, where he puts his own rhythm, which was not very successful.
In March 2007 she burned down her garage, which was used as a recording studio and all memories of her were lost, including one-off recordings.
He unfortunately died on April 21, 2008.
Now when you listen to it again, you remember that great voice of a whole soul singer, thank you again DJDiscoCat, for your musical works.
Greetings, from Mexico City.
magic
Mellow melodies and memories, thanks again!
I agree!!
MULTUMESC!🙏
Oooooooooooooooooooo My God My Daddy And His Brothers Played This Song 🎶 Soooooooooooo Much It’s In My Heart Now… ♥️
Thanks Pops! RIP! Kingston Jamaica
Gawd!! Such a SOUL-FULL melody. Mr. Wilson's rendition is THE BEST of any... Love it. The beat is bopping. The lyrics are passionate. Right up my "alley", so to speak. I'd like somebody close to me romantically to sing it to me---anytime. ANY TIME. Love is always a good & positive expenditure. Never feel shame if/when you're in love..." I" sure as hell don't!!!!!!
Totally AWESOME!😊💃
Love💓This Song Brings lovely Memory...
Now this is real music 🎶🎵 when ei hear this beautiful Beautiful song it ❤reminds me of a beautiful Beautiful Beautiful black woman named Barbara skinner I love 💘you and truly truly miss you ❤each and every day rest ❤in peace beautiful Beautiful black woman love Hermann ❤💑💘♥
Linda canção verdadeiro túnel do tempo
Great song ……. One of the best !
This is probably one of my all time fave songs. THANK YOU so much DJ Disco Cat. You are the Cat's Pajamas!!!!
Classic , Classic, Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great. A classic.
This is how You start off the weekend !!!
Beautiful
Thank u.
DJDiscoCat you are true purrfection with all these tunes!!! Love this ❤❤❤ Thank you and have a wonderful weekend 😁
I love the original version
The first record my mother played for me that got me into music.
Perfect!!!!!!!
Classic. Great.