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Al Wilson

Al Wilson was a soul singer best known for his 1968 hit 'Show and Tell,' a ballad written by Joey Brooks that reached the top of the charts. His recordings...

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Al Wilson was a soul singer best known for his 1968 hit 'Show and Tell,' a ballad written by Joey Brooks that reached the top of the charts.

His recordings from that period include songs like 'The Snake' and 'Poor Side of Town,' which appeared on albums such as 'Show and Tell' (1968) and 'The Snake' (1969). These records featured his clear, earnest voice over straightforward soul and R&B arrangements.

Wilson was born Alvin Rudolph Wilson in 1939. He died in Los Angeles in 1979.

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