Born Irving Lee Dorsey in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey moved to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy and began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a light heavyweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought under the name "Kid Chocolate" and was quite successful. Dorsey met songwriter/producer Allen Toussaint at a party in the early 1960s, and was signed to the Fury record label. The song that launched his career was inspired by a group of children chanting nursery rhymes - "Ya Ya" went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. He recorded other songs for Fury before the label folded, and Dorsey went back to his car repair business. Toussaint later came back on the Amy label and began to work with Dorsey once again. From 1965 to 1969 Dorsey put seven songs in the Hot 100, the most successful of which was "Working in the Coal Mine" in 1966. It was to be his second and last Top Ten song. In 1970 Dorsey and Toussaint collaborated on an album entitled Yes We Can; the title song was Dorsey's last entry in the singles chart. It was later a hit for the Pointer Sisters under the title, "Yes We Can Can". Dorsey appeared on an album with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, which led to more recordings on his own with ABC Records in the late 1970s. In 1980, Dorsey opened for English punk band The Clash on their US tour. Dorsey contracted emphysema and died in New Orleans in 1986, at the age of 61. Dorsey's songs have been .... + Informações

a good song by lee dorsey. + Informações

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From the LP "Holy Cow! The Best of Lee Dorsey".. + Informações

original song, oldie.. + Informações

Written by Allen Toussaint, Lee Dorsey's "Get Out Of My Life Woman" remains one of the most sampled tracks in hip-hop history. Cheers and Enjoy! ^_^ Edit / 08.28.11 I appreciate all the views and comments. If you have any other requests from Lee Dorsey, just hit me up. Stay funky, people! :). + Informações

Lee Dorsey, gonh be funky, get out of my life woman ,vinyl. + Informações

Lee Dorsey performed 1967 in Culture House in Finland. This is taped there. The tune is a one line chant but Dorsey shows his showmanship.. + Informações

Lee Dorsey - Working in the Coal Mine. + Informações

Footage of some groovy dancing ..FAB !!! Lee Dorsey (December 24,1924 - December 2,1986,) born Irving Lee Dorsey in New Orleans, Louisiana, was an African/American pop/rhythm and blues singer during the 1960's. + Informações

Lee was born in New Orleans but moved to Oregon and after a stint in the US Navy, he became a professional boxer in the 1950's fighting as a light-heavyweight under the name of "Kid Chocolate". A chance meeting with record producer Allen Toussaint ended his boxing career and began a singing career with a song called "Ya Ya", a Top 10 single from 1961. When Toussaint's record label folded, Lee repaired cars for a living until he got another call from Toussaint a few years later resurrecting his music career and a few more hits including "Working in a Coal Mine" and his last Top 40 hit from November of 1966, "Holy Cow".. + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 December 1, 1986) was an Afro-American pop/R&B singer during the 1960s. Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born Irving Lee Dorsey in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey moved to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy and began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a light heavyweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought under the name "Kid Chocolate" and was quite successful. Dorsey met songwriter/producer Allen Toussaint at a party in the early 1960s, and was signed to the Fury record label. The song that launched his career was inspired by a group of children chanting nursery rhymes - "Ya Ya" went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. He recorded other songs for Fury before the label folded, and Dorsey went back to his car repair business. Toussaint later came back on the Amy label and began to work with Dorsey once again. From 1965 to 1969 Dorsey put seven songs in the Hot 100, the most successful of which was "Working in the Coal Mine" in 1966. It was to be his second and last Top Ten song. In 1970 Dorsey and Toussaint collaborated on an album entitled Yes We Can; the title .... + Informações

Soul II Soul at the Africa Centre. This it is called real hard FUNK!!!!. + Informações

'Ya Ya' by Lee Dorsey. Flip is Fury records US 1960's. + Informações

The incomparable Sam & Dave, perhaps the best live act that has ever existed, live in Offenbach, Germany, 1967. Unbelievably joyous performance, the kind of live show that just doesn't exist anymore. Broadcast features a few guest musicians, including Linda Carr, Arthur Conley, and Lee Dorsey playing some tunes backed by the Sam & Dave orchestra. They're worth watching too. Let's get soulful.. + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 December 1, 1986) was an Afro-American pop/R&B singer during the 1960s. Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born Irving Lee Dorsey in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey moved to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy and began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a light heavyweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought under the name "Kid Chocolate" and was quite successful. Dorsey met songwriter/producer Allen Toussaint at a party in the early 1960s, and was signed to the Fury record label. The song that launched his career was inspired by a group of children chanting nursery rhymes - "Ya Ya" went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. He recorded other songs for Fury before the label folded, and Dorsey went back to his car repair business. Toussaint later came back on the Amy label and began to work with Dorsey once again. From 1965 to 1969 Dorsey put seven songs in the Hot 100, the most successful of which was "Working in the Coal Mine" in 1966. It was to be his second and last Top Ten song. In 1970 Dorsey and Toussaint collaborated on an album entitled Yes We Can; the title .... + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 December 1, 1986) was an Afro-American pop/R&B singer during the 1960s. Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born Irving Lee Dorsey in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey moved to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy and began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a light heavyweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought under the name "Kid Chocolate" and was quite successful. Dorsey met songwriter/producer Allen Toussaint at a party in the early 1960s, and was signed to the Fury record label. The song that launched his career was inspired by a group of children chanting nursery rhymes - "Ya Ya" went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. He recorded other songs for Fury before the label folded, and Dorsey went back to his car repair business. Toussaint later came back on the Amy label and began to work with Dorsey once again. From 1965 to 1969 Dorsey put seven songs in the Hot 100, the most successful of which was "Working in the Coal Mine" in 1966. It was to be his second and last Top Ten song. In 1970 Dorsey and Toussaint collaborated on an album entitled Yes We Can; the title .... + Informações

Lee Dorsey - Occapella. + Informações

Lee Dorsey had a hit in 1961 with, "Ya Ya" for the Fury label. He signed with AMY (Bell Records) in 1964 and his first hit with the label was "Ride Your Pony". This is Lee's first album for AMY (he only had two). So listen up to the great soul stomper, "Ride Your Pony". + Informações

Lee Dorsey, gonh be funky, give it up ,vinyl. + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 December 1, 1986) was an Afro-American pop/R&B singer during the 1960s. Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born Irving Lee Dorsey in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey moved to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy and began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a light heavyweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought under the name "Kid Chocolate" and was quite successful. Dorsey met songwriter/producer Allen Toussaint at a party in the early 1960s, and was signed to the Fury record label. The song that launched his career was inspired by a group of children chanting nursery rhymes - "Ya Ya" went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. He recorded other songs for Fury before the label folded, and Dorsey went back to his car repair business. Toussaint later came back on the Amy label and began to work with Dorsey once again. From 1965 to 1969 Dorsey put seven songs in the Hot 100, the most successful of which was "Working in the Coal Mine" in 1966. It was to be his second and last Top Ten song. In 1970 Dorsey and Toussaint collaborated on an album entitled Yes We Can; the title .... + Informações

This is Lee's second album on AMY, it contains his biggest and most memorable hit, "Working In The Coal Mine". The track I play from this album, "Get Out Of My Life, Woman", is my favorite track by Lee. Enjoy the beat of this song and Lee's lazy southern soul vocals!. + Informações

Lee Dorsey is best known for "Working in a Coal Mine." This is a double sided gem.. + Informações

This was a big hit for Lee Dorsey. + Informações

Love It. Love It. Heard This In A Del Taco In 2001. I Said What the Heck Is This Oldie? I Tracked It Down 6 Years Later. Amazing. The Great Working In A Coal Mine- Lee Dorsey. Such A Great Unique Artist. Holy Cow- I Love This Song. + Informações