Al Wilson

Songs Written by Al WilsonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Allen LaMar Wilson (June 19, 1939 – April 21, 2008) was an American soul singer known for the million-selling number one hit "Show and Tell". He is also remembered for his Northern soul anthem, "The Snake". == Background == Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Attending Kate Griffin Elementary, he showed little interest in education but performed in school plays, sang in talent shows and won first prize in a local art contest. He began his career at the age... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Al Wilson first charted in 1922 with In the Little Red School House.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.

Top songs: #1: In the Little Red School House - #2: In the Little Red School House - #3: On the Road Again - #4: Going Up the Country - #5: Time Was
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  Billy Jones & Ernest Hare
1.
07/1922
#1  In the Little Red School House
Billy Jones & Ernest Hare

331 pts
2
US


[Edison 50962]
written by Al Wilson greentick & James A. Brennan
  The American Quartet
2.
07/1922
#2  In the Little Red School House
The American Quartet

238 pts
5
US


[Victor 18904]
written by James A. Brennan & Al Wilson greentick
  Canned Heat
On the Road Again
3.
07/1968
#3  On the Road Again
Canned Heat

from Boogie with Canned Heat   Boogie with Canned Heat
160 pts
16
US
8
UK

[Liberty 56038]
written by Alan Wilson greentick & Floyd Jones
Going Up the Country
4.
12/1968
#4  Going Up the Country
Canned Heat

from Living the Blues   Living the Blues
134 pts
11
US
19
UK
[Liberty 56077]
written by Alan Wilson greentick
5.
03/1969
#5  Time Was
Canned Heat

from Hallelujah   Hallelujah
11 pts
67
US


[Liberty 56097]
written by Al Wilson greentick, Hite Jr., Henry Vestine, Larry Taylor & Fito De La Parra
6.
08/1969
Poor Moon
Canned Heat

3 pts
119
US


[Liberty 56127]
written by Al Wilson greentick


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