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Lee Dorsey

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Born
24 December 1924
Born In
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died
1 December 1986 (aged 61)
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey was a childhood friend of Fats Domino before moving to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy in World War II and then began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a lightweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought un… read more
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born… read more
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey was a childhood friend of Fats Domino… read more

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1 Play track The Essential Lee Dorsey Get out of My Life Woman
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 232 listeners
2 Play track The New Lee Dorsey Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky (From Now On)
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3 Play track The New Lee Dorsey Give It Up
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4 Play track The New Lee Dorsey Working in the Coal Mine
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5 Play track 20 Greatest Hits Occapella
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6 Play track The Essential Lee Dorsey Ya Ya
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7 Soul Mine - The Greatest Hits & More Yes We Can - Pt. 1
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8 Play track The New Lee Dorsey A Lover Was Born
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9 Play track Ride Your Pony Ride Your Pony
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10 Play track Who's Gonna' Help Brother Get Further Who's Gonna' Help Brother Get Further
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  1. 57,191 listeners

    2000 · 24 tracks

    The New Lee Dorsey
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  2. 43,362 listeners

    1965 · 2 tracks

    Ride Your Pony
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  3. 14,348 listeners

    7 Sep 1997 · 20 tracks

    Wheelin' And Dealin' - The Definitive Collection
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  4. 13,251 listeners

    1962 · 40 tracks

    The Essential Lee Dorsey
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