Willie Tee
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Biography
Wilson Turbinton, known professionally as Willie Tee, was born on February 6, 1944, in the Calliope Projects of Newâ¯Orleans, Louisiana, and became an American keyboardist, songwriter, singer, and producer. Early exposure to rhythm and blues and jazz led him to record for AFO Records as a teenager, and in 1965 he released the single "Teasin' You" on Atlantic Records, establishing his presence in the soul scene. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Willie Tee performed at venues from the Apollo Theater to the Ivanhoe, and his 1970 album I'm Only a Man showcased his blend of funk and soul. In 1974 he arranged, coâwrote, and led the Wildâ¯Magnolias on their selfâtitled debut, Wildâ¯Magnolias, and the followâup They Call Us Wild, introducing Mardiâ¯Gras Indian streetâbeat funk to a wider audience. Subsequent releases, including Teasin' You (2006) and the posthumous Anthology (2008), compiled his catalog. Willie Tee collaborated with artists such as Dr. John, Cannonball Adderley, and his brother, Earlâ¯Tee, on Brothers for Life (1988), and contributed to the 2004 Dr. John album N'Awlinz: Dis Dat or D'Udda. His work was sampled by rappers including the Geto Boys and Lil Wayne, evidencing his impact on Newâ¯Orleans music. In 2007, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inducted him, and he passed away on September 11, 2007, after a battle with colon cancer.
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- Kidnapper featuring Warren Storm
- Opelousas Sostan by Willie Tee
- Gatur Bait by Willie Tee
- Eight Nights a Week by Willie Tee
- You Better Say Yes
- Sweet Thing
- Always Accused
- She Really Did Surprise Me
- Man That I Am
- Foolish Girl
- I Peeped Your Hole Card
- Mirror by Willie Tee
- Ain't That True Baby
- You Gonna Pay Some Dues
- My Heart Remembers
- I Heard Everything You Said
- I Want Somebody (To Show Me The Way Back Home)
- Close Your Eyes
- First Taste of Hurt
- I'm Having So Much Fun
- Teasing You Again
- Walking Up A One Way Street
- Your Love and My Love Together
- Reach Out For Me
