Spanky Wilson (born c.1947) is an American soul, funk and jazz vocalist, who has performed internationally and recorded several albums since the late 1960s. Stream I'm Thankful by Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with Amazon Music Unlimited. Exclusive discount for Prime members.
Spanky Wilson with the Quantic Soul Orchestra, 2006 | |
Background information | |
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Born | c.1947 Philadelphia, United States |
Genres | Jazz, funk |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1969-present |
Spanky Wilson (born c. 1947)[1] is an American soul, funk and jazz vocalist, who has performed internationally and recorded several albums since the late 1960s.
Biography[edit]
She was born in Philadelphia as Louella Wilson[2], and was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reputedly gaining the nickname 'Spanky' as a result of the spankings she received from her father.[3] She started singing as a child and after an early marriage, began performing in clubs aged 17 with Stanley Turrentine. She was soon recruited by Jimmy McGriff for a national tour, which ended in 1967 in Los Angeles, California. There, she sang in clubs and was introduced to H. B. Barnum, who invited her to record. She sang as a backing vocalist on records by Letta Mbulu, O. C. Smith, Lou Rawls and others, before releasing her first single, 'The Last Day of Summer', produced by Barnum and released in early 1969.[4] This was followed by the album Spankin' Brand New (1969), on which all the songs were written by composer and pianist Howlett Smith. Wilson released several further singles on Mothers Records, a label set up in Hollywood by Jay Ward, and two more albums, Doin' It (1969) and Let It Be (1970).[5][6] She also appeared on nationally networked TV shows, and made her international debut in 1970 at the Rio Song Festival in Brazil.[4][7]
She has shared the stage with soul and jazz legends such as Marvin Gaye, Sammy Davis Jr., organists Jimmy McGriff and Brother Jack McDuff, cornetist Nat Adderley, percussionist Willie Bobo, Lalo Schifrin and Jimmy Smith.[3] In 1971 she moved to Detroit and sang in clubs before recording for Eastbound, a subsidiary of Westbound Records. The 1974 single 'Home' was again co-written by Howlett Smith, and she released the album Specialty of the House the following year. She returned to live in Los Angeles, and performed in clubs there for several years, before moving to Paris, France, in 1985 and re-marrying. During the late 1980s and 1990s, she performed mainly in France, Germany and other parts of Europe. In 1999, she released the album Things Are Getting Better with the Philippe Milanta Trio. About the same time, several compilations of her earlier recordings were released in Britain.[4]
In 2000, after she had returned to live in California, she was contacted by British DJ and record producer Will Holland of The Quantic Soul Orchestra, and they began working together. They recorded several singles, and released the album I'm Thankful in 2006.[4] She is featured on the 2012 album from writer/producer Frank Fitzpatrick entitled Scenes In Jazz. Wilson also performed on the featured theme song of the film High Chicago, entitled 'That Rainy Day.'
Discography (partial)[edit]
- Spankin Brand New, Mothers Records & The Snarf Company (1969)
- Doin it, Mothers Records & The Snarf Company (1969)[8]
- Let It Be, Mothers Records & The Snarf Company (1970)
- Specialty of the House, 20th Century / Westbound Records (1975)
- Singin and Swingin, Big Blue Records (1991)
- Things are Getting Better, Jazz Aux Remparts (1999)
- I'm Thankful with the Quantic Soul Orchestra, Tru Thoughts (2006)
- T.G.I.F 'Thank God it's Funky' with Ruckus Roboticus, Dance or Die Records (2012)
With Teddy Edwards
- La Villa: Live in Paris (Verve/Gitanes, 1993)
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Unknown Singer Turns Boos To Cheers', Jet, 26 November 1970, p.57
- ^The legendary Spanky Wilson returns to Los Angeles: Her personal story. Musical Memoirs's Blog. Retrieved 18 January 2019
- ^ abBiography by Marisa Brown, Allmusic.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015
- ^ abcd'Spanky Wilson, She's Always Spankin' Brand New to Somebody', I Dig PGH, 3 October 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2015
- ^Spanky Wilson discography, Discogs.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015
- ^Mothers Records & The Snarf Company, Discogs.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015
- ^Henry Johnston, 'Rio Fifth Pop Festival', Billboard, 7 November 1970, p.56
- ^Billboard - Volume 81 1969 'Superscope's initial product from H. B. Barnum will be the LP ' Doin' It' by Spanky Wilson which originally came out on Barnum's Mothers label.'
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spanky_Wilson&oldid=880108692'
Funk
- Various
- Funk Fever Vol.2
- Label: Wagram Music – 3131162
Type: 4 x CD, Compilation
Country: France
Date of released: Feb 2008
Category: Funk / Soul
Style: Funk - 1306 megabytes
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Funk 70'S | ||
1.01 | –The Pharaohs | Black Enuff |
1.02 | –Incredible Bongo Band* | Apache |
1.03 | –The PC's Ltd | Fast Man |
1.04 | –Herman Hitson | Ain't Other Way |
1.05 | –The Highlighters Band | Funky 16 Corners |
1.06 | –Five Miles High | So Frustrated Part.2 |
1.07 | –Ike Turner | Funky Mule |
1.08 | –Reginald Milton & The Soul Jets | Clap Your Hands |
1.09 | –The Propositions | Africana (Long Edit) |
1.10 | –Elliott Small | E Ni Me Ni Mi No Mo |
1.11 | –King Floyd | I Feel Like Dynamite |
1.12 | –Innersouls | Just Take Your Time |
1.13 | –Rev Jamel* & Bob Johnson | Walking On The Moon |
1.14 | –The Unemployed | The Funky Thing |
1.15 | –James Brown | That Dood It |
Funk 70'S To 80'S | ||
2.01 | –Ike & Tina Turner | Baby (What You Want To Me To Do) |
2.02 | –Soul Searchers* | We The People |
2.03 | –Weston Prim And Backlash* | Simmerin' |
2.04 | –The Commodores* | Sing A Simple Song |
2.05 | –Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson | The Summer Of' 42 |
2.06 | –Creative Source | Who Is He And What Is He To You |
2.07 | –Darondo | Legs Part.1 |
2.08 | –Rodney Trotter | Space Nigga' |
2.09 | –Joe Shamwell | I Wanna Be Your CB |
2.10 | –Skyy | Let's Turn It Out |
2.11 | –Gwen McCrae | All This Love That I'm Giving |
2.12 | –Banbarra | Shack Up |
2.13 | –Natural High | The Whole World Is Dancin' |
2.14 | –Freedom | Get Up And Dance |
2.15 | –The Salsoul Orchestra | Getaway |
Funk 80'S To 90'S | ||
3.01 | –MFSB | Dance With Me Tonight |
3.02 | –Teddy Pendergrass | You Can't Hide From Yourself |
3.03 | –Edwin Birdsong | Cola Bottle Baby |
3.04 | –Roy Ayers | Release Yourself |
3.05 | –Lemuria | Hunk Of Heaven |
3.06 | –Logg | I Know You Will |
3.07 | –B.T. Express | Give Up The Funk (Let's Dance) |
3.08 | –Light Years | Bounce And Freak With Me |
3.09 | –The Chi Sound Orchestra | Windy City Theme (I'll Tell You What It Is Latter) |
3.10 | –Ray Camacho* | Movin' On |
3.11 | –Ohio Players | Do Your Thing |
3.12 | –Curtis Mayfield | Toot An' Toot An' Too |
3.13 | –Solomon Burke | Hold On |
3.14 | –George Clinton And P-Funk All Stars | Flashlight (Live) |
3.15 | –Frankie Smith | Double Dutch Bus |
Nu Funk | ||
4.01 | –The New Mastersounds | Turn This Thing Around |
4.02 | –The Quantic Soul Orchestra | Panama City |
4.03 | –The Bamboos | Bring It HomeFeaturing – Alice Russell |
4.04 | –Breakestra | Take My TimeFeaturing – Choklate |
4.05 | –Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators | Keep Reachin' Up |
4.06 | –The Sound Stylistics | Shake And Hip Drop |
4.07 | –Speedometer | Am I Your WomanFeaturing – Ria Currie |
4.08 | –The Sweet Vandals | I Got You, Man ! |
4.09 | –Uptown Funk Empire | N.O.WFeaturing – Juan Rozoff |
4.10 | –Orgone | Funky Nassau |
4.11 | –The Soul Snatchers | Sniffin' And Snatchin' |
4.12 | –Cookin' On 3 Burners | Cook ItFeaturing – Fallon Williams |
4.13 | –DJ Aeon Seven | Funky FuriousWritten-By, Arranged By, Producer – Aeon Seven |
4.14 | –The Soul Destroyers | Fakin' ItFeaturing – Sharon Jackson |
4.15 | –Spanky Wilson | Message To TomorrowFeaturing – The Quantic Soul Orchestra |
Companies, etc.
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Credits
- Artwork By – Supercinq & Bus
- Compiled By – Arnault, Basile , Oliver , Tilda
Notes
A Pure Selection Of Classics & Rare Funky TunesOn discs:
Made in France
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This compilation ℗ & © 2006 Wagram Music. Manufactured and distributed by Wagram Music S.A.
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