Charlie Wilson
Biography
As lead singer for the Gap Band, Charlie Wilson sang on four number one R&B hits: "Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)," "Early in the Morning," "Outstanding," and "Addicted to Your Love" -- as well as the classics "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Yearning for Your Love," "Party Train," and "Big Fun." The band had three platinum albums, two gold certificates, and supplied hit singles for the movie soundtracks to Penitentiary III ("Sweeter Than Candy") and the title track Top 20 R&B hit single of Keenon Ivory Wayans' I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. After a long hiatus, Wilson returned in 2000 with Bridging the Gap, issued by Interscope and sporting appearances by Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg (the smooth "Big Pimpin'") and Case (on the duet ballad "Another Man"). The album became an R&B hit and brushed the Top 200 album chart as well. His 2005 LP Charlie, Last Name Wilson hit the Top Ten thanks to the success of the title track and "Magic." ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
i just saw uncle charlie on monique show the other night-- he is still slammin' and his story is so inspirationa l . i am so glad he pulled himself up from drugs and homelessness . much love, uncle charlie! keep making music!
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you have opened my eyes to silent suffering my prayers go out to you for all you have overcome and keep stepping too keep singing for us love you.
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i love this man, i would do any thing 4 charlie u, can b homeless, u r 2 dam fine, i would pay u what amount u want !, fine a** charlie. Your work is lookin @ God! Thank u God 4 Charlie No one is better than u.
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Uncle Charlie is "outstanding " , Everlasting, i hope the new Gap is the same. how could it not be? I hope these new artist take note and keep commin' witit like zabiduwedend i d e d e !
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I LOVE THIS MAN HE IS STILL SMOOTH AND HIS SWAY IS STILL TIGHT HE HAS THAT ONE SEXY VOICE STILL AND NO ONE ELSE CAN EVER TAKE HIS PLACE KEEP ON WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND KEEP ON ENJOYING WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND THAT`S MAKING PEOPLE LIKE ME HAPPY WITH YOUR MUSIC KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
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Charlie Wilson is sick. This dude is still blowing up the charts. He's dropping a bomb alright!
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lyrics that can be understood just good old fashion listinig and dance music. Happy to have Charlie back on the charts. Kudos to Charlie Wilson
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We also went to the Charlie Wilson concert in Biloxi, MS he was awesome.
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my prayers go out to charlie that he gets thru his health problems. much peace, love and good health to you, charlie. and keep making music please! :)
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I WENT TO CHARLIE WILSON CONCERT IN BILOXI MISSISSIPPI IT WAS OFF THE CHAIN. HE REALLY GIVES YOU A FULL SHOW FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END.MUCH LOVE TO UNCLE CHARLIE.
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Found out last week that he had cancer.Knowi n g that GOd hasnt made him so talented for him to lose his life with this battle of Cancer.Hold your head up and know that God will never leave or forsake you!!All things are possible through Jesus Christ that stengthens us!Keep using your talent that God gave you
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wow his new cd is off the chezze.The whole cd speaks 4 itself.thi is the best one yet.charlie wilson-uncle charlie.all i can say is wowwwwww.and toknw he's fighting cancer shows how strong this artist really is.i,m sure a prayer from all his fans would be appericated.
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on the cover of his CD charlie last name wilson, he talked about being strung out on drugs and people in and out his house. he said that if it hadn't been for his wife and mother praying for him, he don't know where he would be.
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a couple of years ago i heard charlie was strung out. i hope that wasn't true or if he was having a substance abuse problem, i hope and pray that he overcame it and he continues to record and perform.
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A true survivor in a industry that is full of change and trickery.
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I just love his music. Because I can relate to the lyrics in his songs.
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Charlie, you know your thr BOMB when a 3yr old request to listen to you! How about that?
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Charlie Wilson is so awsome, his music you can just sit back drink you a glass of wine, and just relax...
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i think personally his songs r the BEST!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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I like his music I think his music is very smooth and relaxing
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I love every song Charlie and his brothers did. I grew up with them in Tulsa Oklahoma before they became the Gap Band - On Sunday nights we would have musicals at church and those boys would sing their hearts out and their mother would be on that piano making it walk.
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The GAP Band! Now that's the real deal. I still play "Outstanding " and "Yearning For Your Love." Those are all two all-time great, classic jams!
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