Uploaded by Nocaro on May 23, 2011
Lee was born in New Orleans but moved to Oregon and after a stint in the US Navy, he became a professional boxer in the 1950's fighting as a light-heavyweight under the name of "Kid Chocolate". A chance meeting with record producer Allen Toussaint ended his boxing career and began a singing career with a song called "Ya Ya", a Top 10 single from 1961. When Toussaint's record label folded, Lee repaired cars for a living until he got another call from Toussaint a few years later resurrecting his music career and a few more hits including "Working in a Coal Mine" which peaked at #8 during the summer of 1966.
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it should be mandatory that this song and working man by rush be played by radio stations on labor day. let's start a petition lol. or simply vote thumbs up...........
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It's been 50 years and I never grooved on this in stereo! It's 10 times better "out'a sight", and a real "gass" this way.
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Well it's really catchy
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All I can think about is my dad when listening to this song. It cracks me up when he sings it.
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I love his rhythmn.
Am I allowed to say that about a 'black' man?
Or have we hopefully moved on?
naganokumas 9 months ago 5
The Late and Great Lee Dorsey this must be his biggest hit ..top marks excellent sound posted ..it's a job "working in a coal mine" I wouldn't fancy....cheers
hungryherbie 6 months ago