Wednesday, February 17, 2021

"Ain't Nothin' New Under The Sun" by Al Wilson

Al Wilson was a talented vocalist from Mississippi who got his start in an outfit called The Rollers in the early 60s. He landed on the chart for the first time in 1968 when "The Snake" reached #27. By 1974, he found himself at the top with "Show And Tell."

Wilson struggled to match that success as musical tides shifted in the mid-70s to more disco and dance oriented material. He achieved two more Top 40 appearances before disappearing from the charts in 1976: "La La Peace Song" and "I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)" reached #30 and #29, respectively.

"Ain't Nothing New Under The Sun" is a happy-go-lucky song incorporating some 70s bubble gum pop from his 1976 album, "I've Got A Feeling." If you're looking for another cut to showcase his vocal talents, check out "For Cryin' Out Loud" from his masterful 1973 album, "Show And Tell."

Wilson passed away in 2008 from kidney failure at the age of 68.


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