Johnny Wakelin

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Born
1939 (age 86)
Born In
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
The fight between Muhammad Ali & George Foreman in Kinshasa (Zaire ) on 30. Oct.1974 when Ali re-took his title inspired Johnny Wakelin to write his first Single. ‘BLACK SUPERMAN’ The record shot into the charts when Ali visited Britain and picked up the concept of being the Black Superman. In July 76 the song “IN ZAIRE” from Johnny’s album ‘Reggae, Soul and Rock & Roll’ followed and climbed up to Nr. 4 in the UK, Nr. 2 in Germany and get top listings in Australia and USA. Songs like AFRICAN MAN, TENNESSEE HERO followed, giving Johnny numerous hits worldwide. 1980 – 2004 Joh… read more
The fight between Muhammad Ali & George Foreman in Kinshasa (Zaire ) on 30. Oct.1974 when Ali re-took his title inspired Johnny Wakelin to write his first Single. ‘BLACK SUPERMAN’ The record shot into the charts when Ali visited Britain and picked up the concept of being the Black Superma… read more
The fight between Muhammad Ali & George Foreman in Kinshasa (Zaire ) on 30. Oct.1974 when Ali re-took his title inspired Johnny Wakelin to write his first Single. ‘BLACK SUPERMAN’ The record shot into the charts when Ali visited Britain and picked up the concept of being the Black Superman. In July 76 the song “IN ZAIRE” from Johnny’s album ‘Reggae, Soul and … read more

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1 Play track Reggae, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll In Zaire
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2 Play track Disco Inferno Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)
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3 Play track RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES In Zaire 21ct. Version
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4 The Best Of Johnny Wakelin In Zaire (Muhammed Ali)
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5 Play track Champ! Black Superman
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6 RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES Photographic
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7 RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES You Burn a Hole in My Pocket
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8 RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES Pioneers
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9 The Best Of Johnny Wakelin Hey Sugar Ray (Ray Leonard)
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10 The Best Of Johnny Wakelin Love Yah Like A Brother (Frank Bruno)
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  1. 9,912 listeners

    11 tracks

    Reggae, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll
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  2. 4,397 listeners

    13 Dec 2007 · 15 tracks

    RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES
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  3. 1,145 listeners

    1974 · 1 track

    Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)
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  4. 847 listeners

    19 Jul 2009 · 12 tracks

    The Best Of Johnny Wakelin
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