Guide Note

Soul singer Al Wilson scored his biggest hit in 1968, with the R&B; single "The Snake," produced by Johnny Rivers of "Secret Agent Man" fame. Other popular Wilson songs include "Do What You Gotta Do," a cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Lodi," "The La La Peace Song" and "I've Got a Feeling We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again." His final appearance on the Billboard Chart came in 1979, and since then he was a fixture of the club/lounge circuit.

Wilson died from kidney failure on April 21, 2008 at the age of 68. He is survived by wife Patricia, two daughters and 13 grandchildren.

Fast Facts

1. Born June 19, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi
2. Sang in a men's chorus while in the U.S. Navy
3. Performed with the vocal groups The Statesmen, The Jewels and The Rollers