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Track: Stagger Lee
Artist: Lloyd Price
Album: The Exciting Lloyd Price

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Name: Lloyd Price
Spotify Genres: doo-wop
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American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, businessman, and label owner. Born: 9th March 1933 Kenner, Louisiana, USA - Died: 3rd May 2021 New Rochelle, New York, USA Nicknamed 'Mr. Personality' after his hit single of the same name. Price's first single for [l148789] Records, [Link] topped the R&B charts after its release in 1952. Price was drafted into the army during the Korean war, but upon release from the military founded the record labels [l405799], [l171317], and [l145934], and had several hit singles on the [l75648] label. He also founded a nightclub in New York City called "Lloyd Price's Turntable". After his business partner [a717564] was murdered at his nightclub in 1969, he distanced himself from the music industry, moving to Africa a nd working with promoter Don King to stage Muhammad Ali boxing matches in Zaire (against George Foreman) and Manila (against Joe Frazier). Price was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. His songs have been covered by [a83396], [a27518], [a223473], and [a124497], among others. Do NOT confuse with his brother [a=Leo Price (2)] who penned "Send Me Some Lovin'" and "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave".

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Release: Lloyd Price With Don Costa Orchestra - Stagger Lee
Year: 1958
Genres: Rock
Styles: Rock & Roll

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The night was clear, and the moon was yellow And the leaves came tumblin' down. . . I was standin' on the corner When I heard my bull dog bark. He was barkin' at the two men Who were gamblin' in the dark. It was Stagger Lee and Billy, Two men who gambled late. Stagger lee threw a seven, Billy swore that he threw eight. "Stagger Lee," said Billy, "I can't let you go with that. "You have won all my money, "And my brand-new Stetson hat." Stagger Lee went home And he got his .44. He said, "I'm goin' to the ballroom "Just to pay that debt I owe." (bridge) Go, Stagger Lee Stagger Lee went to the ballroom And he strolled across the ballroom floor. He said "You did me wrong, Billy." And he pulled his .44. "Stagger Lee," said Billy, "Oh, please don't take my life! "I've got three hungry children, "And a very sickly wife." Stagger Lee shot Billy Oh, he shot that poor boy so hard That a bullet went through Billy And broke the bartender's bar. Go, Stagger Lee, go, Stagger Lee! Go, Stagger Lee, go, Stagger Lee! (to fade)