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Lee DorseyLee Dorsey Lee Dorsey American pop and R&B singer (1924–1986) Irving Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924[1] – December 1, 1986)[2] was an American pop and R&B singer during the 1960s. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint, with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Lee Dorsey Background information Born Irving Lee Dorsey (1924-12-24)December 24, 1924 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Died December 1, 1986(1986-12-01) (aged 61) New Orleans, Louisiana Genres R&B, soul, funk Occupation Singer Years active 1950s–1986 Labels Fury, Amy, Polydor, ABC Close Career Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey was a childhood friend of Fats Domino. He… (Source: Wikipedia)
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