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Lee Dorsey

voc, 1924-1986 US, New Orleans
Singer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Irving Lee Dorsey

Irving Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 1, 1986) was an African 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.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Blues
  • Pop
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Get out of My Life Woman on Ride Your Pony by Lee Dorsey
Working in the Coal Mine on The New Lee Dorsey by Lee Dorsey
Ya Ya on The Essential Lee Dorsey by Lee Dorsey
Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky (From Now On) on The New Lee Dorsey by Lee Dorsey
Give It Up on The New Lee Dorsey by Lee Dorsey
Occapella on Night People: The Best of Lee Dorsey by Lee Dorsey
Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further? on Absolutely the Best by Lee Dorsey
Walkin' the Dog on The Best of the House of Soul: Rare Tracks by Various Artists
Ride Your Pony on Ride Your Pony by Lee Dorsey
Holy Cow on The New Lee Dorsey by Lee Dorsey

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Get Out Of My Life, Woman / Gator BaitLee Dorsey / The Gaturs2018Single
A Lover Was Born / Give It UpLee Dorsey2018Single
Soul Mine - The Greatest Hits & MoreLee Dorsey2014Compil.
Big Easy Soul ChampLee Dorsey2012Compil.
Funky As I Can Be!Lee Dorsey2007Compil.
The Best Of Lee DorseyLee Dorsey2006Compil.
Yes We Can / Night PeopleLee Dorsey2005Compil.
Holy Cow - The Very Best Of Lee DorseyLee Dorsey2005Compil.
New Orleans SoulLee Dorsey2005Compil.
The Very Best Of Lee Dorsey Working In A Coal MineLee Dorsey2001Compil.
Ride Your Pony / Ya YaLee Dorsey2001Single
The EP Collection… PlusLee Dorsey2000Compil.
The MastersLee Dorsey1998Compil.
For What It's Worth / Gator TailSérgio Mendes / Lee Dorsey1998Single
Wheelin' And Dealin' - The Definitive CollectionLee Dorsey1997Compil.
His Greatest HitsLee Dorsey1996Compil.
Get Out Of My Life Woman - Definitive Greatest HitsLee Dorsey1995Compil.
Freedom For The FunkLee Dorsey1994Compil.
Golden ClassicsLee Dorsey1994Compil.
The HitsLee Dorsey1994Compil.
Yes We Can ...And Then SomeLee Dorsey1993Compil.
Ya YaLee Dorsey1993Compil.
Working In A CoalmineLee Dorsey1993Compil.
Soul MineLee Dorsey1993Compil.
Great Googa MoogaLee Dorsey1991Compil.
Ya YaLee Dorsey1991Compil.
20 Greatest HitsLee Dorsey1991Compil.
Working In The CoalmineLee Dorsey1991Single
Working In The CoalmineLee Dorsey1991Single
Working In A CoalmineLee Dorsey1991Compil.
Working In A CoalmineLee Dorsey1989Album
Am I That Easy To Forget?Lee Dorsey1987Compil.
Do-Re-Mi-FunkyLee Dorsey1987Compil.
Can You Hear Me?Lee Dorsey1987Compil.
Holy Cow! The Best Of Lee DorseyLee Dorsey1985Compil.
Working In The CoalmineLee Dorsey1984Compil.
Workin' In A Coal MineLee Dorsey1983Single
Can You Hear Lee Dorsey? (The Best Of)Lee Dorsey1982Compil.
All Ways FunkyLee Dorsey1982Compil.
Tony Williams & Paul Robi Of The Platters / Percy Sledge / Lee Dorsey / King CurtisTony Williams & Paul Robi · Percy Sledge / Lee Dorsey / King Curtis1981Compil.
Working In A Coal Mine. Holy Cow. Can You Hear MeLee Dorsey1980Single
Working In The Coal Mine / Holy Cow / Can You Hear MeLee Dorsey1980Compil.
Get Out Of My Life Woman / Ay-La-Ay / People Sure Act FunnyLee Dorsey1980Compil.
Ya-YaLee Dorsey1980Compil.
Ya Ya / Working In The Coal MineLee Dorsey1980Single
Gonh Be FunkyLee Dorsey1980Compil.
Ya Ya / Do Re MiLee Dorsey1979Single
Night People / God Must Have Blessed AmericaLee Dorsey1978Single
Say It AgainLee Dorsey1978Single
Night People / Can I Be The OneLee Dorsey1978Single
Night PeopleLee Dorsey1978Album
On Your Way DownLee Dorsey1973Single
When Can I Come Home / Gator TailLee Dorsey1972Single
Freedom For The StallionLee Dorsey1971Single
Tears, Tears And More Tears / OccapellaLee Dorsey1971Single
OccapellaLee Dorsey1970Single
Sneakin' Sally Thru The Alley / Tears Tears And More TearsLee Dorsey1970Single
The Best Of Lee DorseyLee Dorsey1970Compil.
Yes We Can / O Me - O, My - OLee Dorsey1970Single
I Can Hear You Callin' / What You Want (Is What You Get)Lee Dorsey1970Single
Yes We CanLee Dorsey1970Album
Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (From Now On) / There Should Be A BookLee Dorsey1969Single
Ride Your Pony / Get Out Of My Life, WomanLee Dorsey1969Single
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A LetterLee Dorsey1969Single
Give It Up / Candy YamLee Dorsey1969Single
Wonder Woman / A Little Dab A Do YaLee Dorsey1968Single
Four Corners, Part I & IILee Dorsey1968Single
Can You Hear Me?Lee Dorsey1968Single
Cynthia / I Can't Get AwayLee Dorsey1968Single
A Lover Was Born / What Now My LoveLee Dorsey1968Single
Go-Go Girl / I Can Hear You Callin'Lee Dorsey1967Single
Sweet LeeLee Dorsey1967Compil.
My Old Car / Why Wait Until TomorrowLee Dorsey1967Single
Rain Rain Go Away / Gotta Find A JobLee Dorsey1967Single
Rain Rain Go AwayLee Dorsey1967Single
Vista, VistaLee Dorsey1967Single
Love Lots Of Lovin'Lee Dorsey And Betty Harris1967Single
Can You Hear MeLee Dorsey1966Single
Working In The Coal Mine - Holy CowLee Dorsey1966Album
Messed AroundLee Dorsey1966Single
Holy Cow / Operation HeartacheLee Dorsey1966Single
Ride Your PonyLee Dorsey1966Single
Working In The Coal Mine / MexicoLee Dorsey1966Single
Ride Your Pony - Get Out Of My Life WomanLee Dorsey1966Album
Get Out Of My Life, WomanLee Dorsey1966Single
Get Out Of My Life, WomanLee Dorsey1966Single
You're Breaking Me UpLee Dorsey1966Single
Get Out Of My Life WomanLee Dorsey1966Single
Working In The Coal MineLee Dorsey1966Single
Working In The Coal MineLee Dorsey1966Single
Working In The Coalmine / Ride Your PonyLee Dorsey1966Single
Confusion / Neighbor's DaughterLee Dorsey1966Single
The Best Of Lee DorseyLee Dorsey1965Compil.
Work, Work, Work / Can You Hear MeLee Dorsey1965Single
Ride Your Pony / The Kitty Cat SongLee Dorsey1965Single
Can You Hear Me / Ride Your PonyLee Dorsey1965Single
You're Breaking Me Up / Messed Around (And Fell In Love)Lee Dorsey1964Single
Organ Grinder Swing / I Gotta Find A New LoveLee Dorsey1964Single
Hoodlum Joe / When I Meet My BabyLee Dorsey1963Single
Hello Good LookingLee Dorsey1963Single
Do-Re-Mi / People Gonna TalkLee Dorsey1962Single
Eenie-Meenie-Minee-Mo / Behind The 8-BallLee Dorsey1962Single
Give Me Your Love / You Are My SunshineLee Dorsey1962Single
You Are My Sunshine / Give Me Your LoveLee Dorsey1962Single
Do Re Mi / Ya YaLee Dorsey1961Single
Ya Ya / Give Me YouLee Dorsey1961Single
Ya! Ya!Lee Dorsey1961Album
Lottie-MoLee Dorsey1958Single
One Track Mind / Do-Re-MiBobby Lewis / Lee DorseySingle
Rock/Lonely EveningLee DorseySingle
Blue Suede Shoes / Holy CowCarl Perkins / Lee DorseySingle
Kansas City / Ya YaWilbur Harrison / Lee DorseySingle
DrainingLee DorseySingle
Hey BabeLee DorseySingle
Remember How Great: The Original Hits, Volume OneThe Heartbeats, Frankie Lymon, The Flamingos, The Fiestas, The Monotones, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Chuck Berry, Lee Dorsey, Lee Andrews & The Hearts, Robert & Johnny, Etta JamesCompil.
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