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Ronnie Dyson

voc, 1950-1990 US, Washington, D.C.
Singer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Ronald Dyson

Soul singer - actor Born on 05.06.1950 in Washington D.C., U.S.A. Died on 10.11.1990 of heart failure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A His break came in 1968 at the age of 18 when he won lead part in the Broadway production of Hair. His voice became "iconic" with the lead vocal in the show's anthem of the hippie era "Aquarius". He released seven albums between 1970 - 1983. His biggest hits were "(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?" (1970), "I Don't Wanna Cry" (1970), "The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me)" (1976)

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Soundtrack
  • Pop
  • Rock
Plays With
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Popular Tracks   
Aquarius - From "Hair" on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Single Version on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson
I Think I'll Tell Her - Single Version on His All Time Golden Classics by Ronnie Dyson
It's All Over Your Face on Constantly by Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson
When You Get Right Down to It - Single Version on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) - Single Version on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson
I Don't Wanna Cry on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson
Close to You on The More You Do It by Ronnie Dyson
Make It with You on Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
I Want To Be Where You Are / I Don't Wanna CryRonnie Dyson2014Single
Lady In Red - The Columbia Sides PlusRonnie Dyson2014Compil.
Phase 2 / Brand New DayRonnie Dyson2014Compil.
Love In All Flavors/The More You Do ItRonnie Dyson2012Compil.
All Over My Face / Disco CongoRonnie Dyson / King Errisson2006Album
Soul SessionRonnie Dyson1996Compil.
His All Time Golden ClassicsRonnie Dyson1995Compil.
ConstantlyRonnie Dyson1995Compil.
Are We So Far Apart? / ConstantlyRonnie Dyson Featuring Vicki Austin1991Album
See The ClownRonnie Dyson1990Single
ConstantlyRonnie Dyson1987Album
Brand New DayRonnie Dyson1983Album
You Better Be FierceRonnie Dyson1983Album
All Over Your Face B/w Don't Need You NowRonnie Dyson1983Album
Phase 2Ronnie Dyson1982Album
One More Chance For The FoolRonnie Dyson1982Single
Heart To Heart / Bring It On HomeRonnie Dyson1982Single
Couples OnlyRonnie Dyson1979Single
If The Shoe FitsRonnie Dyson1979Album
If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It)Ronnie Dyson1979Single
Sara Smile / No WayRonnie Dyson1977Single
Just As You Are / Ain't Nothing WrongRonnie Dyson1977Single
Don't Be AfraidRonnie Dyson1977Single
When You Get Right Down To It / The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me)Ronnie Dyson1977Single
Love In All FlavorsRonnie Dyson1977Album
The More You Do ItRonnie Dyson1976Album
The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me) / You And MeRonnie Dyson1976Single
Lovin' Feelin' / (I Like Being) Close To YouRonnie Dyson1976Single
Lady In Red / Cup (Runneth Over)Ronnie Dyson1975Single
Life And Breath / The Captain Of Your SoulRonnie Dyson1974Single
We Can Make It Last ForeverRonnie Dyson1974Single
One Man BandRonnie Dyson1973Album
I Think I'll Tell HerRonnie Dyson1973Single
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) / I Think I'll Tell HerRonnie Dyson1973Single
No Quiero Estar SoloRonnie Dyson1973Single
Just Don't Want To Be Lonely / Point Of No ReturnRonnie Dyson1973Single
Jesus Is Just Alright / Love Is Slipping AwayRonnie Dyson1972Single
When You Get Right Down To ItRonnie Dyson1971Single
Abelene / A Wednesday In Your GardenRonnie Dyson1971Single
If You Let Me Make Love To You Then Why Can't I Touch YouRonnie Dyson1970Single
Lady In Red / Love Dont You Go Through No Changes In MeRonnie Dyson / Sister Sledge1970Single
Band Of GoldRonnie Dyson1970Single
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?Ronnie Dyson1970Single
Why Can't I Touch You? / Girl Don't ComeRonnie Dyson1970Single
Banda De Oro / No Quiero LlorarRonnie Dyson1970Single
I Don't Wanna CryRonnie Dyson1970Single
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?Ronnie Dyson1970Album
I Don't Wanna Cry / She's GoneRonnie Dyson1970Single
Couples Only / So In Love With YouRonnie Dyson1970Single
Hair Medley / AquariusHair Original Broadway Cast, Ronnie Dyson1969Single
God Bless The Children / Are We Ready For LoveRonnie Dyson1969Single
Shine (Come Toward The Light)Ronnie DysonAlbum
Why Can't I Touch You? / I Don't Wanna CryRonnie DysonSingle
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) / The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me)Ronnie DysonSingle
Why Can't I Touch You? / At The Top Of The StairsRonnie Dyson / The FormationsSingle
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