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Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. (June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995), known professionally as Junior Walker, was an American multi-instrumentalist (primarily saxophonist) and vocalist who recorded for Motown during the 1960s.
Blow the House Down is an album by the American saxophonist Junior Walker, released in 1983. [1] [2] It marked the third time that Walker had signed with Motown Records. [3] "Closer than Close" was released as a single. [4] The album peaked at No. 210 on the Billboard 200. [5] Walker supported the album with a North American tour. [6]
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"I'm a) Road Runner" is a hit song by Junior Walker & the Allstars, and was the title track of the successful 1966 album Road Runner. Written by the team of Holland–Dozier–Holland, it was released on the Tamla (Motown) label in 1966 and reached number 20 in the U.S. and in 1969 number 12 in the UK.
The song opens with the sound of a shotgun blast and a drum roll, with the verses alternating between Walker's vocals and tenor saxophone fills. [2] It does not employ the typical progression, but remains on one chord throughout. [7] Personnel. Junior Walker – lead vocals, tenor saxophone; Willie Woods – lead guitar, harmony vocals
Dave Walker is a fascinating minor figure in British rock history that crossed paths with a number of significant acts. One of his early bands, the Redcaps, opened for the Beatles on four occasions.
"What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" is a 1968 song that was a 1969 hit single by Jr. Walker & the All Stars. [2] The single was one of Jr. Walker's most successful releases, becoming a hit on both the R&B and pop singles charts. "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)," written by Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua, and Vernon Bullock, peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of August
Jalon Walker closed out his Georgia football sophomore season with a flourish. The versatile linebacker is eyeing an expanded role in 2024.