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Walker was born Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. on June 14, 1931, in Blytheville, Arkansas, but grew up in South Bend, Indiana.He began playing saxophone while in high school, and his saxophone style was the anchor for the sound of the bands he later played in.
"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
"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
Road Runner is a 1966 album by Junior Walker & the All-Stars. [1] The band's second album, it reached #6 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart and #64 on Billboard ' s Top Albums chart, launching four hit singles.
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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