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"The Wonder of You" is a song written by Baker Knight. [1] It was originally recorded by Vince Edwards in 1958, but this recording has never been released. In an interview with a DJ from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ray Peterson told the story of how Baker Knight confided that "The Wonder of You" was originally written as a gospel song.
Ray T. Peterson was born in Denton, Texas on April 23, 1935. [1] At the time of his death, sources gave 1939 as his year of birth. [3] As a boy he had polio. [1] Having a four-octave singing voice, Peterson moved to Los Angeles, California, where he was signed to a recording contract with RCA Victor in 1958. [1]
Knight published a memoir entitled A Piece of the Big-Time (my songs - my success - my struggle for survival) [6] in 2005 just before his death. Thomas Baker Knight Jr. died in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2005 at the age of 72. [1] He was survived by his daughter, singer-actress Tuesday Knight, and his son, Dr. Thomas Baker Knight III.
Robert Hunter Caldwell (August 15, 1951 – March 14, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He released several albums spanning R&B, soul, jazz, and adult contemporary. He is known for his soulful and versatile vocals.
Gary Wright was born and raised in Cresskill, New Jersey. [1] A child actor, he made his TV debut at the age of seven, on the show Captain Video and His Video Rangers, filmed in New York City. [2]
Antonia Christina Basilotta (born September 22, 1943), [2] better known by her stage name Toni Basil, is an American singer, choreographer, dancer, actress, and director.Her cover of the song "Mickey" topped the charts in the US, Canada and Australia and hit the top ten in several other countries.
In a tragic coincidence, Walter Scott, who was the front man for The In-Men and the lead singer of "The Cheater", a song whose lyrics speak of infidelity, [2] was murdered in 1983 by his wife's lover in a case that did not come to light until 1987. [6] Scott's wife eventually admitted to helping conceal Scott's death. [7]
Verlaine was in discussion with Jeff Buckley to produce his second album before Buckley's death by drowning in 1997. [17] Verlaine guested as guitarist on numerous releases by other artists, including the album Penthouse by the band Luna. He played on Patti Smith's Grammy-nominated "Glitter in Their Eyes" from her 2000 album Gung Ho.