The Tulsa, Oklahoma native started his singing career at a young age through ministry. I have a lot more to say and my story is not finished,” said Wilson. I know I’m an inspiration to so many millions of people.
The book was also given an honorary mention for non-fiction from the Black Caucus of American Library Association.
“I’m on a journey that God has allowed me to take,” said Wilson, whose memoir released June of 2015 landed on both the Washington Post and New York Times Best Seller lists.
The MSR spoke with Wilson via telephone to discuss his 40-plus years in music, his memoir I Am Charlie Wilson, and his upcoming performance at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. From having numerous number-one Billboard hits with the Gap Band, to being homeless, overcoming a drug addiction, surviving prostate cancer, rebuilding his solo career, and becoming a number-one best-selling author, Wilson has proven that persistence and belief can help one endure life’s obstacles. The lead singer of the Gap Band, Charlie Wilson, has experienced many highs and lows in the music industry throughout the years.
Yo C, You know we need to get out and do somethin' man Got all these hot cars and hot cribs Ain't got nobody to share it with, baby Know what I mean? Let's go Hey girl, How you doin'? My name is Charlie, last name Wilson I was wonderin' if I could take you out Show you a good time, invite you to my house Here is my number, girl you can call me And don't forget it baby, the name is Charlie With all of this fortune, what am I doin' single? Sometimes I tell myself: Man, get out and mingle You don't have to be alone, you need someone to love But being famous sometimes it's hard to find someone to trust But the hell with that this time, I'm gonna treat myself Being in love is good for your health It's time to share this fortune and fame with someone else Now that I'm in this club, I might as well, yeah Hey girl, How you doin'? (How you doin'?) My name is Charlie (Charlie) Last name Wilson (last name Wilson) I was wonderin' (wonderin', yeah) If I could take you out (take you out) Show you a good time Invite you to my house (here's my) Here is my number (my number baby) Girl, you can call me (call baby) And don't forget it baby (don't forget, no) The name is Charlie (Charlie) Now, I ain't got nobody to ride in my new Coupe with Ain't even got nobody to chill with on the weekend This is just a house, until someone makes it a home Love don't count me out, 'cause I'm so all alone But the hell with that this time, I'm gonna treat myself Bein' in love is good for your health It's time to share this fortune and fame with someone else Now that I'm in this club, I might as well Hey girl (hey girl) How you doin'? (How you doin'?) My name is Charlie (Charlie) Last name Wilson (whoa Whoa) I was wonderin (I was wondering, yeah) If I could take you out (take you out) Show you a good time (invite you) Invite you to my house (here's my number) Here is my number Girl you can call me (and don't forget it baby) And don't forget it baby (Charlie) The name is Charlie (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Ooh, oh, oh, oh, yeah) (Shoo ba doo woop dwee) Now the reason that I left is because (it feels like I know you) Aw, This must be one hell of a (Deja Vu) Haven't I seen you somewhere before? (And I know you've heard this somewhere else) And how I want you girl for sure And that's why I'm introducin myself, yeah Hey girl, How you doin'? My name is Charlie (first name Charlie) Last name Wilson (last name Wilson) I was wonderin' (I was wonderin') If I could take you out (if I could take you out) Show you a good time (show you a good time) Invite you to my house (in my crib) Here is my number (here is my number) Girl you can call me (pick up the phone) And don't forget it baby (don't forget my name's Charlie) The name is Charlie Hey girl (hey girl) How you doin'? (How you doin'?) My name is Charlie (last name) Last name Wilson (I was wonderin' if I could take you out) I was wonderin' if I could take you out Show you a good time (we'll have a wonderful time) Invite you to my house (girl I got a big ol' house) Here is my number (here is my number) Girl you can call me (my manager's number) And don't forget it baby (my studio number) The name is Charlie (even my momma's number) Hey girl (my 2-way) How you doin'? (You can email me) My name is Charlie, last name Wilson (ooh)
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