Ronnie Dyson is often remembered as a 'one-hit-wonder.' But one expert argues he should have been more than that. NPRMusic takes a dive into who Dyson was as an artist — and why we should remember him now.
Ronnie Dyson is remembered for his 1970 hit"Why Can't I Touch You" and starring in the Broadway musicalCourtesy of Sony MusicRonnie Dyson is remembered for his 1970 hit"Why Can't I Touch You" and starring in the Broadway musicalCourtesy of Sony Music's series One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs focuses on musicians or bands whose careers in the United States are defined by a single monster hit, and explains why their catalogs have much more to offer.
1970 with" Why Can't I Touch You?" Read Neal in his own words below, and hear the radio version at the audio link. His forte really was the showtune, and he was trying to find the right kind of pop songs that would translate his talent to a broad audience. He got signed at age 17 to appear in the musical." And he was able to translate that moment of stardom into a recording contract from Columbia.
Ronnie Dyson passed away in 1990; he was only 40 years old. In many ways, he's one of those transitional figures who gets lost. This is a period in time in which black R&B and soul singers were seen as a kind of extension of black masculinity. When you think about the gruffness of the lead singers of the O'Jays, when you think about Teddy Pendergrass, they brought a bass quality to their voice; Barry White is another great example.
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