He had his first outings in clubs in his hometown but without big success. Discovered by Pye record producer Robin Blanchflower, the man who launched Carl Douglas to the top of the charts with "Kung Fu Fighting", and working with Steve Elson and Keith Rossiter in addition to Branchflower, Wakelin set about writing songs that would, he hoped, "catch people's eye"
Then he got the idea of writing a homage to the boxing champion Muhammad Ali who fought on 30 October 1974 in Kinshasa against George Foreman in a matchup known as The Rumble in the Jungle, gaining victory in the eighth round. In January 1975 Wakelin's "Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)" reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart. It reached number one in Australia and spent six months in the US Billboard Hot 100 in more than one chart run in 1975, eventually peaking at No. 21 in September of that year. Ali, however, did not approve of the song and shunned it completely. It is thought that the American success of Wakelin's song inspired DC Comics to publish the 1978 comic Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. 1975 brought a further single, "Cream Puff," backed by "Gotta Keep on Going"; it flopped, but both songs would be incorporated into Wakelin's March 1976 album, Reggae, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll.
Johnny Wakelin (Brighton, 1939) is a British singer.
Wakelin was born in 1939 in Brighton, Sussex. He was discovered on the local singing circuit by Robin Blanchflower, who launched Carl Douglas' career. In 1974, Wakelin got the idea to write a song about a legendary boxing match, The Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman that would take place on October 30, 1974 in Zaire. However, the song Black Superman was not a success. However, the follow-up to this song, called In Zaire, became a worldwide success. After this, Wakelin also had a hit with Africa Man.
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Broadcast date: 1976/9/11
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published: 25 Nov 2015
Johnny Wakelin - Africa man (1977)
published: 16 May 2021
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire - 1976 - (Extended Version) - Afro/Cosmic '80
Johnny Wakelin canta In Zaire famosissimo brano afro degli anni '80.
published: 03 Jul 2021
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Moreno J Remix)
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Moreno J Remix)
Remixer: Moreno J
Vocal edit: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit & re-sync: Moreno J
Video taken from: Random Youtube channels and my Blu-Ray collection.
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published: 15 Apr 2023
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Full Song)
1976 war der Song "In Zaire" von Johnny Wakelin, Europaweit in den Hitparaden vertreten
published: 30 Oct 2007
Johnny Wakelin: In Zaire (Rumble In The Jungle Tribute) HD
A music video I made to commemorate Johnny Wakelin's song which was dedicated to Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman in "The Rumble In The Jungle" in Zaire in 1974.
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published: 11 Feb 2018
Johnny Wakelin -Africa man
"Africa man" (1976) war die Nachfolgesingle seines Superhits "In Zaire"
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published: 01 Aug 2010
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire - with lyrics
published: 25 Dec 2017
Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band - In Zaire TOTP ( 1976 )
BIG 70S HIT FOR Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band - In Zaire
Johnny Wakelin (Brighton, 1939) is a British singer.
Wakelin was born in 1939 in Brighton, Sussex. He was discovered on the local singing circuit by Robin Blanc...
Johnny Wakelin (Brighton, 1939) is a British singer.
Wakelin was born in 1939 in Brighton, Sussex. He was discovered on the local singing circuit by Robin Blanchflower, who launched Carl Douglas' career. In 1974, Wakelin got the idea to write a song about a legendary boxing match, The Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman that would take place on October 30, 1974 in Zaire. However, the song Black Superman was not a success. However, the follow-up to this song, called In Zaire, became a worldwide success. After this, Wakelin also had a hit with Africa Man.
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Broadcast date: 1976/9/11
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AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988.
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Queen, Golden Earring, Boney M, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, Donna Summer and many many more.
Johnny Wakelin (Brighton, 1939) is a British singer.
Wakelin was born in 1939 in Brighton, Sussex. He was discovered on the local singing circuit by Robin Blanchflower, who launched Carl Douglas' career. In 1974, Wakelin got the idea to write a song about a legendary boxing match, The Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman that would take place on October 30, 1974 in Zaire. However, the song Black Superman was not a success. However, the follow-up to this song, called In Zaire, became a worldwide success. After this, Wakelin also had a hit with Africa Man.
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Broadcast date: 1976/9/11
This is to let you know that the video recording of the video clip was originally recorded by AVROTROS Broadcasting. AVROTROS Broadcasting hereby warrants and represents that it is the sole and exclusive owner of the physical film and/or videotape footage in this video clip.
The performance of the artist(s) in the clip was filmed and recorded with the written consent of the artist(s) and their representatives.
AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988.
AVROTROS Broadcasting
PO Box 2
1200 JA Hilversum
The Netherlands
TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Queen, Golden Earring, Boney M, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, Donna Summer and many many more.
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Moreno J Remix)
Remixer: Moreno J
Vocal edit: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit & re-sync: Moreno J
V...
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Moreno J Remix)
Remixer: Moreno J
Vocal edit: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit & re-sync: Moreno J
Video taken from: Random Youtube channels and my Blu-Ray collection.
Info about the original artist (group members)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Wakelin
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Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Moreno J Remix)
Remixer: Moreno J
Vocal edit: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit & re-sync: Moreno J
Video taken from: Random Youtube channels and my Blu-Ray collection.
Info about the original artist (group members)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Wakelin
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A music video I made to commemorate Johnny Wakelin's song which was dedicated to Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman in "The Rumble In The Jungle" in Zai...
A music video I made to commemorate Johnny Wakelin's song which was dedicated to Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman in "The Rumble In The Jungle" in Zaire in 1974.
I use 'Cyberlink Power Director 12' to make these videos.
A music video I made to commemorate Johnny Wakelin's song which was dedicated to Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman in "The Rumble In The Jungle" in Zaire in 1974.
I use 'Cyberlink Power Director 12' to make these videos.
"Africa man" (1976) war die Nachfolgesingle seines Superhits "In Zaire"
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Dieses Video dient nur der allgemeinen Unterha...
"Africa man" (1976) war die Nachfolgesingle seines Superhits "In Zaire"
Alle Rechte verbleiben bei den Urhebern.
Dieses Video dient nur der allgemeinen Unterhaltung.
Keine kommerzielle Nutzung!
"Africa man" (1976) war die Nachfolgesingle seines Superhits "In Zaire"
Alle Rechte verbleiben bei den Urhebern.
Dieses Video dient nur der allgemeinen Unterhaltung.
Keine kommerzielle Nutzung!
Johnny Wakelin (Brighton, 1939) is a British singer.
Wakelin was born in 1939 in Brighton, Sussex. He was discovered on the local singing circuit by Robin Blanchflower, who launched Carl Douglas' career. In 1974, Wakelin got the idea to write a song about a legendary boxing match, The Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman that would take place on October 30, 1974 in Zaire. However, the song Black Superman was not a success. However, the follow-up to this song, called In Zaire, became a worldwide success. After this, Wakelin also had a hit with Africa Man.
Watch our great music videos ❯ https://goo.gl/feVLNN
More TopPop? Subscribe here ❯ https://goo.gl/X9FOAU
More info on Wikipedia ❯ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TopPop
Broadcast date: 1976/9/11
This is to let you know that the video recording of the video clip was originally recorded by AVROTROS Broadcasting. AVROTROS Broadcasting hereby warrants and represents that it is the sole and exclusive owner of the physical film and/or videotape footage in this video clip.
The performance of the artist(s) in the clip was filmed and recorded with the written consent of the artist(s) and their representatives.
AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988.
AVROTROS Broadcasting
PO Box 2
1200 JA Hilversum
The Netherlands
TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Queen, Golden Earring, Boney M, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, Donna Summer and many many more.
Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire (Moreno J Remix)
Remixer: Moreno J
Vocal edit: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit & re-sync: Moreno J
Video taken from: Random Youtube channels and my Blu-Ray collection.
Info about the original artist (group members)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Wakelin
Thank You for Watching!
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A music video I made to commemorate Johnny Wakelin's song which was dedicated to Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman in "The Rumble In The Jungle" in Zaire in 1974.
I use 'Cyberlink Power Director 12' to make these videos.
"Africa man" (1976) war die Nachfolgesingle seines Superhits "In Zaire"
Alle Rechte verbleiben bei den Urhebern.
Dieses Video dient nur der allgemeinen Unterhaltung.
Keine kommerzielle Nutzung!
He had his first outings in clubs in his hometown but without big success. Discovered by Pye record producer Robin Blanchflower, the man who launched Carl Douglas to the top of the charts with "Kung Fu Fighting", and working with Steve Elson and Keith Rossiter in addition to Branchflower, Wakelin set about writing songs that would, he hoped, "catch people's eye"
Then he got the idea of writing a homage to the boxing champion Muhammad Ali who fought on 30 October 1974 in Kinshasa against George Foreman in a matchup known as The Rumble in the Jungle, gaining victory in the eighth round. In January 1975 Wakelin's "Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)" reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart. It reached number one in Australia and spent six months in the US Billboard Hot 100 in more than one chart run in 1975, eventually peaking at No. 21 in September of that year. Ali, however, did not approve of the song and shunned it completely. It is thought that the American success of Wakelin's song inspired DC Comics to publish the 1978 comic Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. 1975 brought a further single, "Cream Puff," backed by "Gotta Keep on Going"; it flopped, but both songs would be incorporated into Wakelin's March 1976 album, Reggae, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll.
Well, I'm not gonna brag but I been courtin' all my life They consider me a roguish lad, especially for my size And with you, and with you, and with you, Genny Glenn I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again Now, Genny would come a-callin' while there was still some light I'd sit her down with a pull or two, she'd stay most all the night I'd put my arm around her and then I'd bar the door There'd be laughin' and some squealin' like you never heard before And with you, and with you, and with you, Genny Glenn I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again Well, a lot of girls would-a liked me and they're pretty, heaven knows But there's something about my Genny that keeps me on my toes She'd tickle me and squeeze me till I could hardly moan Then she'd light out a-runnin' and I'd chase her half way home And with you, and with you, and with you, Genny Glenn I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again Well, she wouldn't come to see me for about a week or more She'd do it just to tease me 'cause she knew it made me sore Then I'd do whiskey drinkin' till the jug was getting dry I'd go lookin' for my Genny with a mean look in my eye And with you, and with you, and with you, Genny Glenn I'll take you down to Glasgow Town and dance you home again