Charlie Whitehead facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charlie Whitehead
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| Birth name | Charles Whitehead |
| Also known as | Raw Spitt |
| Born | September 12, 1942 |
| Origin | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | June 26, 2015 (aged 72) |
| Genres | R&B, Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Labels | Dynamo, Canyon, United Artists, Stone Dogg, Fungus, Island, Ace |
| Associated acts | Swamp Dogg |
Charlie Whitehead (born September 12, 1942 – died June 26, 2015) was a talented soul singer and songwriter. He came from Franklin, Virginia, in the United States. Charlie Whitehead became known for his powerful voice and his work with other famous musicians.
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Charlie Whitehead's Early Career
Charlie Whitehead moved to New York City in 1968. There, he signed with Dynamo Records, a company that focused on R&B music. He met a producer and songwriter named Jerry Williams, Jr. They became a great team.
Writing Songs for Other Artists
Charlie Whitehead and Jerry Williams, Jr. wrote many songs together. They often worked with Gary U.S. Bonds. Their songs were recorded by popular artists like Dee Dee Warwick and Doris Duke. One of their big hits was "She Didn’t Know (She Kept on Talking)" for Dee Dee Warwick in 1970.
Releasing His Own Music
Charlie Whitehead released only one song with Dynamo Records. He then followed Jerry Williams, Jr. to Canyon Records.
The Raw Spitt Album
In 1970, Charlie Whitehead used the stage name Raw Spitt. He released an album with this name. Jerry Williams, Jr. produced the album and wrote most of its songs. Another song, "Songs to Sing," was released as a single. It came out on United Artists Records.
Working with Swamp Dogg's Labels
Charlie Whitehead continued to work closely with Jerry Williams, Jr. He released more music under his own name. These songs came out on Williams' record labels, Stone Dogg Records and Fungus Records. In 1973, they released the album Charlie Whitehead and the Swamp Dogg Band.
Later Success and Legacy
In 1975, Charlie Whitehead had a song on the Billboard R&B chart. The song was called "Love Being Your Fool." It was released on Island Records.
Final Album and Anthology
He released one more album in 1977, titled Whitehead at Yellowstone. After this, he mostly stopped making music. In 2006, a special collection of his music was released. It was called Songs to Sing: The Charlie Whitehead Anthology. This CD included his albums Raw Spitt and Charlie Whitehead and the Swamp Dogg Band. It also had other songs that were not on his albums. Charlie Whitehead passed away on June 26, 2015.
