Artist: Johnny Wakelin
Genre: Novelty/Pop
Johnny Wakelin is a British singer-songwriter who achieved success in the mid-1970s with songs celebrating boxing champion Muhammad Ali. His hits 'Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)' and 'In Zaire' captured the excitement surrounding Ali's legendary fights. 'In Zaire,' commemorating the 'Rumble in the Jungle' between Ali and George Foreman, achieved international success. Wakelin's songs combined reggae influences with pop production, creating infectious tributes to the era's greatest sporting figure. Though primarily remembered for these Ali songs, they demonstrate how popular music can capture and celebrate cultural moments. Wakelin's recordings remain associated with one of sport's most charismatic and significant figures.
Johnny Wakelin vinyl records
9 Johnny Wakelin new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JOHNNY WAKELIN In Zaire (1976 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including You Got The Bug Pye company die cut paper sleeve 7N45595) Track Listing: 1. In Zaire 2. You Got The Bug
£9.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN & THE KINSHASHA BAND Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) (1974 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Bang The Drum die-cut Pye company paper sleeve 7N45420)
£9.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Tennessee Hero [Elvis] (1975 UK Pye label 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Say Hello To Mr. Blues Pye company die-cut paper sleeve 7N45460) Track Listing: 1. Tennessee Hero (Elvis) 2. Say Hello To Mr. Blues
£14.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN In Zaire (1976 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong centre also including You Got The Bug Pye company die cut paper sleeve 7N45595) Track Listing: 1. In Zaire 2. You Got The Bug
£9.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Bruno (Total Knockout Mix) (1986 UK 12 vinyl single also including Sons Of Hercules picture sleeve KOX1)
£9.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Bruno (1986 UK 7 solid centred vinyl single of this pop paean to boxer Frank Bruno with a coupling of Sons Of Hercules produced by Steve Elson. The picture sleeve shows only moderate shelf wear for its vintage and the vinyl is in near mint condition KO1)
£8.99 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) (1974 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong centre also including Bang The Drum Pye company die-cut paper sleeve 7N45420)
£9.00 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Reggae-Soul-And Rock n Roll (1976 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Sleep On Baby Pye company die cut paper sleeve 7N45552)
£7.99 used
JOHNNY WAKELIN Doctor Frankensteins Disco Party (1977 UK demonstration A label vinyl 7 for the single release includes 28 Days In Deutschland Pye company die-cut sleeve)
£9.00 used