Greatest hits by wesley willis, released 05 october 2017 1. This is the third greatest hits album by wesley willis, although he never actually had any hits. While wesley s songs all tend to sound the same, the songs selected here have enough variety to keep things interesting. Definitely the best out of all 3 greatest hits collections. This is one of those obscure music download blogs maintained with the sole intention of sharing great music with others who appreciate the same, and who do financially support obscure. Dec 30, 2019 wesley willis the vultures ate my dead ass up 2. Wesley willis is a medically diagnosed chronic schizophrenic from chicago who makes. Released 7 july 1995 on alternative tentacles catalog no.
His tendency to start and end many songs in the same style, along with his frantic. Back in 1991, i used to hit old people with folding chairs. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Wesley willis may 31, 1963 august 21, 2003 was a 6foot6inch tall, 350 lb. While wesleys songs all tend to sound the same, the songs selected. Needless to say, willis has been a huge influence on asschowder with songs like rock n roll mcdonalds, i wupped. Wesley williss greatest hits a compilation of wesley williss finest classics. It was 1996 when i first came across willis greatest hits, vol. This second collection of wesley williss greatest hits is almost as good as the. It was released on 20 february 1996 by oglio records, and was the first of willis to be released on that label. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Wesley willis was a chicago icon who rapidly achieved cult status. Being a genius myself, that is not a title i just throw around.
If you are reading this, you probably know what wesley was all about, so i dont have to describe his music to you. Wesley willis born may 31, 1963, chicago, illinois, usa died august 21, 2003, skokie, illinois, usa was an american singersongwriter from chicago, known for his simple but unique music, with emphasis on his humorous, bizarre, and sometimes obscene lyrics. Listen free to wesley willis greatest hits rock n roll mcdonalds, larry nevers walter budzyn and more. Wesley willis 19632003 was an american musician and street artist diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Greatest hits volume 1, an album by wesley willis on spotify. Wesley lawrence willis may 31, 1963 august 21, 2003 was an american singersongwriter. He began his career singing on the street, accompanied by his technics kn 2000 keyboard. Wesley willis greatest hits of wesley willis vinyl. Wesley willis im the daddy of rock and roll lyrics genius lyrics. If you have never heard of this man, he is a big black behemoth with chronic schizophrenia. Wesley will go down as one of the most unique songwriters and.
Willis is at his best as a storyteller with his perpetually programmed casiobeat backdrop. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises rock n roll mcdonalds wesley willis greatest hits volume 1. Suddenly, i moved to the north side of chicago, illinois in the summer of 1992. Shamebased man, released on april 11, 1995, was the first album by the comedian bruce mcculloch. Wesley willis greatest hits 1995 wesley willis was a friend of mine. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Listen free to wesley willis greatest hits volume 2.
Wesley lawrence willis may 31, 1963 august 21, 2003 was an american singersongwriter and visual artist. Wwjr wesley williss joy rides, tdrr the daddy of rocknroll, gh123 greatest hits vol. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Until his death in 2003, wesley willis crudely amusing musical observations usually performed solo with a guitar and a primitive rhythm machine were either uniquely intriguing or deeply disturbing. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Listen to your favorite songs from greatest hits vol. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki.
This second collection of wesley williss greatest hits is almost as good as the first collection. Willis was discovered singing on the streets of chicago in the early 90s. This second collection of wesley willis s greatest hits is almost as good as the first collection. Wesley willis greatest hits volume i full album duration. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1989, willis began a career as an underground singersongwriter in the outsider music tradition. Wesley willis was a schizophrenic street singer who built up a small cult following with his bizarre, threechord rants about trivial everyday items, music, and people he knew. Willis songs featuring his bizarre, humorous and often obscene lyrics sung over the auto accompaniment feature on his technics kn keyboard.
Wesley willis biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Wesley willis played his joy ride music on a technics kn keyboard. Listen free to wesley willis greatest hits volume 1 rock n roll mcdonalds, larry nevers walter budzyn and more. This second collection of hits from wesley willis assembles the schizophrenic underground artists work from the late 90s, including three tracks released by the wesley willis fiasco, his shortlived punk rock band. Wesley willis, originally an outsider artist who rendered chicago cityscapes. Fortunately for the world there are three volumes of the wesley willis greatest hits catalouge. Jun 11, 2018 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises rock n roll mcdonalds wesley willis greatest hits volume 1. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus. Aug 21, 2003 find wesley willis discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Has been responsible if thats the right word for some pretty obscure releases in the past, but his is at the top of the pile. Find wesley willis discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Having been abused throughout his childhood and survived traumatic experiences as a young adult, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his midtwenties.
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