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Willie Mabon
1925Oct, 24

Willie Mabon

Willie Mabon, American-French singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 1985)
Willie James Mabon (October 24, 1925 – April 19, 1985) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist, who had two number one hits on the Billboard R&B chart: "I Don't Know" in 1952 and "I'm Mad" in 1953.

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