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Soul singer - actor, older brother of Clifton Dyson

Born on 05.06.1950 in Washington D.C., U.S.A.
Died on 10.11.1990 of heart failure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
His break came in 1968 at the age of 18 when he won lead part in the Broadway production of Hair. His voice became iconic with the lead vocal in the show’s anthem of the hippie era Aquarius.

He released seven albums between 1970 - 1983.
His biggest hits were (If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can’t I Touch You? (1970), I Don’t Wanna Cry (1970), The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me) (1976)

ALBUMS


Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2 / Brand New Day
2014, CD, Comp, Real Gone Music, SoulMusic Records, ,
Soul/Disco
Ronnie Dyson
I Want To Be Where You Are / I Don't Wanna Cry
2014, 7", Expansion
Ronnie Dyson
Lady In Red - The Columbia Sides Plus
2014, CD, Comp, SoulMusic Records
Ronnie Dyson
Love In All Flavors / The More You Do It
2012, CD, Comp, Expansion
Ronnie Dyson
Soul Session
1996, CD, Comp, Hallmark Records
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
1995, CD, Comp, Hot Productions, Inc., ,
Soul/Funk
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
1995, CD, Comp, Collectables, Sony Music
Ronnie Dyson Featuring Vicki Austin
Are We So Far Apart? / Constantly
1991
Ronnie Dyson
See The Clown
1990, 7", Ardent Records, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
1987
Ronnie Dyson
All Over Your Face B/w Don't Need You Now
1983
Ronnie Dyson
You Better Be Fierce
1983
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
1983, ,
Soul/Funk/Boogie
Ronnie Dyson
One More Chance For The Fool
1982, 7", Atlantic, Cotillion
Ronnie Dyson
Even In The Darkest Night / Expressway To Your Heart
1982, 7", Single, Cotillion
Ronnie Dyson
Heart To Heart / Bring It On Home
1982
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
1982, ,
Funk/Soul
Ronnie Dyson
If The Shoe Fits
1979, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Ronnie Dyson
Couples Only
1979, ,
Disco
Ronnie Dyson
If The Shoe Fits (Dance In It)
1979
Ronnie Dyson
Sara Smile / No Way
1978, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Don't Be Afraid
1977
Ronnie Dyson
When You Get Right Down To It / The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me)
1977, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Love In All Flavors
1977, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Just As You Are / Ain't Nothing Wrong
1977,
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me) / You And Me
1976, ,
Soul/Disco
Ronnie Dyson
Lovin' Feelin' / (I Like Being) Close To You
1976
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
1976, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Lady In Red / Cup (Runneth Over)
1975
Ronnie Dyson
We Can Make It Last Forever
1974
Ronnie Dyson
Life And Breath / The Captain Of Your Soul
1974
Ronnie Dyson
No Quiero Estar Solo
1973, 7", EP, CBS
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) / I Think I'll Tell Her
1973, 7", 4 P, CBS
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) / I Think I'll Tell Her
1973, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
I Think I'll Tell Her
1973, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Just Don't Want To Be Lonely / Point Of No Return
1973
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band
1973, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Jesus Is Just Alright / Love Is Slipping Away
1972
Ronnie Dyson
When You Get Right Down To It
1971
Ronnie Dyson
Abelene / A Wednesday In Your Garden
1971
Ronnie Dyson
I Don't Wanna Cry
1970, 7", EP, CBS
Ronnie Dyson
Puedo Encontrarte
1970, 7", EP, CBS
Ronnie Dyson
Band Of Gold
1970, 7", Single, CBS
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?
1970, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
Banda De Oro / No Quiero Llorar
1970
Ronnie Dyson
I Don't Wanna Cry / She's Gone
1970
Ronnie Dyson
Band Of Gold
1970, ,
Soul
Original Broadway Cast*, Ronald Dayson* And Company*
Hair Medley / Aquarius
1969, 7", Promo, RCA Victor
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?
1969, ,
Soul
Ronnie Dyson
God Bless The Children / Are We Ready For Love
1969
Ronald Dyson* And Company*
Aquarius / Hair
1968
Ronnie Dyson / The Sisters*
Lady In Red / Love Dont You Go Through No Changes In Me
7", Soul Beat Records
Ronnie Dyson
Shine (Come Toward The Light)
12", Twenty Four Track Records
Ronnie Dyson
Couples Only / So In Love With You
7", Single, Ellis
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) / The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me)
7", Single, RE, Columbia
Ronnie Dyson
Why Can't I Touch You? / I Don't Wanna Cry
7", Single, RE, Columbia
Ronnie Dyson / The Formations
Why Can't I Touch You? / At The Top Of The Stairs
7", Single, Gold Soul
Ronnie Dyson
If You Let Me Make Love To You Then Why Can't I Touch You
7", Single, RE, Collectables
Ronnie Dyson
Don't Need You Now (Extended Vocal Version)
2023

APPEARANCES +


Barbara Ingram
Philadelphia Sweetheart
2018, CD, Society Hill Records
Freddie McGregor
The Anthology
1999
Bill Lee
She's Gotta Have It (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1986
Galt MacDermot
Hair (Original Soundtrack Recording)
1979
The US Army Reserve* Presents Al Gee
Rap N' Rhythm (Programs #293 - 296)
1977, 2xLP, Transcription, Army Reserve
Dennis Coffey Trio
Hair And Thangs
1969, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Funk
Various
Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (The Original Broadway Cast Recording)
1968, ,
Psychedelic Rock
George Faith
Don't Be Afraid / Diana
7", Upsetters
Various
The Flavor Of America
LP, Album, Mic, Fleetwood Marketing Group, Inc., ,
Musical
Celestial Choir Of Washington Temple, Washington, D.C.*
Cry Loud
Thom Bell
Didn’t I Blow Your Mind? (The Sound Of Philadelphia Soul 1969-1983)
2024, CD, Comp, Kent Soul, ,
Soul
Various
Disco Giants 18
2023, 2xCD, Comp, PTG Records, Vinyl Masterpiece
Various
Cotillion Soul & Disco Masterpieces 1971-1985
2021, 25xFile, MP3, Comp, Warner Music Group, X5 Music Group
Thom Bell
Ready Or Not (Philly Soul Arrangements & Productions 1965-1978)
2020, CD, Comp, Mono, Kent Soul, ,
Soul
Various
100 Hits The Best Soul Album
2018, 5xCD, Comp, 100 Hits, Sony Music
Various
Get Down With The Philly Groove
2018, LP, Comp, Ltd, Philadelphia International Records
Various
Radio Minerva - The Magic Minerva Sound
2018, 3xCD, Comp, Inside Records,
Various
Get Down With The Philly Groove
2018, ,
Funk/Soul/Disco
Various
Living In The 70s Vol.4
2017, 3xCD, Comp, Sony Music, ,
Pop Rock/Vocal/Ballad/Classic Rock/Bubblegum
Various
The Spirit Of Philadelphia 4 Ever
2016, CD, Comp, Expansion, ,
Soul/Disco
Various
100 Hits 70s Heart Throbs
2016, 5xCD, Comp + Box, 100 Hits, Sony Music,
Various
Songs Of Thomas And Taylor Volume 1
2016, 18xFile, FLAC, Comp, Thomas & Taylor Music Works
Various
The Legacy Of Soul
2016, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Various
Glitterbox (Ibiza 2015)
2015, 2xCD, Mixed + CD, Comp, Defected, ,
House/Disco/Boogie
Various
Showtime!
2015, 3xCD, Comp, Sony Music, ,
Musical
Various
Najlepsze Hity Dla Ciebie - Filmowe
2014, 3xCD, Comp, Magic Records, ,
Opera/Classical/Folk Rock/Rock & Roll/Pop Rock
Various
'70s Soul: The Box Set Series
2014, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Legacy
Various
100 Hits Ultimate Soul
2014, ,
Soul/Funk
Various
Dance Floor Revolution (70s Modern Soul Stunners)
2013, CD, Comp, Harmless
Various
Pure... Musicals
2013, 4xCD, Comp, Sony Music, ,
Musical
Laura Nyro
Sassafras & Moonshine (The Songs Of Laura Nyro)
2012, CD, Comp, Mono, Ace
Various
Hard To Find 45s On CD Volume 13: The Love Album
2012, CD, Comp, Mono, Eric Records
Various
The Spirit Of Philadelphia 3
2011, CD, Comp, Expansion
Various
Extended Pleasures (Classic Disco, Boogie And House Stompers In Their Full Length Versions)
2011, 2xCD, Comp, Wea Music
Various
Haynes Ultimate Guide To Northern Soul
2011, ,
Soul
Various
The 70s
2010, ,
Europop/Vocal/Pop Rock/Classic Rock/Glam/Folk Rock/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Ballad/Psychedelic Rock/Soft Rock/Prog Rock/Funk/Disco/Country Rock/Synth-pop/Heavy Metal
Various
The Masters Series - Slow Soul Vol. 2
2009, CD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, ,
Soul
Various
The Pop Years: 1970-1971
2009, 2xCD, Comp, Crimson,
Various
Soul Music Series 1
2009, CDr, Comp, Thomtay Records
John Morales
The M&M Mixes: NYC Underground Disco Anthems + Previously Un-Released Exclusive Salsoul Mixes
2009, ,
Funk/Disco
DJ Spinna
The Boogie Back (Post Disco Club Jams)
2009, ,
Electro/Funk/Disco
Various
Ralph Tee's Soul Ecstasy
2008, CD, Comp, Expansion, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Norman Jay MBE*
Good Times 6
2006, ,
Soul-Jazz/Reggae/Easy Listening/House/Punk/Soul/Disco/Acid Jazz/Drum n Bass/Garage House/Funk/Contemporary R&B
Aldo Vanucci
Disco Aldo's Mixtape 2005
2005, CDr, Comp, Mixed, Catskills Records, ,
Hip Hop/Funk
Various
Soul Selections
2005, CD, Comp, RM, Empire Musicwerks,
Various
Sweet Soul 70's
2005, CD, Comp, EMI, ,
Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Funk
Various
On Your 70's Radio
2002, CD, Comp, TEX, Columbia, ,
Country Rock/Soul/Disco/Soft Rock/Synth-pop/Funk
Various
Radio Stars Die Besten Songs Der 70er
2002, CD, Comp, Columbia, ,
Country Rock/Soul/Disco/Soft Rock/Synth-pop/Funk
Various
The Best Of Soul Time
2002, ,
Soul
Various
105.1 Crossover Classics
1999, Cass, Comp, Sony Music, Columbia
Various
Disco Swing Classics
1998, 2xCD, Comp, ARS Productions, ARS Productions, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Various
DJ's Most Wanted Maxi Versions Vol 2
1998, 2xCD, Comp, ARS Productions, ARS Productions,
Disco
Various
Ultimate Broadway
1998, 2xCD, Comp, Arista, ,
Musical
Various
Soultime Volume 2
1998, CD, Comp, Goldmine Soul Supply, Epic
Various
The Number One's: The '70s
1998, CD, Comp, Simitar,
Various
Sweet Soul Music (Volume 3)
1997, CD, Comp, Hallmark (6)
Various
Sweet Soul Music (Volume 1)
1997, CD, Comp, Hallmark (6)
Various
Deep Soul - Volume One
1996, CD, Comp, Priority Records
Various
Then: The Soundtrack Of Your Life (1970-71)
1996, CD, Comp, Sony Music Special Products
Various
Deep Soul Volume One
1996, HDCD, Priority Records, ,
Soul
Various
Rock 'N Roll Relix 1970-1971
1996, CD, Sony Music Special Products, Eclipse Music Group,
Various
Rock 'N Roll Relix 1970-1979
1996, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Sony Music Special Products, Eclipse Music Group,
Various
The Best Of Society Hill Records
1996
Various
Soul Dreamers
1996
Various
Broadway Classics
1994, CD, Comp, Mono, MCA Records, ,
Musical/Chanson/Ballad/Swing/Vocal
Various
Dans Folie 79•80•81
1993, 2xCD, Comp, Columbia, ARS Productions, ,
Pop Rock/Funk/Disco
Various
Soul Hits Of The '70s - Didn't It Blow Your Mind Vol. 1 - Vol. 5
1991, 5xCD, Comp, RM, Rhino Records (2)
Various
Soul Hits Of The '70s - Didn't It Blow Your Mind, Vol. 3
1991
Various
Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (The Original Broadway Cast Recording)
1990, LP, Album, RE, Duchesse
Various
75 Juke Box Classics
1983, 4xLP, Comp, Innovative Music Productions, ,
Country/Pop Rock/Soul/Ballad/Classic Rock
Jerry Blavat, Harvey Holiday
Jerry Blavat Presents Harvey Holiday/Harvey Holiday Presents Jerry Blavat
1983, LP, Old Gold Records, ,
Spoken Word/Doo Wop
Various
Chocolate Cream - The Greatest R&B Hits of the 70's
1982, LP, Album, Comp, Columbia, ,
Soul/Funk
Various
Broadway Opening Nights - Vol. 1
1981, LP, Comp, RCA Red Seal
Various
Los Mejores Musicales De Broadway, Volumen 1
1981, LP, Comp, RCA Red Seal
Various
Rare Hits
1981, LP, Comp, CBS
Various
Broadway Opening Nights - Vol. 1
1981, Cass, Comp, Promo, Dol, RCA Red Seal, ,
Musical
Various
Let It Be Soul
1979, LP, Comp, Music For Pleasure
Various
USA De Hoy
1978, LP, Bioplastic, M/Print, Discos CBS
Various
Black And White Connection
1977, 2xLP, Comp, Valer Records, Valer Records, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Various
Disc-O Doubles
1977, 2xLP, Comp, Num, Promo, Disc-O Doubles, CBS, ,
Soul/Funk
Various
Soul Experience (Original Stars Original Hits)
1977, 2xLP, Comp, Columbia Special Products, Columbia Special Products
Various
Disco Dancers Vol 2
1977
Various
Rock N' Roll Gold
1977
Various
Let The Good Times Roll
1976, LP, Comp, Superselections
Various
I Love Music
1976
Various
In A Loving Mood
1976
Various
Disco Dynamite - Super Soul Music
1976, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Various
Yesterday's Gold
1976,
Various
The Family Of Soul Music Vol.2
1975, LP, Smplr, CBS
The US Army Reserve* Presents Al Gee
Rap N' Rhythm
1975, 2xLP, Transcription, Army Reserve, ,
Soul
Various
Black Is Beautiful
1975, ,
Afro-Cuban/Soul/Funk/Psychedelic
Various
The Music Lover's Album (A Collection Of 30 Beautiful Songs)
1975
Various
26 Hit Rock Classics
1974, 2xLP, Comp, Columbia Special Products,
Various
Solid Rock
1974, 8-Trk, Comp, Columbia Special Products
Various
Todo El Ruido De Los Impactos
1974,
Various
Solid Rock
1974
Various
Wonderful World Wonderful Music
1974
Roland Bynum
Roland Bynum Soul In Motion
1974, ,
Soul/Funk/Soul-Jazz/Public Broadcast/Public Service Announcement
Various
Dynamic Sound
1974, ,
Blues Rock/Pop Rock/Folk Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Country
Various
The All-Time Hits Of Pop Music
1974
Various
The Best Of Gospels And Spirituals
1973, 2xLP, Comp, Gat, Metronome, Scepter Records
Various
4 Hits Internacionais
1973, 7", EP, Promo, CBS
Various
Find Yourself A Star
1973, 7", EP, Find Yourself A Star, ,
Public Service Announcement
Wolfman Jack
The United States Air Force Presents Wolfman Jack: Series #22
1973, 2xLP, Comp, Promo, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service,
Various
Find Yourself A Star
1973, 7", EP, Promo, Find Yourself A Star
The US Army Reserve* Presents Al Gee
Rap N' Rhythm (Programs #121 - 140)
1973, 2xLP, Transcription, Army Reserve
Various
American Top 40 (Week Ending 4/21/73)
1973, 3xLP, Transcription, Watermark,
Roland Bynum
Roland Bynum Soul In Motion
1973, 2xLP, Transcription + Box, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service, ,
Funk/Soul/Public Broadcast/Public Service Announcement
Various
Lightning Strikes 20 Super Hits
1973
Various
60 Monster Hits
1973,
Various
30 Dynamite Hits, Vol. 2
1973
Various
Super Bad
1973, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Various
Rock's Greatest Hits
1973
Various
7 Up All For Un
1972, LP, Comp, Promo, Columbia Special Products
Various
20 Electrifying Hits Plus-Bonus 20 Hits Of The 60's
1972, 2xLP, Comp, K-Tel, K-Tel, K-Tel, K-Tel
Various
Golden Greats - 3 Smashing Albums Of The 60's Plus Bonus Hits From The 70's
1972, 4xLP, Comp, K-Tel International (USA), Inc.
Various
Exitos De Ayer Vol. III
1972, LP, Comp, CBS,
Various
20 Electric Hits
1972, 8-Trk, Comp, Columbia Musical Treasuries,
Various
20 More Monster Hits
1972,
Various
10 More Monster Hits
1972
Various
20 Dynamic Hits
1972, ,
Pop Rock/Hard Rock/Blues Rock/Soft Rock/Ballad/Soul
Various
Columbia Records • Hall Of Fame • Volume IX
1971, LP, Comp, Promo, Columbia
Various
Rocks Greatest Hits Vol. 3
1971, LP, Comp, CBS, Haarlem
Various
Direct Hits
1971,
Various
5 Golden Records
1970, 5xLP, Comp + Box, Comp, Ltd, RCA Victor,
Various
20 Electrifying Hits
1970, LP, Comp, Ltd, Majestic (7), CBS Special Products
Various
Apollo 3
1970, LP, Comp, Mono, CBS Columbia
Various
Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical - The Original Broadway Cast Recording
1968, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Pop Rock/Musical
"Hair" Original Broadway Cast
Aquarius / Hair
1968
Various
Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (The Original Broadway Cast Recording)
1968, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Pop Rock/Musical/Score
Various
It's For Everybody
LP, Comp, Columbia Special Products
Various
The Sounds Of The Sixties
9xLP, Comp + Box, Comp, Reader's Digest, ,
Vocal/Country/Jazz-Rock/Folk/Cool Jazz
Various
Hit Sounds Of The 70's
LP, Comp, CBS, CBS
Various
The All-Time Hits Of Pop Music
2xLP, Comp, Gat, CBS
Various
The Best Of Gospels And Spirituals Vol.1
LP, Comp, Scepter Records
Various
Lo Que Pide la Gente Vol.5
LP, Comp, CBS,
Various
Street Sounds Vol.4 Sweet Soul
CDr, Comp, Not On Label
Various
Those Crazy Years of Rock & Roll, Volume 4: The Middle Seventies
LP, Comp, Bellaphon, ,
Blues Rock
Various
Super Soul...Vol. 26
8-Trk, Comp, Custom 8 Stereo
Various
Disco Music Vol.3
LP, Comp, Epic Records, Epic Records, ,
Funk/Boogie/Disco
Various
International Hit Parade '60
,
Classic Rock/Theme
Various
Philco-Ford Rock Now
Various
20 More Monster Hits
2013, ,
Classic Rock/Blues Rock/Folk Rock/Prog Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Southern Rock
Datassette
Midnight Snacks Megamix
2012, File, MP3, Mixed, Unofficial, 320, Not On Label (Datassette Self-released)
Various
That's Soul
2007, DVD-V, Comp, Unofficial, NTSC, Immortal
Ronnie Dyson / King Errisson
All Over My Face / Disco Congo
2006, 12", Unofficial, Let's Do An Edit
The Disco Dogs
Back In The Daze (Rare And Classic Cuts From The New York Underground Volume 1)
2004, LP, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label
Elton John
Daniel
1972
Various
Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (The Original Broadway Cast Recording)
1969
Various
Pick Of The Pop Vol. 39
7", EP, Unofficial, TK Records (3),
Various
Disco Mix 84
Cass, Mixtape, Unofficial, Pan Audio
Various
Top 24 Popular (May & June 1973)
8-Trk, Comp, Unofficial, Now Tapes, ,
Soul/Pop Rock/Glam/Folk