Smooth soul singer Al Wilson will forever be best known for his across-the-board smash hit, “Show and Tell,” but his career spanned over three decades and won for him fans around the world.
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Wilson also achieved success with his 1974 single, “The Snake”, which has been called a Northern Soul anthem. While this song reached #27 on the U.S. Pop charts, it gained much exposure in the United Kingdom; so the tune can be considered a lost gem for some SoulTrackers. Now, for your listening pleasure, here’s a sobering lesson in love and relationships from Al Wilson, reminding us that a snake will always be a snake no matter how innocent it may initially appear. Check out this rare performance of “The Snake” below and tell us what you think!
By Darnea N. Samuels
Al Wilson – “The Snake”
