Johnny Wilson
Biography
Johnny Wilson was born Giovanni Francesco Panica on March 23, 1893 in Harlem, New York City. He was a professional boxer who fought from 1911 until 1926. The highlight of Wilson's career came when he captured the world middleweight championship by defeating Mike O'Dowd by decision over 12 rounds on May 6, 1920. Wilson held the crown until he was outpointed over 15 rounds by the all-time great Harry Greb. After retiring from the ring, Wilson was involved in the ownership/management of several successful nightclubs in New York and Boston. Wilson died on December 8, 1985.
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Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Greatest Hits
1980
Yesterday Once More
1985
Voice Of The Heart
1983
Burgers And Fries / When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone)
1978
Karen Carpenter
1996
C.W. McCall's Greatest Hits
1978
The "Chirping" Crickets
1957
The Ultimate Collection
2016
The Buddy Holly Collection
1993
Urban Cowboy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1980
Lookin' Good
1980
Like Flies On Sherbert
1979
At The Rock House
1961
Cowboys & Englishmen
1982
You're My Jamaica
1979
The Complete Buddy Holly
1979
The Essential Collection (1965 - 1997)
Hillbillies In Hell - Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) Volume 13
2022
The Complete Singles
2015
Carpenters Gold - 35th Anniversary Edition
2004
Classic Buddy Holly
1999
The Legendary Buddy Holly
1989
Make Believe It's Your First Time
1983
50 Original Country Hits
1981
Credited work
937 releases · 186 albums · active 1957–2025
- Performance · 950
- Other credits · 77
- Production · 3
Studios: A&M Studios · Sound Emporium · Concorde Recording Center · American Studios, Nashville