Lovelace Watkins (1938–1995) was a Las Vegas-based singer who had some degree of success in USA and UK before disappearing into obscurity in the 1970's.
He was so popular in Europe that he was invited to entertain at the
Royal Command Performance for the Queen and The Times
called him “the best entertainer on earth".. and he guested on many TV shows for years
Became known as "The New Elvis" and "The Black Elvis" he had this magnificent booming voice and a great surplus of personality..
Below are some examples of his talent....
I think Watkins just went for the Vegas dollar and made a decent living there being a Poor Man's Sammy Davis Jr.
Largely forgotten these days but well worth a listen ......
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