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Nappy BrownNappy Brown Nappy Brown American R&B singer-songwriter (1929–2008) Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp[1] (October 12, 1929 – September 20, 2008)[2][3] better known by his stage name Nappy Brown, was an American R&B singer. His hits include the 1955 Billboard chart No. 2 "Don't Be Angry",[4] "Little By Little", and "Night Time Is the Right Time". His style was recognizable; Brown used a wide vibrato, melisma, and distinctive extra syllables, in particular, "li-li-li-li-li." Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Nappy Brown Nappy Brown in Tokyo, Japan, 1996. Background information Also known as Nappy Brown Born Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp (1929-10-12)October 12, 1929 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Died September 20, 2008(2008-09-20) (aged 78) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Genres R&B Soul Blues… (Source: Wikipedia)
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