Lee Dorsey, American singer-songwriter (died 1986)

Lee Dorsey

American pop and R&B singer (1924–1986)

Irving Lee Dorsey was an American pop and R&B singer during the 1960s. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint, with instrumental backing provided by the Meters.