Lionel Petersen was a South African singer who had at least seven top 20 chart hits in South Africa during the 1970s. Background
Petersen was born in the Alexandra Township in South Africa. He fronted a group called the Thunderballs which was described as a very dynamic group. Some time later, having relocated to Cape Town, he sent time in a group called The Rockets.Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music,Fom the diary of Max Mojapelo, Edited by Sello Galane, 2008 - ISBN 978-1-920299-28-6 - Page 9 LIONEL PETERSEN
In the late 1960s, Petersen was a singer in The Invaders a South African group.The South African Rock Encyclopedia - The Invaders – There’s A Light There’s A Way
As a solo artist, the hits he had include, "I Need a Little Love",The South African Rock Encyclopedia - Top 200 South African Hits on the South African Charts 1965-1989, 110. I Need A Little Love "That’s the Way",The South African Rock Encyclopedia - Top 200 South African Hits on the South African Charts 1965-1989, 111. That’s The Way "Private Number"The South African Rock Encyclopedia - Top 200 South African Hits on the South African Charts 1965-1989, 140 Private Number and "Bouncy Bouncy Bounce".The South African Rock Encyclopedia - Top 200 South African Hits on the South African Charts 1965-1989, 169. Bouncy Bouncy Bounce Career In 1975, Petersen's I'll Take You Where the Music's Playing album was released. It included the songs, "Bouncy Bouncy Bounce", "Swing Your Daddy", "Girls", "Dolly My Love", "That's The Way I Like It", "I'll Take You Where the Music's Playing", "It's Been So Long", "Star on a T.V. Show", "Young Gifted and Black", "Hang On In There Baby.SA Singles Charts - LIONEL PETERSEN (SA)Amazon - Album, I'll Take You Where the Music's PlayingDiscogs - Lionel Petersen – I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing " "Bouncy Bouncy Bounce" was a chart hit iN South Africa. It debuted at no. 16 on 28 November. On 2 January 1976 it peaked at no. 9 and held the position for another week.SA Singles Charts - BOUNCY BOUNCY BOUNCE – LIONEL PETERSEN Later years Having become a Christian,Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music,Fom the diary of Max Mojapelo, Edited by Sello Galane, 2008 - ISBN 978-1-920299-28-6 - Page 22 Petersen recorded the Rejoice Africa album which was released on CD Hosanna! Music 050. The album which was recorded live in Johannesberg with 5,000 worshippers in the audience was reviewed by Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms in October 1993. Petersen was the worship leader. Cummings said he was an excellent singer and an enthusiastic exhorter and gave a very good recommendation for the album.Cross Rhythms, Friday 1st October 1993 - Hosanna! Music, Lionel Peterson - Rejoice Africa It was also noted in the World Christian magazine.World Christian - Page 43 MUSIC, Music For World Christians, Rejoice Africa
It was reported by Modern Ghana on 29 November 2012 that Petersen had arrived in Ghana for the "Let Peace Rain" concert. The concert which was taking place at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Center was set to take place on 1 December. Sonnie Badu was also booked to appear. This was Petersen's second visit to the country.Modern Ghana, Thursday 29 November 2012 - LIONEL PETERSEN ARRIVES IN GHANA FOR SONNIE BADU CONCERT By Nanaquame Addai
Death
Petersen died in 2022.Eldos FM Facebook, 15 July 2022 - Legendary singer Lionel Petersen passed away
References
External links Discogs - Lionel Petersen SA Singles Charts - LIONEL PETERSEN (SA)